Domaine des Chasseignes - Sancerre - White - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 White Sancerre stands out for its freshness and pure, precise Sauvignon Blanc character. Vibrant and well-balanced, it is aged on fine lees without oak, allowing the wine’s natural depth to shine. The result is a bright, juicy expression—light, perfectly ripe, and instantly appealing. A true Sancerre at heart, this wine captures the essence of the appellation with elegance and finesse. Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, fermented with neutral yeasts and aged in temperature-controlled vats on delicate lees.

Color:

Bright pale yellow.

Nose:

A beautiful freshness emphasised by citrus notes and a touch of acidity.

Palate:

A pure, vibrant expression of Sauvignon Blanc, delivering a juicy, light, and perfectly ripe profile that is instantly appealing. Fresh, mouthwatering, and crisp, with a beautifully balanced structure.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C

Food and wine pairing:

To be enjoyed with fish, seafood and goat's cheeses, starting with the famous Crottin de Chavignol.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

Domaine des Chasseignes is one of the most exciting new names to emerge from Sancerre in recent years. Behind the label are Aurore Dezat and David Girard, whose precision and vision have quickly stirred up buzz among insiders. The estate may be young, but it's already making waves with a tightly curated selection of wines, most of which are destined for export—so don’t expect to stumble across them just anywhere.

These are wines of real elegance and finesse, all organically grown and crafted to showcase the full range of Sancerre’s soils—from chalky white earth to caillottes and flint. The focus is on whites, with just a handful of reds, but across the board, purity and precision are the hallmarks.