2015 Sancerre “Clos des Bouffants”

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%