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Lucien Crochet - Sancerre Les Calcaires

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Tasting notes

Classic Sancerre from limestone soils: citrus zest, white flowers and a flinty edge on the nose. The palate is taut and mineral, with crisp acidity and a chalky texture. Finishes saline and long, with a clean, refreshing snap.

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Provenance

Type
White
Country
France
Appellation
Sancerre
Region
Loire

Technical

Serving
10° - 12° C

Key characteristics

About this wine

Les Calcaires is Lucien Crochet's expression of Sancerre from the Loire, named for the limestone (calcaire) soils that give the appellation its mineral backbone. As with all white Sancerre, the wine is made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc, grown on the chalky slopes above the Loire river.

Expect taut, precise fruit with citrus and orchard notes over a chalky, mineral core. Serve well chilled at 10-12°C as an aperitif or alongside shellfish, goat's cheese and other classic Loire pairings that favour bright, focused whites.

Behind the bottle

Region

Loire

The Loire Valley stretches approximately 1,000 kilometers along France's longest river, from the Atlantic coast inland to the central highlands. This extensive wine region encompasses diverse terroirs across four main…

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Appellation

Sancerre

Sancerre is an appellation d'origine contrôlée located in the eastern Loire Valley of France, centered around the hilltop town of Sancerre in the Cher department. The appellation was established in 1936 and encompasses 14…

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