Produced in small quantities, just 40 ares, this red wine is a blend of selected old vines. The expression of Pinot Noir on clay-limestone soil and Kimmeridgian marl reveals an assertive Sancerrois! A complex, precise nose reminiscent of blueberry and blackberry extends into a powerful palate, built on ripe tannins and supported by a woody base.
Features
Estate
Daniel Crochet
Cuvée
Cuvée Prestige
Vintage
2018
Designation
Sancerre
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir, vieilles vignes
Terroirs
On white clay-limestone soils and Kimmeridgian marls
Viticulture
Integrated pest management, grassing, no weedkillers or chemical fertilizers
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Total or partial destemming, cold maceration for 5 to 8 days, fermentation at 16 to 26°C with indigenous yeasts, light pumping-over and punching-down. Vatting from 18 to 30 days. Press juices vinified separately, then blended with free-run juice. 60% directly racked into barrels.
Breeding
12 months: 60% in barrels (new to 5 wines) and 500L tons, 40% in vats. Then 4 to 6 months in concrete vats.
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep red with purple tones
Nose
Complex, ripe fruit aromas: blueberry, blackberry
Mouth
Powerful, ripe tannins, beautiful harmony with a woody background
Serve
AT 15°-16°C
Drink before
2025-2029
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with blanquette de veau, tête de veau with gribiche sauce, lamprey with red wine, a fine piece of red meat or a cheese such as Cantal...
Daniel Crochet
Sancerre
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2020 guide) 15/20 (Vintage 2017) (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Daniel Crochet is one of the most talented winegrowers in the Loire: he cultivates 10 hectares on parcels spread between Bué and Sancerre, making the most of soils of white earth and pebbles. From entry-level to prestige cuvées, all the wines show great consistency. In the white category, Plante des Prés and Chêne Marchand, located in the best sectors of their locality, are among the region's finest Sauvignons. This is a top priority for the wine-lover.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2020 guide) 16.5/20 Coup de Coeur (Vintage 2017)
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
On the white earth and caillottes soils of the Bué commune, Daniel Crochet, François' cousin, has been running this quality family estate since 1996. The work here is of the utmost seriousness, with grass-covered vines, ageing on lees and meticulous vinification. The domaine is fortunate to benefit from some of the finest plots in the area, in particular Plante des Prés and Chêne Marchand. We've been impressed by the precision and depth of the reds over the last few vintages, and salute Daniel Crochet's meticulous work.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. ROLAND A. Published on 28/08/2021
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Note and review by M. LUDOVIC B. Published on 10/06/2021
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