Domaine du Pré Semelé - Sancerre blanc 2022
Loire
White
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A suave 100% Sauvignon with a fresh, gourmet, exotic character, tinged with notes of lemon, blackcurrant buds and a hint of thiol. A well-crafted Sancerre, true to the house's reputation.
Features
Estate
Domaine du Pré Semelé
Vintage
2022
Designation
Sancerre
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
Sauvignon blanc
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils (70% white earth, 30% pebbles) and limestone subsoil
Viticulture
In conversion to organic farming. Biological control since 2018. Working the soil, natural grassing, no chemical weedkillers, no anti-rot.
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Long, gentle direct pressing (approx. 3h30) with juice separation and separate vinification. Settling after 48 hours of cold stabilization (8°C). Yeasting with neutral yeast. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 15°-18°C for 3 weeks.
Breeding
On fine lees with stirring, racking and blending the following spring, fining with bentonite (natural clay), filtration with cellulose plates and bottling after CO2 adjustment.
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Pale gold colour
Nose
Thiole, with notes of blackcurrant buds, citrus and yellow fruit.
Mouth
Ample, supple, mineral and fruity. Harmonious and fresh.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled fish, seafood or even as an aperitif...
Domaine du Pré Semelé
Sancerre
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Graded area (2024 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Julien and Clément Raimbault are the next generation of Sancerre winemakers: trained by the Pinard brothers and Alphonse Mellot, they manage the family's 21-hectare vineyard on clay-limestone terroirs. The vines are grown according to the principles of organic agriculture (but without certification). The top-of-the-range cuvées, white Les Chasseignes and Zeste, and red Camille, are made from the oldest vines planted on the best-exposed plots. The very homogeneous range succeeds in both colors: the reds combine power and elegance, the whites are pure and slender. With very reasonable prices, this address is more than a sure bet: it's a real Gem !
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated domain (guide 2025) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
The Raimbault brothers, Julien and Clément, embody the new generation of Sancerre winegrowers. In previous editions, we've highlighted their limpid, modern wines, with no rough edges and a hint of polish. Parameters need to be fine-tuned for the winemakers to emancipate themselves from this technically irreproachable framework and offer a more vibrant definition of sancerre. "We're delighted to see the wines expressing themselves more freely. They are now more relaxed, more greedy, while retaining the precision that has been their trademark. 2022, a solar vintage, is a balancing act! The pleasure of tasting this wine has earned the domaine its first star.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. GILBERT H. Published on 17/11/2024
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Note and review by M. JEAN HERVE M. Published on 07/03/2024
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Note and review by M. JEAN-YVES M. Published on 29/08/2023
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Note and review by M. THOMAS B. Published on 21/06/2023
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