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Producer | Domaine Durand Sancerre |
Country | France |
Region | Loire Valley |
Subregion | Sancerre |
Varietal | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
Vintage | 2022 |
Sku | 04935 |
Size | 750ml |
Domaine Durand is a family estate where three generations of passionate winegrowers work together, allying experience, tradition and modernity. Offering high-quality, authentic wines that are respectful and representative of their appellation is the Durand family’s philosophy whose unwavering quest for optimal quality delights connoisseurs.
Domaine Durand Sancerre 2022
Appellation: Sancerre
Compilation: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting Notes
Gorgeous pale gold in color with silver highlights, this remarkable Sancerre boasts subtle aromas of citrus fruits and white flowers along with delicate mineral notes. The palate is very fruity and full-bodied and shows remarkable balance. The lasting finish features great finesse and remarkably powerful aromas and flavors.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Food Pairings
Excellent with cheese, especially nutty-flavored aged cheese. Pair with poultry, seafood, such as grilled trout, salmon, and shrimp, or mixed salad with olive oil and chevre.
Vineyards
85 acres of terroirs in the “Les Epsailles” hamlet in the commune of Crézancy-en-Sancerre. 30+ year old vines planted in the famed “Terres Blanches” (Kimmeridgian marls) and “Caillotes” stony calcareous soils of Sancerre.
Viticulture
Certified Sustainably farmed (HVE3 “High Environmental Value”, level 3) European Certification. Harvested by hand.
Winemaking: Vinified and aged in stainless steel and without malolactic fermentation.
Sancerre
Sancerre is a French wine Appellation d'origine contrôlée for wine produced in the area of Sancerre in the eastern part of the Loire valley, southeast of Orléans. Almost all of the appellation lies on the left bank of the Loire, opposite Pouilly-Fumé.
Sancerre AOP
Location: Centre, Loire Valley, France
Wines: Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir (Red and Rosé)
White: 5,436 acres (2,200 hectares)
Red and Rosé: 1532 acres (620 hectares)
Sancerre is the most recognizable appellation for French Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire Valley. The region’s rolling limestone hills and semi-continental climate deliver richly textured Sauvignon Blanc wines with ripe gooseberry aromas, bracing acidity, and flinty-smoke flavors.
Sancerre is part of a larger area in the Loire Valley called Centre.
Domaine Durand
Domaine Durand is a family estate where three generations of passionate winegrowers work together, allying experience, tradition and modernity. Offering high-quality, authentic wines that are respectful and representative of their appellation is the Durand family’s philosophy.
Located in the “Les Epsailles” hamlet, in the commune of Crézancy-en-Sancerre, Domaine Durand’s vineyards cover a surface area of 35 hectares (85 acres) on the neighboring appellation, Menetou-Salon. Calcareous sediment, rich in shells and little oysters give Sauvignon Blanc its true identity.
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