Sancerre 'Les Calcaires' Lucien Crochet 2023
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Callmewine's FavouritesThe Sancerre "Les Calcaires" by Lucien Crochet is a pure Sauvignon produced in one of the most prestigious and historic terroirs of origin: the Loire Valley. The deep and multifaceted minerality that characterizes the aromatic bouquet is an unmistakable trait of the limestone soil of Buë, from which this label takes its name. The same sapidity is found on the palate, more measured and enveloping.
The Sancerre Blanc “Les Calcaires” from Domaine Lucien Crochet is a pure Sauvignon Blanc produced in the Loire Valley, a true area of choice for this beloved white grape variety. The wine is created from a blend of grapes sourced from different parcels of the estate, primarily located in the Bué area. The profile is refined and elegant with floral aromas, fruity notes, accompanied by typical mineral hints of the region. The palate, fresh and savory, is characterized by fruit that well expresses the delicately aromatic characteristics of the grape variety.
The white “Les Calcaires” is produced at the Lucien Crochet estate, which spans 35 hectares, of which 26 are cultivated with Sauvignon Blanc. The parcels are mainly located in the Bué area, aside from some plots situated in the nearby municipalities of Sancerre, Crézancy, and Vinon. The soils are predominantly clay-limestone and rest on a subsoil of Oxfordian and Kimmeridgian limestone. The vineyard exposures vary from east to south to west and are situated at an altitude of around 250 meters above sea level. The vines are trained in Guyot and the harvests are all done by hand. After gentle pressing of whole clusters, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks. The wine always matures in steel for a few months before being bottled with a light filtration.
The wine “Les Calcaires” is the fresher and more fragrant version of the Sancerre from Domaine Lucien Crochet, the one that best interprets the varietal characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc grown in the Loire terroir, in a simple and direct manner. The color is bright light yellow. The aromatic profile opens with scents of white flowers, fruity aromas, delicate iodized nuances, and flint notes typical of the terroir. The palate is elegant, intense, and smooth, thanks to a lively freshness that leads to a pleasantly salty finish.