Les Calcaires Sancerre AOC
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Les Calcaires Sancerre AOC 75 cl
Les Calcaires Sancerre AOC by Lucien Crochet is a classic Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre in the Loire Valley. The wine comes from a region whose limestone soils are known for freshness, mineral finesse and a clear, precise style. In the glass, it displays a pale yellow colour with green highlights. The nose reveals an expressive bouquet with typical green notes reminiscent of spring flowers, gooseberries and asparagus. On the palate, it is juicy and balanced, with a lovely, long 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.
Les Calcaires Sancerre AOC 2023 in Detail
Aromas & Character
Colour: Pale yellow with green highlights.
Aroma: Expressive bouquet with typical green notes reminiscent of spring flowers, gooseberries and asparagus.
Character: Juicy and balanced on the palate, with a lovely, long finish.
Food Pairing & Occasions
Pairs well with: Crustaceans and shellfish, fillet of sole, smoked salmon and other saltwater fish, as well as goat’s cheese.
Ideal for: Aperitifs, fish dishes, seafood, light starters and classic pairings with goat’s cheese.
Further Recommendations & Categories
Les Calcaires Sancerre AOC is available in two bottle sizes:
FAQ
What stylistically defines Les Calcaires Sancerre AOC?
Les Calcaires Sancerre AOC is a classic Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre with green notes, floral nuances, freshness and a juicy, balanced palate.
What role does Sauvignon Blanc play in Les Calcaires Sancerre AOC?
The wine is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Here, the grape variety shows a clear, fresh and distinctly mineral-driven style with notes of gooseberries, spring flowers and asparagus.
How is Les Calcaires Sancerre AOC vinified?
The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks. This keeps the freshness, varietal character and clear aromatics of Sauvignon Blanc at the forefront.
What influence do the limestone soils of Sancerre have?
The region’s typical limestone soils contribute to the mineral finesse, freshness and precise structure that characterise classic Sancerre wines.
What is the ideal serving temperature for Les Calcaires Sancerre AOC?
The ideal serving temperature is 9-12°C. At this temperature, the freshness, green notes and juicy structure are expressed to best effect.
How is Les Calcaires Sancerre AOC 2023 drinking now?
The 2023 vintage is currently in a mature, harmonious drinking phase. Within the stated ageing potential of 6-8 years, it is already showing good balance, freshness and length.
What does Les Calcaires Sancerre AOC pair best with?
It pairs very well with crustaceans and shellfish, fillet of sole, smoked salmon, other saltwater fish and goat’s cheese.
Discover Les Calcaires Sancerre AOC
Les Calcaires Sancerre AOC is a classic Loire Sauvignon Blanc with a pale colour, green highlights, floral and herbaceous notes, and a juicy, balanced palate. A Sancerre for lovers of clear, fresh white wines with mineral finesse and excellent versatility with fish, seafood and goat’s cheese.
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