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Le Chêne du Roy

2010 Sancerre White Blend

Domaine Girault Le Chêne du Roy is a captivating white blend from the revered Sancerre region. This vintage, remarkable for its vibrant character, showcases a delightful array of aromas and flavors that reflect the unique terroir of this region. The wine presents a medium body that carries a lively acidity, creating a refreshing mouthfeel that invigorates the palate. Fruit intensity is prominent, offering notes of juicy citrus and stone fruit that harmoniously intertwine with floral hints. While this blend features moderate dryness, it remains incredibly approachable and food-friendly, making it an excellent pairing choice for a variety of dishes. Overall, this wine embodies the classic elegance that Sancerre is celebrated for, delivering a memorable tasting experience.

Tasting notes:


Lemon

Lemon

Mineral

Mineral

White Peach

White Peach

Flavor profile:


Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Sancerre

Lovers of crisp Sauvignon Blanc will be familiar with France's Sancerre appellation. One of the jewels of the Loire Valley region, Sancerre sits on the western banks of the Loire River in central France. Benefitting from a favorable hilltop position and complex limestone soils, the vines here get extra warmth as sunlight reflects off the water. This develops ripeness in the grapes, helping to bring out Sauvignon Blanc's intense gooseberry, nettle and mineral characters. Sancerre is not only known for its Sauvignon Blancs, however. Bright, thirst-quenching Pinot Noir thrives throughout the region. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestige of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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