Daniel is a bit of a renaissance man. A teacher, musician and at first reluctant inheritor of his family’s estate in the village of Crézancy-en-Sancerre. Daniel eventually came to love his work in the vines and the cellar and passed this love on to his son Simon, who is now in charge of daily operations. Simon has instituted a few key changes. Though farming has long been sustainable he now uses organic treatments almost exclusively (though they’re not seeking certification). And in the cellar he’s ended the occasional practice of using commercial yeasts, opting for the native cellar and vine yeasts only. But the wines are still fermented and aged in a combination of steel tanks and large, neutral wood barrels.
What importer Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant has to say about this wine...
Blend:Sauvignon BlancAppellation:SancerreCountry: FranceRegion:LoireProducer: Daniel ChotardWinemaker: Simon ChotardVineyard:10.51 ha, 5-65 yearsSoil:Clay, Limestone, Kimmeridgian marlFarming:Lutte RaisonnéeAlcohol:12.5%
Details
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2024
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Sustainable
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Style
Earthy , Minerally
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Light Bodied