A benchmark Sancerre Blanc from Domaine Gerard Fiou, a small family estate working old vine Sauvignon Blanc on the famous limestone and flint soils of the appellation's most respected hillsides.
Tasting Notes
Pale gold with bright clarity. The nose is vibrant and expressive with classic Sancerre character: white grapefruit, lemon zest, gooseberry, and a fine mineral, flinty edge. On the palate it is dry and medium bodied with a lively, precise acidity, excellent freshness, and a long, mineral finish. Pure, clean, and unmistakably Loire.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Origin: France, Loire Valley, Sancerre AOC
- Style: Dry white, old vine, limestone and flint terroir
- Winemaking: Traditional vinification, stainless steel, lees ageing
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Food Pairing
The quintessential partner for goat's cheese, oysters, grilled fish, asparagus, and light vegetable dishes. One of France's great food wines.
Serving
Serve at 8-10°C. Best enjoyed within 3 to 5 years of harvest while the freshness and fruit are at their peak.
About the Producer
Domaine Gerard Fiou is a small, respected family estate in the Sancerre appellation of the Loire Valley, farming old vine Sauvignon Blanc on the chalky limestone and flint-rich soils that give the appellation its distinctive character. The domaine is known for wines of real purity and typicity, capturing the essence of Sancerre without artifice.
