Sancerre Cuvée Prestige Lucien Crochet 2017

Lucien Crochet’s prestige cuvée is a blend from the oldest vines on the domain; they grow in a chalky terroir. These vines draw their nutrients from shallow soil that is easy to work and drains well. The ground is worked in a way that encourages microbial life, so grass is grown in the vineyard and the plants are pruned Guyot-style. 60 years old on average, the Sauvignon blanc vines are harvested by hand.
In the winery, whole bunches are pressed pneumatically. The must ferments for 30 days in temperature-controlled vats (70%) and in demi-muids (30%).
In the glass this wine has a pale, yellow colour with hints of gold. It gives off a powerful aromatic bouquet marked by notes of fleshy, ripe white fruits (peach, pear), white flowers, elderberry, and fresh almond. These aromas make way for a rich palate balanced by a certain freshness with a peppery side. This is a gastronomic wine that will pair nicely with crustaceans, green vegetable gratin, or noble fish.