2015 Sancerre “Clos des Bouffants”
Domaine Roger Neveu
★ $24.00
Brothers Éric and Jean-Philippe Neveu are the vignerons behind a recently acquired Sancerre domaine we are excited to present to our customers here in the U.S. The Neveu family has deep roots in the Loire Valley; in fact, records trace their lineage back to the 12th century, in the very same village the current generation calls home.The Neveus began estate-bottling in the 1970s, focusing their production on the historically acclaimed Clos des Bouffants: with its southern exposure, this steep, rocky vineyard had long been recognized for giving impeccably ripe Sauvignon Blanc of great finesse. The Sancerre it yields has a wonderful limestone-derived edge that is kept in check by its concentration and rich, satisfying fruit. The lip-smacking lemon and lime, delightful floral notes, and zippy, chalky finish are the perfect introduction to the domaine. –Anthony Lynch
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- Vintage 2015
- Bottle Size 750mL
- Blend Sauvignon Blanc
- Appellation Sancerre
- Country France
- Region Loire
- Vineyard 20 years average, 18 ha
- Soil Limestone
- Winemaker Éric & Jean-Philippe Neveu
- Aging Wine aged for 3 months before first racking, aged for 8 to 12 months in total
- Farming Lutte Raisonnée
- Alcohol 12.5%
