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Domaine Merlin-Cherrier Cuvée Hélène Sancerre 2018

Sancerre AOC

Growers in Sancerre for generations, the Merlin-Cherrier family are renowned for the quality of their wines. It’s down to the prime location of the vineyards in Bué and meticulous attention to detail. A Loire classic with flinty, citrus elegance.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Intense and focused with herbaceous, citrus, stony character

Aroma

Flinty, minerals, and intense grassy lemon notes

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Domaine Merlin-Cherrier Cuvée Hélène Sancerre 2018

More information

  • 13.0% ABV
  • 9.75 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2023
  • Vegan

The Merlin-Cherrier family have been growers in Sancerre for four generations, and winemakers there since 1982. Their 13 hectares of vines in Bué lie on some of the appellation’s finest soils, divided between two types, known as terres blanches and les caillottes. The former produces a distinct fruitiness in wines; the latter brings out minerally elegance and finesse. They blend 30 different parcels together to make wines with impressive poise and balance. Respect for the environment is their mantra – one particular vineyard was rested for 10 years by planting it with grasses and now it produces the family’s finest grapes. 2018 was a superb vintage in Sancerre, so enjoy this top notch cuvée from a great property – at its best with seafood.

"Beautiful! My favourite by far. Light and fruity with a mild, sweet aftertaste. Absolutely lovely" Online Review
For the 2017 vintage
Map showing Sancerre AOC
Tasting note information