Domaine Dominique et Janine Crochet, Sancerre Blanc 'Le Grand Chemarin' 2023
Le Grand Chemarin is a single vineyard within the Domaine’s holdings. Vinified and aged in barrel, it gives this Sauvignon Blanc wonderful structure and texture which is often hard to achieve. The fruit is is brilliantly supported by the creamy mouthfeel.
Le Grand Chemarin is a single vineyard within the Domaine’s holdings. Vinified and aged in barrel, it gives this Sauvignon Blanc wonderful structure and texture which is often hard to achieve. The fruit is is brilliantly supported by the creamy mouthfeel.
Le Grand Chemarin is a single vineyard within the Domaine’s holdings. Vinified and aged in barrel, it gives this Sauvignon Blanc wonderful structure and texture which is often hard to achieve. The fruit is is brilliantly supported by the creamy mouthfeel.
Producer Notes: The Crochet family is synonymous with the historical village of Bué. Dominique and Janine started their Domaine in 1982 with only two hectares; they have grown the domaine steadily ever since then, and now tend 13.5ha. The vineyards are mainly situated in Bué with 8ha mostly on limestone soil (Caillottes), complemented by 3ha in Surry en Vaux on clay (Terres Blanches), and 1 ha in Bannon on Silex. The variety of soils allows the family to produce a complete Sancerre village wine and some stunning Crus as well, each with an identity of its own.
Grape variety : 100% Sauvignon Blanc Terroir : 100% Limestone Plots: Single plot named ‘Le Grand Chemarin’ Surface area : Domaine total’s 13ha Average age of the vines : 40 years Farming: Organic practices, certification pending Vinification: Entirely hand harvested and sorted before fermentation. Pneumatic press, native yeasts fermented in a mixture of Stainless Steel, Barrel and Amphora. Ageing: Ageing for 6 months with lees stirring once per week for 2 months, all in stainless steel Production: 10,000 bottles Alcohol: 13%
