The Sancerre AOC 2024 from Domaine Chauveau is a wine of great elegance and precision, bearing witness to Benoit Chauveau's mastery in working with Sauvignon Blanc even on the left bank of the Loire. If Pouilly-Fumé is about power and flint, Chauveau's Sancerre stands out for its floral finesse and citrus tension, making it a benchmark for the appellation.
Domaine Chauveau - Sancerre AOC 2024
The Sancerre 2024 from Domaine Chauveau comes from vines located on predominantly calcareous soils (the famous caillottes), which impart an ethereal lightness and very fine minerality to the wine. The 2024 vintage has yielded a Sauvignon Blanc of extreme purity, where the crisp freshness of the fruit blends with a floral elegance typical of the Sancerre terroir. Vinified with the usual artisanal care, this wine avoids any excess, focusing entirely on verticality and aromatic transparency. It is a white of great class, capable of expressing the nobility of the Loire Valley through a vibrant and crystalline sip.
Sensory Profile It presents a pale straw yellow color with brilliant reflections in the glass. On the nose, it is a dance of delicate aromas: notes of elderflower and hawthorn intertwine with hints of fresh citrus (lime and bergamot) and a light nuance of white peach. On the palate, the entry is direct, guided by a citrine acidity that gives great dynamism. The structure is lean but balanced, with a savory and chalky finish that leaves a sensation of extreme cleanliness.
Winemaking and Aging The grapes are carefully harvested and subjected to immediate soft pressing to extract only the best must. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures, preserving the most volatile and delicate aromatic components of the grape variety. The wine then rests on its fine lees for several months, acquiring that slight creaminess that balances the natural vivacity of Sauvignon Blanc, before being prepared for bottling.
Food Pairings Chauveau's Sancerre is the ideal companion for gourmet seafood cuisine. It pairs perfectly with shellfish dishes, seared scallops, salt-baked sea bream, or amberjack tartare. It is also the classic and unsurpassed pairing for bloomy rind goat cheeses. Its elegance also makes it excellent with seafood risottos or refined vegetarian dishes.
Technical Data
Producer: Domaine Chauveau (Benoit Chauveau)
Wine: Sancerre AOC
Vintage: 2024
Grape Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: France (Loire Valley)
Soil: Calcareous (Caillottes)
Alcohol: 13% Vol.
