Domaine Dominique et Janine Crochet, Sancerre Blanc 'Le Chene Marchand' 2022
Le Chene Marchand is the Domaines answer to true complex and delicious Sauvignon Blanc. The extended time in barrel, along with the Battonage gives such finesse and balance to the wine. The vines here are some of the oldest on the Domaine, some up to 60 years old.
Le Chene Marchand is the Domaines answer to true complex and delicious Sauvignon Blanc. The extended time in barrel, along with the Battonage gives such finesse and balance to the wine. The vines here are some of the oldest on the Domaine, some up to 60 years old.
Le Chene Marchand is the Domaines answer to true complex and delicious Sauvignon Blanc. The extended time in barrel, along with the Battonage gives such finesse and balance to the wine. The vines here are some of the oldest on the Domaine, some up to 60 years old.
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: Located in the village of Bué, ‘Le Chene Marchand’ Surface area : Domaine total’s 13ha Average age of the vines : 50 years Farming: Organic practices, certification pending Vinification: Entirely hand harvested and sorted before fermentation. Pneumatic press, native yeasts fermented in Stainless Steel. Ageing: Ageing for 12 months in 600l toasted oak barrels, with lees stirring throughout Production: 3500 bottles Alcohol: 13%
