Domaine Hubert Brochard
Sancerre Chateau Fontaine-Audon 2023
Sancerre
This Sauvignon comes from vineyards surrounding the beautiful Chateau de Fontaine Audon in the north of the Appellation, on flinty soil. The vineyard is HVE environmental certified (High Environmental Value). Sauvignon grapes are harvested partly with machines and by hand. Pressing is only in pneumatic presses. The vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperature in order to keep all the fine aromas of Sauvignon. This flinty terroir will give very mineral, fine and precise Sancerre. The wine is bottled around July the year after the harvest. A perfect expression of the flinty soil of Sancerre.
Vineyard
Hubert Brochard Vineyard is a total of 93 Ha : 83 Ha in Sancerre (with 10 Ha of Pinot Noir), 5 Ha in Pouilly Fumé, 5 Ha in IGP. It is very fragmented and extends over the villages of Chavignol, Sancerre, Amigny, Sainte Gemme, Ménétréol , Saint Satur, Thauvenay and Vinon. Powerful erosion has developed many types of soils (Chalk, Caillotes and flint). The average age of the vine is 30 years old. The vineyard is HVE environmental certified (High Environmental Value)
Vintage
A warm, dry summer in the Central Loire with timely September rain in 2023 resulted in grapes reaching full ripeness and textbook alcohol levels.
Tasting Note
Pale yellow. An expressive nose with pineapple, passion fruit and bright citrus. Well-balanced and structured with brilliant freshness.
Food Paring
Sushis, oysters, seafood, grilled fish
Color
White
Appellation
Sancerre
Farming
Sustainable
Alcohol
12.50%
Suggested Retail Price
$44.99
Reviews
Wine Spectator - August 17, 2024 "Mineral-driven and precise, with snap pea, celery root and tarragon notes bringing a herbaceous dimension to flavors of lemon, lime and crunchy nectarine. A slight chalkiness adds grip to the mouthwatering palate, while white grapefruit acidity courses from beginning to end. Clean and racy, with intriguing depth."
Trade Materials
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