A top-tier Sancerre showcasing a perfect balance of citrus fruits and flinty minerality.
Producer
Henri Bourgeois
Region
Sancerre, Loire Valley
Country
France
Varietal Composition
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Specifications
2019
Vintage
2030
Drink By
14
%
ABV
Vinification
Vinified via ancestral methods. Grapes are gently pressed, fermented in old oak barrels, where they mature on the lees for 12 months with 2 rackings aligned with lunar cycles, bottled without fining and aged for another 2 years
Occasional wine note
A top-tier Sancerre showcasing a perfect balance of citrus fruits and flinty minerality.
What experts say about this wine
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/
100
Vinous
In Sancerre, flint soils are in the minority and typically give wines that are not as tender as those on chalk-based vineyards. This provides an upright structure, meaning they are usually last in a lineup at a winery. And yet, while the 2019 Sancerre Cuvée d'Antan is very direct, with its firm line on the finish, it's still full-bodied, silky-smooth and amazingly rich. It's fermented entirely in older oak barrels and spends a year on lees, which certainly has something to do with its delectable texture. There's the merest hint of smokiness on the finish too.
94
/
100
James Suckling
Creamy, mineral and pretty varietal at the same time, mixing brioche with gooseberries, lime and flint. Flavorful on the palate with a medium to full body, all very linear. Fresh and a tad saline followed by a lengthy, pure finish.
pairing recommendation
Fish
Sushi
Poultry
Green Vegetables
Soft Cheese (Goat)
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