Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Génération XIX 2017

Biodynamic. Together with its sister-in-arms, Cuvée Edmond, Dix-Neuf is the antithesis of modern 'textbook' Sancerre. This jaw-dropping Sancerre is drawn from the oldest vines in the Moussière vineyard (approximately 100 years of age) cropped at Grand Cru Burgundy-level yields (in fact, the lower end of this range). The wine was fermented and raised in 2,000-litre, tronconique wooden tanks for 12 months before a spell in steel, again on lees. Only 500 cases per year get to see the light of … more

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Sancerre

Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Petite Moussiere Rouge 2020 375ml

Petite Moussière is Mellot's entry-level Pinot, drawn from younger vines on the Saint-Doulchard marls of La Moussière. Although the name of the wine suggests something light and crunchy, even here there is a lovely plumpness of fruit and vinous depth. Saying that, Alphonse Mellot is aiming for a more open and approachable style here, so this fruit experiences more delicate maceration and shorter aging than for the Moussière proper.

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Sancerre

Domaine Thomas 'Le Pierrier' Sancerre 2022

Domaine Thomas is run by the ninth generation of the family. Jean and his wife Ginette own 13 hectares at Verdigny, mostly planted to Sauvignon blanc. This is Sancerre at its flinty, minerally, racy best. Very clean, fresh and flavoursome wine at a moderate 12.5% alcohol. This is as all Sancerre should be - absolutely no new oak.

Based in Verdigny, they farm their vineyards La lutte raisonnée and resolutely respect their unique terroir. The primary fermentation commences spontaneously and … more

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Sancerre

François Cotat Sancerre Monts Damnés 2022

Importers Notes - "From a plot just over 1 hectare in size in Les Monts Damnés, the imposing sweep of vineyards that look down driectly upon Chavignol. This has a deeper tone and pitch than the 'Caillotes' and perhaps a touch more concentration. François's Monts Damnés is clearly the best example of this famous Cru. Reflecting the excellent vintage, this wine is cool and compact, a taut, tightly coiled core of briny minerality; such tension, and exquisite balance. Superb and … more

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Sancerre

Gérard Boulay Sancerre à Chavignol 2022

Although "Le Chavignol" is Boulay's starting Sancerre this is no simple, entry-level wine. Like all of Boulay's wines, this is handmade in artisanal quantities from 100% Domaine, 100% Chavignol vineyards. The vines are aged between 30-40 years and the wine is fermented and aged in tank, on lees, and is bottled with only a very light filtration.

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Sancerre

Pierre Morin Sancerre Vieilles Vignes 2022

A small family run domaine that is nestled away in Bue, one of the most highly regarded parcels in Sancerre. The wine itself is textbook Sancerre - lean and crisp, with refreshingly mineral elements to the palate, and restrained but undeniably varietal notes of fresh cut herbs and tar, underripe passionfruit.

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Sancerre

Vincent Pinard Sancerre Nuance 2020

Brothers Clement and Florent Pinard are the 15th generation (or so they think - they wouldn't stake their lives on it) to run the family domaine in the village of Bué. They're young and dynamic and obtained biodynamic certification in 2017... The domaine has an enviable list of the top sites in the appellation including both the Petit and Grand Chemarin vineyards and Le Chêne Marchand (all on caillottes soils), as well as a wealth of older vines... One of … more

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Sancerre