Jean Marc et Mathieu Crochet Sancerre Blanc Classique 2022
A fresh and minerality Sancerre Blanc. Pale yellow colour with grey highlights. The nose is quite fresh with aromas of white fruits and citrus fruits dominating. On the palate, a fairly sunny profile with a good balance between roundness and freshness.
$370
The vintage
Winery
Domaine Jean-Marc et Mathieu CrochetAppellation & Region
Sancerre, Loire ValleyBlend
100% Sauvignon BlancSoil
clay-limestoneAlcohol Content
12.5%Average age of vines
25 yearsVineyards & Vinification
10 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc grape variety planted on clay-limestone soil (caillottes) and clay soil (terres blanches).
Density: 6400 vines/hectare
Pruning: Simple Guyot
Average age of vines: 25 years
The Winery
Jean-Marc and Mathieu Crochet are an exemplary father-son duo in the world of wine, embodying the essence of the Sancerre terroir. Their family estate, located in Bué, is among the top appellations in Sancerre, encompassing 12 hectares of vineyards.Perched atop a limestone ridge, the estate benefits from a North-South exposure, ideal for their vineyards. The vineyards are primarily planted with Sauvignon Blanc, along with a small amount of Pinot Noir. They produce a masterful Sauvignon Blanc, elegant reds, and a refreshing rosé. The Sauvignon Blanc vines thrive on ‘caillottes,’ a soil rich in fossilized limestone mixed with clay, contributing to the freshness and minerality characteristic of the Bué terroirs. The resulting wine is a taut, very dry, and mineral-driven Sancerre with a straightforward expression.
Jean-Marc and Mathieu Crochet’s wines beautifully balance tradition and innovation, respecting the soil and classic techniques while embracing modern methods to achieve remarkable quality.
Each of their bottles tells a story of passion, family, and deep respect for the Sancerre terroir.
