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Lucien Crochet, Sancerre Blanc "Le Chene Marchand", 2020

White Wine from Loire, France
by Lucien Crochet
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The flagship white from one of Sancerre's most respected old-guard houses, in a vintage now hitting its stride. Domaine Lucien Crochet, based in the village of Bué, owns one of the great holdings on the famous Le Chêne Marchand slope — Bué's Kimmeridgian and Oxfordian limestone outcrop, in the heart of Sancerre's most age-worthy terroir. Harvest is early to preserve acid, the wine stays ten months on the lees for textural depth, and around 15% sees large neutral oak. 2020 was a warm, balanced Loire vintage that's now five years in — exactly when serious Sancerre starts to show its mature side, layering stone-fruit richness over the chalky, racy spine. With another decade of upside ahead, this is the proof that Sancerre belongs in the conversation with white Burgundy.

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Antonio Galloni

92 points

"The 2020 Le Chene Marchand has more concentration than the 2019. While there is heat in the 2019 from the 14.5% alcohol, the same alcohol level is well-integrated in 2020, showing better balance. This mid-weight style looks for savory characters rather than primary fruit. Expect a savory, nutty Sauvignon Blanc with some grapefruit and bright acidity. The 2020 offers a long, savory finish." —Rebecca Gibb MW

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Sauvignon Blanc

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Crottin de Chavignol is the classic, then goat-cheese salads, sole meuniere, oysters, grilled white fish with herb butter, scallops, or roast chicken with tarragon. A Sancerre for the dinner table.

Tasting Profile

Layered and chalky. Yellow apple, pear, honeysuckle, white grapefruit and warm citrus pith over a deep limestone-driven spine. Texture is creamy from lees but the finish is razor-clean and saline.

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