COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Domaine Hubert Brochard
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Hubert Brochard, founded in Chavignol in 1900, is a historic Loire Valley estate. In 2022, the estate was acquired by the Bollinger family group, who retained the founding family's expertise while introducing modern precision. The Château de Fontaine-Audon cuvée is unique as it is the only château in Sancerre built directly on Terres de Silex (flint soils). These south-facing slopes in northern Sancerre yield grapes with exceptional ripeness and a signature smoky, flinty character.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€29
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Château de Fontaine-Audon is the only château in the Sancerre region built directly on flint (silex) soils.
Fact 02
A small portion (10%) of this cuvée is aged in terracotta amphorae to add texture without imparting oak flavors.
Fact 03
The estate is undergoing organic conversion, aiming for 100% organic certification by 2030.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process, led by winemaker Rodrigo Zamorano, focuses on preserving fresh primary aromas. Grapes are harvested at peak maturity and gently pressed using pneumatic gravity presses without destemming to prevent oxygen exposure. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The wine is aged on its fine lees for over six months, with approximately 10% of the blend aged in terracotta amphorae to introduce gentle micro-oxygenation and texture without oak influence.
