Pleasant, harmonious and generous, this wine is the ideal reflection of la Perrière caves’ limestone soils.
Growing Conditions
All the vineyards are sustainably managed using soil tillage and grass cover. The set-up of the Sancerre wine region and its rolling hills provide very good exposure, which helps the grapes to attain exceptional maturity.
Soil : Caillottes.
Harvest
Grapes are both hand and mechanically harvested in the middle of September (10 September)
Winemaking
After pressing the grapes, the must is clarified for 24 hours at around 8-10°C. Once decanted, wine ferments in stainless steel vats at low temperatures, never over 18°C to preserve all the natural aromas. The wine is aged on fine lees for 8 months and is usually bottled in May. The wine aged at least 5 months in the cellar.
Nose
On the nose, a good intensity and complexity through exotic fruits (mango, lychee) and small red fruits (strawberry, redcurrant, blackcurrant) aromas.
Palate
After a round and smooth attack on the palate, this wine offers a wide range of aromas. Pleasant, harmonious and generous, this wine is the ideal reflection of la Perrière caves’ limestone soils.
Appearance
Bright yellow color with grey tints.
Food Pairing
Perfect with cheese appetizers (pie) or butter sauce fish dishes.