Sancerre "Croq'Caillotte", Emile Balland

Sancerre "Croq'Caillotte", Emile Balland - 2023

Item # 42022 750 mL

Emile Balland farms about 2 acres of the Sauvignon Blanc. Croq'Caillotte refers to the singular distinctive taste imparted by chalky pebbles that cover the steeply sloped vineyards. A beautiful wine, full of pretty floral aromatics and striking minerality.
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Color
White
Vintage
2023
Country
France
Region
Loire
Sub-Region
Sancerre
Producer
Emile Balland
Grape Variety
Sauvignon Blanc
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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...

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