COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Earl Christian Thirot Fournier
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Sancerre Domaine des Vieux Pruniers 2023 is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley's Sancerre appellation. Produced by Earl Christian Thirot Fournier, a family with a multi-generational winemaking history, the estate is located in the esteemed Cru village of Bué. The vineyards benefit from chalky limestone and clay-limestone soils, including 'Caillottes' and 'Terres Blanches', on south-facing slopes. The domaine is committed to sustainable viticulture, with a focus on expressing the unique terroir of Sancerre.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
9-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Thirot-Fournier family farms 7 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated on south-facing slopes at 250 meters elevation.
Fact 03
The domaine uses no herbicides on most of its parcels.
Fact 04
Bué is recognized as a prime Cru area within Sancerre.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process begins with immediate pressing of the grapes after harvest, followed by cold settling of the juice. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for about 15 days. Post-fermentation, the wine is aged on its fine lees for several months to develop texture and complexity. The final stages involve fining, filtering, and bottling at the domaine. The producer is committed to sustainable viticulture, with a practice of not using herbicides on most of their vineyard parcels.
