Sancerre Blanc comes in various guises, from the Chablis-eque mineral-laden wines of Chavignol, to racy, citrusSy examples such as this wine from Domaine Vacheron. It is fair to say that at least 50% of the wine made in Sancerre would not merit appellation status were quality a primary consideration. Vacheron, of course, sits very much in the upper tier when it comes to quality.
In contrast to the 2006 Pascal Cotat Sancerre ‘Les Monts Damnés’ tasted several weeks ago, this wine sits very much in the fruit-driven style, albeit very much Sancerre rather than Marlborough. Brisk and racy, it delivers a combination of citrus and white stonefruit overlaid by a nettley berbaceousness.
This is a benchmark example of Sancerre that will please many who are fans of the style. Given its structure and level of fruit intensity, it should be capable of developing in bottle for several years.
2013 DOMAINE VACHERON SANCERRE BLANC
Producer: Domaine Vacheron
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Region: Loire Valley, France
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $50.00
Date tasted: 10 January 2015
Tasting Note:
Pale silvery white with green tinges. Clean nose of white peach, pear and elderberry, herbaceous notes. Dry, medium bodied and savoury, racy acidity. Grapefruit pith and lemon citrus, stem ginger. Good carry on the finish. Should flesh out in the medium term.
Score: 16/20
In contrast to the 2006 Pascal Cotat Sancerre ‘Les Monts Damnés’ tasted several weeks ago, this wine sits very much in the fruit-driven style, albeit very much Sancerre rather than Marlborough. Brisk and racy, it delivers a combination of citrus and white stonefruit overlaid by a nettley berbaceousness.
This is a benchmark example of Sancerre that will please many who are fans of the style. Given its structure and level of fruit intensity, it should be capable of developing in bottle for several years.
2013 DOMAINE VACHERON SANCERRE BLANCProducer: Domaine Vacheron
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Region: Loire Valley, France
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $50.00
Date tasted: 10 January 2015
Tasting Note:
Pale silvery white with green tinges. Clean nose of white peach, pear and elderberry, herbaceous notes. Dry, medium bodied and savoury, racy acidity. Grapefruit pith and lemon citrus, stem ginger. Good carry on the finish. Should flesh out in the medium term.
Score: 16/20
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