COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
J. de Villebois
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
J. de Villebois Sancerre Blanc is a dry white wine from the Sancerre appellation in France's Loire Valley, produced by the family winery J. de Villebois. The wine is a cuvée made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes cultivated on three renowned Sancerre terroirs: Caillottes, Terres Blanches, and Silex. This approach is designed to offer a modern yet classic representation of the appellation's character. The producer, J. de Villebois, is committed to sustainable winemaking practices and expressing the best of Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc through innovation and respect for terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes sourced from three distinct Sancerre terroirs: Caillottes, Terres Blanches, and Silex.
Fact 02
Practices sustainable winegrowing and adheres to CSR labels.
Fact 03
Fermented in a mix of stainless steel and concrete tanks.
Fact 04
Aims for a contemporary yet traditional expression of Sancerre.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for J. de Villebois Sancerre Blanc begins with the rapid transport of harvested grapes to the winery to minimize skin contact. The grapes undergo gentle pressing before fermentation, which takes place traditionally in stainless steel tanks over 7 to 15 days. A portion of the wine is also fermented in concrete tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on fine lees in stainless steel for at least six months, with some batches undergoing batonnage for up to four months. The wine is then blended and bottled in the spring after the harvest.
