Sancerre `Chene Marchand` Single Vineyard`, Bailly Reverdy 2023

Country
France
Region
Central Vineyards
Producer
Domaine Bailly-Reverdy
Grape(s)
Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
Type
White
Style
Mineral
Oaked Style
Lightly oaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Bone dry
Alcohol Content
13%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

This beautiful region is situated 200Km south of Paris and extends west along the high reaches of the Loire River. This is a cold climate region making top quality wines from Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir and includes the following famous villages; Sancerre, Pouilly Sur Loire, Quincy and Menetou-Salon. The soils have a high percentage of flint and limestone, and this results in crisp, aromatic whites and perfumed, elegant rose and reds. Littered with artisan producers, the best single Domaine wines are made in small quantities and are of top quality.

Producer

Domaine Bailly-Reverdy is situated in the village of Bué, just 5km from Sancerre. Established in 1952 by Bernard Bailly and his wife Marie-Thérèse Reverdy. The winery is still family run and when Bernard`s youngest son Franck joined the family business in 1991, he was the driving force behind making the vine growing process more environmentally friendly. Today the vineyard is run by Bernard and Marie-Therese`s grandson, Aurelien.
Tasting Notes
This is a Lieu-dit plot located in the village of Bué, the Chene Marchand parcel benefits from some of the finest Cailllottes in the region. The domaines vines here are 45 years old, and are carefully hand picked and sorted before cold settling to extract some characteristic aromatics of the plot. Native yeast fermentations, with maturation for 12 months in 228L and 500L oak barrels. This is a refined and complex wine, with beautiful honeysuckle, floral notes and ripe citrus and stone fruit flavours, with a subtle woodsmoke touch. The palate has a great texture, with discreet and well integrated oak to enhance to body, with a crisp acidity following on the finish.
Food
Ideal with seafood, fine fish, white meats in sauce, and the traditional Crottin de Chavignol.