Daniel Chotard Sancerre “Les Cris” 2022
Sauvignon Blanc | Loire | France | White Wine | Daniel Chotard | 2022 | 0,75 L | 14,5 %
About
The Daniel Chotard Sancerre "Les Cris" 2022 is a dry white wine made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, sourced from the esteemed Sancerre region in France's Loire Valley. Known for its crisp and refreshing profile, this wine highlights the region's mineral-rich soils, which impart a unique complexity to its character. The 2022 vintage offers a vibrant expression of terroir, capturing the elegance and purity typical of Sancerre whites.
Tasting notes
Tasting notes reveal bright citrus aromas, primarily lemon and grapefruit, alongside green apple and subtle hints of fresh herbs. On the palate, it showcases lively acidity balanced by a mineral backbone, with flavors of lime zest and flint rounding out a long, clean finish. This wine is notably fresh and precise, making it an ideal representation of Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc.
Pairing
For food pairing, Daniel Chotard Sancerre “Les Cris” 2022 complements seafood dishes like oysters, scallops, and grilled white fish beautifully. Its acidity also pairs well with creamy goat cheese, a classic Loire Valley match.
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Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a white-wine grape from western France, now successfully grown in emerging and established wine regions all over the world. The variety produces lightly colored, aromatic dry white wines with fresh acidity. Synonyms: Fumé Blanc, Sauvignon Bianco, Muskat-Silvaner, Muskat-Sylvaner.
Sancerre
Sancerre produces ones of the most famous French wines. Vines are cultivated on slopes at altitudes of 100m above sea level. The soil - very chalky and contains a large amount of calcium therefore notes of minerals and flint are dominant in wines and it is characterized by a high, juicy acidity. These wines are pleasant to drink while they are young and all the beautiful notes stand out in the aroma like black currant leaves, gooseberries and green grass.
Loire is one of the biggest regions in Northern France. This beautiful valley that stretches more than 300 km in length has been the inspiration of poetry and art throughout the ages. The dominant grapes are different in each part of Loire, and this is the only region in France that produces equally good white, red, rose, dessert and sparkling wines.