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Sancerre Blanc Tradition 2025 Château de Sancerre
The 2025 Sancerre Blanc Tradition by Château de Sancerre comes from the heart of the Loire Valley, where Sauvignon Blanc finds one of its most distinctive expressions. This cuvée captures the diversity of the appellation through a blend of its three historic terroirs: Terres Blanches, Silex and Caillottes. Each contributes a different dimension, creating a wine that balances fruit expression, mineral freshness and a finely textured structure.
The vineyards of Château de Sancerre extend across the villages of Sancerre, Bué, Crézancy, Thauvenay and Ménétréol. The Terres Blanches, composed of limestone-rich marl, contribute structure and depth; the Caillottes, characterised by stony limestone soils, bring delicacy and brightness; while Silex, the region's flint-rich terroir, adds tension and definition to the blend.
Harvesting is organised separately for each terroir, according to the ripeness of the grapes. Vinification also takes place individually in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the distinctive character of each vineyard selection. The wine then matures for an average of 12 months on fine lees, developing texture and finesse before the final blending process.
In the glass, the wine displays a brilliant, light yellow colour. The nose is intense and fresh, revealing aromas of white and yellow orchard fruit, white flowers and delicate exotic notes. On the palate, ripe fruit meets lively acidity in a harmonious balance, creating a juicy, rounded texture with impressive freshness. A subtle mineral impression adds definition, while the finish is marked by long aromatic persistence.
The 2025 Sancerre Tradition pairs naturally with oysters, shellfish, delicate fish dishes and Loire Valley goat's cheeses. Its freshness also makes it an excellent aperitif. The recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
A Sauvignon Blanc that expresses the geological diversity of Sancerre through balance, precision and harmony, bringing together the distinctive qualities of three remarkable Loire Valley terroirs.
