Jean Marc et Mathieu Crochet Sancerre Cuvee “Chêne Marchand” 2022
A round and unctuous Sancerre Blanc with a beautiful balance and a saline finish.
$370
The vintage
Winery
Domaine Jean-Marc et Mathieu CrochetAppellation & Region
Sancerre, Loire ValleyBlend
100% Sauvignon BlancSoil
ClayAlcohol Content
12.5%Average age of vines
25 yearsVineyards & Vinification
10 hectares of Sancerre Blanc Sauvignon grape variety planted on clay-limestone soil (caillottes).
Density: 6,400 vines / hectare
Pruning: Simple Guyot
Aged on lees for 12 months in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, bottling, packaging and storage on the property.
Tasting Notes
Pale yellow in colour with silver highlights, it offers a discreet first nose that opens, upon aeration, to aromas of anise and chalk. On the palate, frank in attack, it reveals itself to be round and unctuous with a beautiful balance and a saline finish.
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.
