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This exquisite Sancerre is from the Laportes’ small family domaine in Chavignol, long regarded as one of the appellation’s top crus. Crafted from carefully selected parcels of estate grown Sauvignon, the wine has superb balance, complexity and depth.
This exquisite Sancerre is from the Laportes’ small family domaine in Chavignol, long regarded as one of the appellation’s top crus. Crafted from carefully selected parcels of estate grown Sauvignon, the wine has superb balance, complexity and depth.
Tasting notes
Intense and pure mineral and citrus character with real poise
Aroma
Exotic fruit aroma with herbaceous and citrus undertones
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This classic Sancerre reflects the chalk and limestone soils known as ‘caillottes’ for which Chavignol is rightly famed. The steep slopes of this tiny village, a cru of the appellation, seem to provide the perfect conditions for producing world class Sauvignon. This riveting classic white comes courtesy of Serge and Elisabeth Laporte, whose 10 hectare domaine has been in the family for generations. They are now joined by their son Guillaume. He spent three years studying oenology at the university in Tours, and his input has brought a further dimension of quality to an already excellent cuvée. Premium Sauvignon, the 2017 has incredible mineral richness and pristine grassy, lemony flavours. Excellent with warm goat’s cheese salad or seafood.