Vacheron Sancerre Blanc Bio 2024 white

Vacheron Sancerre Blanc Bio 2023 is a pure, organically grown Sauvignon Blanc that captures the classic elegance of Loire Valley white wine. Crafted by one of Sancerre’s benchmark estates, it brings together fruit from different vineyard parcels to offer a complete, nuanced expression of the appellation. This cuvée unites Sancerre’s three key soil types in a single bottle, creating a beautifully balanced and authentic taste of the region’s heritage.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2023 Vacheron Sancerre Blanc Bio shows a pale straw-yellow color with green reflections, signaling freshness and youth. The nose is vibrant and precise, with lifted aromas of citrus zest, green apple, white peach and gooseberry, interwoven with notes of fresh herbs, wet stone and a flinty, smoky edge that is so typical of top Sancerre. On the palate, this wine is dry, crisp and finely textured, combining juicy, zesty fruit with a distinct mineral backbone. Lime, grapefruit and crunchy pear sit alongside subtle tropical hints, while the flint and chalk-derived minerality give a mouthwatering tension and length. The finish is long, clean and saline, with a fine, almost chalky grip. While wonderfully approachable in its youth, this Sancerre will gain additional complexity and nuance over the next 3–5 years, developing more layered aromas of citrus peel, subtle honey and dried herbs.

Production
Domaine Vacheron’s Sancerre Blanc Bio 2023 is sourced from multiple parcels across the Sancerre appellation, each representing one of the region’s three emblematic soil types. Silex (flint) soils contribute precision and a vivid, smoky minerality; Terres Blanches, rich in weathered marl, bring generosity of fruit and early accessibility; and Caillottes, with their high content of broken limestone, add structure, tension and depth. The vines are farmed organically and biodynamically, with a strong emphasis on soil health and biodiversity. Grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness to preserve freshness and aromatic purity, then gently pressed. Fermentation typically takes place in temperature-controlled tanks with indigenous or carefully selected yeasts, followed by élevage on fine lees to enhance texture, complexity and length while maintaining the wine’s crystalline, terroir-driven character.

Food & Serving
This Sancerre is a natural partner for seafood and refined, light dishes: think oysters, shellfish, grilled prawns, seared scallops or simply prepared white fish. It also pairs beautifully with goat’s cheese (especially Loire classics like Crottin de Chavignol), fresh salads with citrus dressings, sushi, ceviche, and vegetable-based dishes such as asparagus, fennel or courgette. Serve well chilled, ideally around 8–10 °C, to highlight its precision and freshness. Decanting is not essential, but pouring the wine into a carafe 15–20 minutes before serving can help it open up aromatically, especially in its first year or two.

Producer
Domaine Vacheron is one of Sancerre’s most respected family-run estates, renowned for its pioneering work with organic and biodynamic viticulture in the Loire Valley. Over generations, the Vacheron family has built up an exceptional mosaic of vineyard holdings across the appellation’s prime terroirs, allowing them to craft wines that are both deeply rooted in place and consistently high in quality. Today, the domaine is widely regarded as a reference point for pure, terroir-expressive Sauvignon Blanc (and increasingly Pinot Noir) in Sancerre, with a track record of critical acclaim and a loyal following among sommeliers and wine lovers seeking authentic, finely made Loire wines.