2021 Lucien Crochet Sancerre La Chene Marchand

Terroir

A blend of several plots within the same named place

Upper Oxfordian limestone locally known as “caillottes”

Shallow, well-drained soil

The vines are planted at mid-slope at an altitude of 240 to 260 metres

This wine is produced from vineyards in the village of Bué (principally the “Clos du Chêne Marchand”) that are planted uniquely to clay-limestone soils, known as “caillottes” and “griottes” which yield a wine of particularly fine quality and exceptional length. Usually harvested earlier than the other cuvées because of the excellent exposure of the vines to the sun, “Le Chêne” maintains an elegant acidity in support of the ripe fruit of these well-positioned vines.