2009 Sancerre, Domaine Benoît Chauveau
White • Loire Valley • Sancerre AOC • France • Sauvignon Blanc
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2009 Sancerre, Domaine Benoît Chauveau, Loire, France, Sancerre
Born into a family of wine for several generations, Benedict Chauveau has taken over part of the vineyard from his parents in 1995 and his grandparents vineyards in 1997. Since 2000 he is associated partner with his wife Emmanuelle. Today, the domain is composed of a dozen hectares on Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé and Pouilly-sur-Loire with different types of soil (Kimmeridgian marl, flint clay and limestone Villiers).
Some 80,000 bottles are produced each year in a constant quality characterized by a rigorous conduct of the vine pest management (using a minimum of treatment products on the vine, only in terms of disease). The wines are subject to traditional vinification and the different wines are carefully assembled. 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged in stainless steel tanks. Vineyard in Sancerre: 6 hectares. Vines of 20 years on average.
- Name:
- Sancerre, Domaine Benoît Chauveau
- Appelation:
- Sancerre AOC
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Loire Valley
- Type:
- White
- Vintage:
- 2009
- Varietal:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 13,0%
- Type:
- Yellow gold with deep concentration
- Nose:
- Pink grapefruit, mango, apricots, almonds, white peach
- Taste:
- Fresh and mineral attack, refreshing acidity, balanced mid-palate citrus with soft touch, very long finish
- Dishes suggestions:
- White wine that will perfectly match with all your fish dishes: grilled sole, shrimp croquette, plaice meuniere, lobster thermidor, ...
- Conservation:
- To drink from now until 5 years
- Service Temperature:
- 14°C
- Delivery:
- Once you’ve completed your order you’ll receive an order confirmation email. Then, when your order leaves our warehouse you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email that includes a code to track the status of your order.
- Billing:
- Your invoice will be automatically sent to you after your purchase. Please fill in the usual information while placing your order (name, address, VAT number). You can also contact us through: support@upperwine.com.
- Returns:
- Please check the status of the case and bottles upon delivery. If you want to return your order, please send an email to support@upperwine.com. Returns will only be accepted in their original and closed packaging.
- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.