A riper expression of Sancerre.
Production
The grapes for this single vineyard Sancerre are sourced from a plot in the village of Montigny where the average age of the vines is 17 years. The soil is limestone-clay (“caillottes”), with small limestone pebbles for top soil. It faces directly south-east, getting the maximum benefit of the morning sun. Pneumatic presses are used to safeguard juice quality, solids settle through static refrigeration, and fermentation is with indigenous yeasts at about 18°C for one and a half months. The temperature is regulated to control the fermentation speed and to preserve fine aromas. The wine is left on its fine lees until bottling to enhance complex flavours, and regular batonnage adds richness.
Domaine Henry Pellé Sancerre 'La Croix au Garde' 2023 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
Ripe, soft lemon aromas with a round, full palate. This is vinous and finishes with a pure intensity that you'd expect in high quality Sauvignon Blanc.
Food match
The perfect combination with goats cheese, but also super with shellfish.
Info
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ABV
14.5%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
LOIRE, FRANCE
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GRAPE
SAUVIGNON BLANC 100%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, SUSTAINABLE
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CLOSURE
SCREWCAP
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WINEMAKER
PAUL-HENRY PELLÉ
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APPELLATION
SANCERRE
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
Straddling the Loire appellations of Sancerre and Menetou-Salon, Domaine Pellé produces world-renowned, terroir-expressive wines from its family-owned vineyards. Fourth-generation winemaker Paul-Henry Pellé pays meticulous attention to viticulture and winemaking, ensuring that the pure varietal flavours and aromas of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir and the natural characteristics of the Kimmeridgian vineyards are expressed in your glass.