Daniel Crochet - Sancerre blanc 2023

Bettane & Desseauve

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.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the domain :

Daniel Crochet comes from a line of winegrowers of which he represents the 4th generation, and is regularly cited in the Guide. At the head of the family estate since 1996, he now manages a 10-hectare vineyard spread between Sancerre and Bué, and has undertaken organic conversion.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the wine:

A delicious interpretation of Sauvignon, established with finesse. Lemony tones, floral allure. A mineral identity asserted in this cuvée.

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. The whites, aged in enamelled vats (and partially in demi-muids for Chêne Marchand), are beautifully crafted, meticulous and calibrated. 2023 is the first vintage to be certified organic.