Domaine Lucien Crochet Sancerre

Lucien Crochet has long been the qualitative reference for Sancerre wines, which explains the strong presence of the area’s wines in the wine menus of the great restaurants in France. The level of the domain remained the same even after Lucien handed over the bar to his son Gilles. The hills of Chêne Marchand in the commune of Bué, where the Crochet family has a wonderful plot of five hectares, give some WhiteSancerre of extraordinary finesse (wait two years), while La Croix du Roy gives Pinot Noir a taste of a unique nobility in Sancerre. ”, La Revue du Vin de France Variety: Sauvignon Blanc – hand-picked and unpeeled grapes, from several plots with calcareous soil of the domain Color: bright straw yellow Bouquet: fresh, fruity and mineral, with delicate notes of citrus, yellow fruit and cream. Taste: fresh, balanced and aromatic, with persistent citrus aromas (lemon, lime, grapefruit), green apples, mowed grass and a delightful minerality; high acidity and elegant and long finish Culinary combinations: as an appetizer or with freshwater fish ocean; goat cheese. Serving temperature 9-10 ° C Optimal period of consumption: 2-3 years