Sancerre "Calcaire", François Le Saint - 2022

Name: Sancerre "Calcaire", François Le Saint
Brand: François Le Saint
SKU: 40949
Price: 36.96 USD
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Item # 40949 750 mL

This Calcaire cuvée comes from vines planted in pure, chalk soils giving a freshness to this Sancerre that is impeccable.

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Color

White

Vintage

2022

Country

France

Region

Loire

Sub-Region

Sancerre

Producer

François Le Saint

Grape Variety

Sauvignon Blanc

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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Staff Pick Notes

François Le Saint is a 10th-generation family estate located in the heart of Sancerre, with a focus on Sauvignon Blanc and the various soils that express the intricacies of this beautiful grape. This bottling showcases the pure chalk soils created from ancient limestone, which bring forth a vibrant minerality in addition to wonderful aromas and flavors of citrus and orchard fruits. The new generation has converted their vineyards to organic farming while utilizing biodynamic principles. Fermenting with native yeasts also brings a terroir-specific uniqueness to this wine, while minimal sulfur additions keep the vibrancy of this cuvée fully in focus. Overall, this is a tremendous example of Sancerre from one of the most historical families in the region who have tended these vines for over 100 years!

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Glossary

Loire

There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.

Sauvignon Blanc

Few varietals have spawned as bizarre a list of descriptors as Sauvignon Blanc. Believe it or not, “cat pee” is in fact a complimentary tasting note, associated with some of the best bottlings. (It’s a somewhat odd way of pointing out herbaceousness in the wine.) Cat pee aside, Sauvignon Blanc (sometimes called "Fumé Blanc" in California) is a bit of a chameleon in terms of style, and quite utterly at the whim of the winemaker. Some are fermented in barrel, others in stainless steel. Some...