SANCERRE BLANC - Foucher Lebrun
Terroir
Loire - Wine from 'Centre'
Soil: mainly calcareous but also siliceous
Grape variety: Sauvignon blanc
Vinification
Chilly racking of the must after pressing in pneumatic wine press
Vinification at low temperatures in thermo-regulated tanks
Fermentation for 15 days to 3 weeks
Barreling after fermentation and stirring of the lees
Ageing
Maturation in tanks over fine lees
and in french oak barrels during 8 months
(Not any new barrels in order to preserve
the freshness of Sauvignon grape variety)
Colour
Pale yellow colour with green hints
Nose
Passion fruit and peach
associated to floral scents such as acacia
Delicate vanilla exhalations strengthen the bouquet
Palate
The frank attack is melted in a full rich
and round mouth, brought out
by the maturation in wooden
The final is mineral
Wines & Food Pairing
Will match with salmon pastry
and others fishes in sauce
as for instance a sole,
a pike or crayfishes in 'court-bouillon'
Serve at 12° C (54° F)
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