Lucien Crochet Sancerre Le Chene Marchand 2015 rawdiscountedluc strongly characterised by travertine

strongly characterised by travertine

It seems like long ago when the Sandrones used to vinify in their garage

wonderful acid structure like Riesling

subtly rich yet savoury structure and a delicate but defined line of refreshing acidity

linseed and seaweed

Lucien Crochet Sancerre Le Chene Marchand 2015 rawdiscountedluc strongly characterised by travertineThis wine is produced from vineyards in the village of Bu (principally the Clos du Chene Marchand) that are planted uniquely to clay limestone soils, known as caillottes and griottes which yield a wine of particularly fine quality and exceptional length. Usually harvested earlier than the other cuves because of the excellent exposure of the vines to the sun, Le Chene maintains an elegant acidity in support of the ripe fruit of these well positioned