Chateau de Sancerre Cuvee du Connetable 2023
Introduction
Chateau de Sancerre Cuvee du Connetable originates from France, within the Sancerre appellation of the Loire Valley. The chateau is situated in the heart of the Sancerre vineyards and is historically significant as one of the few French wine estates bearing the name of an appellation. Since 1919, the estate has been developed by the Marnier-Lapostolle family, who have focused on maintaining its 55 hectares of vines and producing exclusive estate-bottled wines that emphasize the region's diverse flint and chalky-clay soils.
Wine Description
This white wine presents a bright, golden appearance in the glass. The sensory profile is refined and expressive, featuring aromas of pomelo, lemon, lime, and white flowers, often complemented by elegant oaky notes of toasted nuts and vanilla. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-balanced, delivering flavours of apricot, yellow peach, and citrus zest with a persistent finish that reveals hints of grapefruit, butter, and cake. The wine is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc varietal, crafted from a selection of the estate's old vines. It typically has an ABV of approximately 13.5%. While the estate has held HVE Level 3 certification for sustainable methods since 2018, it began a formal conversion to organic farming starting with the 2020 vintage.
Food Pairing
The complex structure and lively acidity of this cuvee make it suitable for fine dining and various savoury pairings. Suggested dishes include seafood platters, white-fleshed fish like grilled halibut or salmon, and white meats such as veal in sauce or roasted poultry. It is also a traditional match for local specialties like Crottin de Chavignol goat's cheese.
Vintage Quality
The 2022 vintage in Sancerre is regarded as exceptional, with some experts calling it possibly the best in thirty years due to optimal phenolic and sugar ripeness. Despite a small crop with reduced yields, the growing conditions resulted in wines of high quality characterized by rich fruit and preserved acidity. The 2023 vintage also showed promise, yielding supple and fruity dry white wines that maintain the estate's emblematic character.
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Introduction
Chateau de Sancerre Cuvee du Connetable originates from France, within the Sancerre appellation of the Loire Valley. The chateau is situated in the heart of the Sancerre vineyards and is historically significant as one of the few French wine estates bearing the name of an appellation. Since 1919, the estate has been developed by the Marnier-Lapostolle family, who have focused on maintaining its 55 hectares of vines and producing exclusive estate-bottled wines that emphasize the region's diverse flint and chalky-clay soils.
Wine Description
This white wine presents a bright, golden appearance in the glass. The sensory profile is refined and expressive, featuring aromas of pomelo, lemon, lime, and white flowers, often complemented by elegant oaky notes of toasted nuts and vanilla. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-balanced, delivering flavours of apricot, yellow peach, and citrus zest with a persistent finish that reveals hints of grapefruit, butter, and cake. The wine is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc varietal, crafted from a selection of the estate's old vines. It typically has an ABV of approximately 13.5%. While the estate has held HVE Level 3 certification for sustainable methods since 2018, it began a formal conversion to organic farming starting with the 2020 vintage.
Food Pairing
The complex structure and lively acidity of this cuvee make it suitable for fine dining and various savoury pairings. Suggested dishes include seafood platters, white-fleshed fish like grilled halibut or salmon, and white meats such as veal in sauce or roasted poultry. It is also a traditional match for local specialties like Crottin de Chavignol goat's cheese.
Vintage Quality
The 2022 vintage in Sancerre is regarded as exceptional, with some experts calling it possibly the best in thirty years due to optimal phenolic and sugar ripeness. Despite a small crop with reduced yields, the growing conditions resulted in wines of high quality characterized by rich fruit and preserved acidity. The 2023 vintage also showed promise, yielding supple and fruity dry white wines that maintain the estate's emblematic character.
