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Sancerre Zeste Julien et Clément Raimbault 2016

  • White fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: White
  • 13% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Crisp

This Sancerre is characterised by excellent tautness and a dominant mineral character. Delicious with regional dishes, of course! More info

The Sauvignon grapes which comprise this cuvée are grown in limestone soil, and have been fermented in demi-muid barrels and matured on fine lees with stirring for 8-9 months. Its straw-gold colour reveals notes of citrus and white fruits, along with a very attractive oakiness. The palate is characterised by excellent tautness, and the dominant mineral character enables great pairings with seafood dishes or fromage frais cheese.

Sancerre Zeste Julien et Clément Raimbault serve at a temperature of 12°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Crottin de Chavignol, Sushis, Papillotes de saumon.

  • Vintage score: 17/20
  • Lot presentation
    Sancerre Zeste Julien et Clément Raimbault

    The wine

    The Sauvignon grapes which comprise this cuvée are grown in limestone soil, and have been fermented in demi-muid barrels and matured on fine lees with stirring for 8-9 months. Its straw-gold colour reveals notes of citrus and white fruits, along with a very attractive oakiness. The palate is characterised by excellent tautness, and the dominant mineral character enables great pairings with seafood dishes or fromage frais cheese.

    Information about domain Pré Sémélé

    Located in the municipality of Sury-en-Vaux and Maimbray (to the north of Sancerre), Domaine du Pré Semelé was created in the 1940s, with only 3 hectares to begin with. Three generations later, the vineyard spans 20 hectares and the brothers Julien and Clément Raimbault manage the property together. The vineyard is managed sustainably and takes inspiration from organic viticulture. Grass is allowed to grow between rows so as to promote competition and force the roots to dig deep into the soils for their nutrients. In the winery, vinifications are low intervention and natural. The domain's wines are defined by their intensity, finesse and purity. In 2017, the Revue du vin de France named the cuvée ‘Les Chasseigne' the second-best Sauvignon in the world.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 good appearance
    • Origin: Producer
    • Recoverable VAT: Yes
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 13 %
    • Country/Region: Loire
    • Appellation/Wine: Sancerre
    • Producer/Owner: Domaine Du Pré Semelé
    • Vintage: 2016
    • Color: White
    • Service temperature: 12°
    • Viticulture: Environment friendly 
    • Size (in ha): 21
    • Volume: 150000
    • Intensity: Crisp
    • Dominant aroma: White fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 100%Sauvignon Blanc
    Sancerre Zeste Julien et Clément Raimbault
    Sancerre Zeste Julien et Clément Raimbault

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