Cuvée Prestige Sancerre AOC
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Cuvée Prestige Sancerre AOC 75 cl
Cuvée Prestige Sancerre AOC by Lucien Crochet is a Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley with freshness, clear fruit and a distinct mineral character. In the glass, it displays a pale yellow colour with greenish highlights. The nose combines dried apricots, citrus fruit and elderflower with pronounced minerality. On the palate, it opens fresh, followed by lychee and grapefruit aromas, gooseberries, delicate pineapple notes and hints of flint, all carried by vibrant freshness and a persistent finish.
Producer: Lucien Crochet, Bué
Domaine Lucien Crochet is located in Bué, a traditional wine-growing village in the Sancerre appellation. The estate cultivates 35 hectares of vines, mainly Sauvignon Blanc for its white wines as well as Pinot Noir for red and rosé wines. Most of the parcels are situated in Bué, with additional vineyards in Sancerre, Crézancy and Vinon. The vineyards are shaped by the typical limestone and clay soils of the region. These soils contribute to the mineral finesse, freshness and clear structure for which Sancerre is known. Lucien Crochet is one of the established producers of the region and is known for precise, classic Sauvignon Blanc wines with floral character, freshness and excellent versatility with food.
Cuvée Prestige Sancerre AOC 2022 in Detail
Aromas & Character
Colour: Pale yellow with greenish highlights.
Aroma: Beautiful complexity, with notes of dried apricots, citrus fruit and elderflower, complemented by pronounced minerality.
Character: Fresh on the attack, followed by pronounced lychee and grapefruit aromas, gooseberries and a delicate exotic touch of pineapple. Hints of flint, consistently fresh and invigorating, with a persistent finish.
Food Pairing & Occasions
Pairs well with: Starters, prawn dishes, Vitello Tonnato, pasta dishes with béchamel sauce, grilled fish, poultry, white meat and cheese.
Ideal for: Aperitifs, fish dishes, white meat dishes, cheese and menus that call for a fresh, mineral-driven white wine.
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FAQ
What stylistically defines Cuvée Prestige Sancerre AOC?
Cuvée Prestige Sancerre AOC is a Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre with dried apricots, citrus fruit, elderflower, pronounced minerality and a fresh, persistent finish.
What role does Sauvignon Blanc play in Cuvée Prestige Sancerre AOC?
The wine is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Here, the grape variety shows freshness, clear fruit, floral notes and a mineral-driven structure.
How is Cuvée Prestige Sancerre AOC vinified?
The grapes are harvested by hand. The wine is aged on the fine lees under temperature-controlled conditions for 30 days and bottled approximately 1 year after the harvest.
What influence does the Sancerre origin have on this wine?
The limestone-rich soils of the region contribute freshness, minerality and the clear structure typical of classic Sancerre wines.
What is the ideal serving temperature for Cuvée Prestige Sancerre AOC?
The ideal serving temperature is 9-12°C. At this temperature, the fruit, freshness, minerality and persistent finish are expressed to best effect.
How is Cuvée Prestige Sancerre AOC 2022 drinking now?
The 2022 vintage is currently showing beautifully. Freshness and mineral tension remain clearly present, while the fruit has already developed greater harmony and depth. With a stated ageing potential of 10+ years, the wine also has good potential for further development over the coming years.
What does Cuvée Prestige Sancerre AOC pair best with?
It pairs well with starters, prawn dishes, Vitello Tonnato, pasta dishes with béchamel sauce, grilled fish, poultry, white meat and cheese.
Discover Cuvée Prestige Sancerre AOC
Cuvée Prestige Sancerre AOC is an excellent choice for lovers of classic Loire white wines with freshness, structure and a distinct mineral character. A versatile Sancerre for aperitifs, fish dishes, poultry, white meat and cheese, available as an individual bottle or, when ordering 6 bottles, in the original wooden case.
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