![]() While not typically exported in large amounts, they are well-made and attract a loyal French following. Flint (silex) soils close to the village produce particularly perfumed and age-worthy wines.Ībout ten percent of the wines claiming the Sancerre appellation name are fresh and light red wines made from Pinot noir and to a lesser extent, rosés. Moving closer to the actual town of Sancerre, soils are gravel and limestone, producing especially delicate wines. Available for pick-up at store Lucien Crochet : La Croix du Roy 2020 Loire - Sancerre - White 38. Available for pick-up at store Xavier Flouret : Domaine La Gemiere 'French Blonde' 2021 Loire - Sancerre - White 26.99 26.99 / Unit Add to cart Xavier Flouret In stock. Sacramento (Arden) Nearby Stores Delivery As fast as 2 hrs Out of stock Check Eligibility Ship to California Out of stock Change Location Quantity Size (s) 750ml (Single) Out of stock Price, vintage and availability may vary by store. 47.00 59.99 47.00 / Unit Add to cart Domaine du Nozay In stock. In the western part of the appellation, clay and limestone soils with Kimmeridgean marne, especially in Chavignol, produce powerful wines. 43.99 Mix 6 for 39.59 each Pick Up Out of stock online and in store. While the region claims a continental climate, noted for short, hot summers and long, cold winters, variations in topography-rolling hills and steep slopes from about 600 to 1,300 feet in elevation-with great soil variations, contribute the variations in character in Sancerre Sauvignon blancs. ![]() Its enormous popularity in 1970s French bistros led to its success as the go-to restaurant white around the globe in the 1980s. Perfect with fresh water fish dishes, shellfish and goats cheese.Marked by its charming hilltop village in the easternmost territory of the Loire, Sancerre is famous for its racy, vivacious, citrus-dominant Sauvignon blanc. Pascal shares his philosophy with winemaker, Valentina Buoso: to work in harmony with nature to produce wines with purity of fruit, a linear character and minerality, allowing a natural expression of the vineyard to give the wines a sense of place. Based in Sancerre, the domaine now owns 120 hectares of vineyards spread across the appellations of Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé. Pascal Jolivet was founded in 1987 and is one of the most dynamic domaines in France’s Loire Valley. Sancerre is considered best of Sauvignon Blanc white wines from Loire Valley known for their minerality, acidity,& grassy or herbaceous aromas and flavours. The grapes from each parcel are fermented separately. The juice is then fermented in stainless steel using natural yeasts, at 16☌ for 25 days. 50% of the grapes come from vineyards grown on chalky soil, in Bué-en-Sancerre, 30% from the highest hill in the west on calcareous-clay soils, and 20% from the east limestone and flint soils.Īfter harvest, the grapes are gently pressed. Located close to the Loire River and surrounded by forest, Sancerre enjoys a relatively mild micro climate which contributes to the region special terroir. Sancerre MEMBER OFFER 40 per bottle Sancerre Anciennes Vignes 48.99 each. Sancerre is situated 200km south of Paris at an altitude of between 200-400m. The profile of this vintage is therefore generous and rich whilst maintaining an elegant acidity to provide length and structure. The harvest started unusually early, on the 27th August. 2020 was a relatively easy vintage to manage, but one needed to keep a close eye, as the challenge was to pick the grapes as quickly as possible within a very short amount of time before temperatures climbed and the potential alcohol level increased. This was confirmed once we started tasting it too as this proved to be a very nice expression of Sauvignon Blanc. The heatwaves from March up until August accelerated the growth cycle of the vineyards leading to an earlier vintage however, there was not additional pressure of dealing with mildew or oidium. A lot of the Sancerre wines you see are priced between 20-35, so I think Costco brought this one in at the right price point of 15.99. The 2020 vintage was warmer and sunnier vintage than usual: bud break commenced around 15 March, which is roughly two to three weeks in advance. Want to get an email reminder of the Kirkland Signature wines to watch for each month SIGN UP HERE. Mouthwatering freshness and pure fruit expression. Regular Price 86 99 Mix 6 or more 78 29 1 Add to Cart Ships Mon, Apr 10 Les Glories Sancerre 2021 Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, Loire, France 3. This Kirkland Signature wine is available exclusively at Costco for just 15.79. Lifted aromas of flint, gooseberry and vibrant citrus zest. ![]() A wine of style marked by richness, elegance and smoothness.
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