VIN DES HÉROS
SANCERRE
White Sauvignon
Dry white wine
Vintage
2009
DESCRIPTION
- Hillside vineyard in Montigny
- Located 7 Km from Sancerre
- Clay and limestone soil – Kimmeridgian marl, called “Saint Doulchard” marl
- Vineyards and soil regularly maintained
- Destalking, pressing selection, cold racking of the must
- Fermentation with temperature control in stainless steel vats
- Aging on fine lees
- Precipitation of the tartaric acids through the action of the winter cold in our cellars
WHITE TASTING NOTES
- Sensations:
- Colour: Yellow, golden highlights
- Nose: An explosive bouquet mingling aromas of box, broom and melon.
- In the mouth: A supple foretaste, fresh and full tasting in the mouth.
The characteristic nose being enriched with citrusy flavours.
- An ideal accompaniment to endive and Chavignol goat cheese "en papilotte", two fish Carpaccio, rabbit terrine with hazelnuts, a tournedos of turkey with citrus fruits, snails…
- Ideal serving temperature: 12 and 14°C