COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Domaine Vacheron
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Vacheron Sancerre Les Romains is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Centre Loire sub-region of the Loire Valley. The 'Les Romains' vineyard is distinguished by its pure flint soils, contributing a unique smoky and flinty minerality to the wine. This single-vineyard bottling, first released in 1997, is part of Domaine Vacheron's philosophy, established in 1900, to showcase the distinct terroirs of Sancerre through biodynamic viticulture, drawing inspiration from Burgundy's vineyard classification system. The 2022 vintage benefited from a warm growing season, yielding ripe grapes with retained acidity and aromatic intensity.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€59
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
'Les Romains' was one of Vacheron's first single-vineyard bottlings (1997).
Fact 02
The name 'Les Romains' honors the ancient Romans who first cultivated vines here.
Fact 03
The vineyard is planted with vines ranging from 20 to over 60 years old.
Fact 04
Domaine Vacheron is certified organic and biodynamic.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Domaine Vacheron Sancerre Les Romains is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes that are hand-harvested. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts in a combination of stainless-steel, cement tanks, and open-top wooden fermenters. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 12 months on its fine lees, primarily in neutral French oak barrels or foudres. The estate practices certified organic and biodynamic viticulture, utilizing family-produced organic compost and avoiding synthetic materials.
