Alban Roblin, Sancerre Blanc La Rabotine, 2024

Alban Roblin’s Sancerre Blanc La Rabotine is a bright, terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc that captures everything people love about great Sancerre: clarity, lift, and a distinctly mineral finish. Produced from a carefully selected mix of vineyard sites and shaped by a restrained, hands-off approach, it offers both precision and immediate charm. Since taking over production at Château la Rabotine in 2010, Roblin has quickly built a reputation for expressive wines that sing with freshness and place.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this 2024 Sancerre shows a vivid, pale colour with plenty of energy and brightness. The nose is aromatic and inviting, with elderflower, gooseberry, lime zest, lemon juice, freshly cut grass, and green apple all coming through clearly. The palate is crisp and pure, with vibrant citrus and orchard fruit framed by a lively, mineral backbone. There’s a refreshing tension to the wine, and the finish leaves a pleasing chalky, stony bite that adds structure and makes the wine feel especially polished. It is best enjoyed young for its freshness, though it should hold nicely over the next few years.

Production
La Rabotine is made from fruit grown across four Sancerre vineyards: Les Perrieres, Le Canard, La Rabotine, and Côte de Valliens. The sites are split between Terres Blanches and Caillotes, two classic Sancerre soil types known for producing wines with depth, freshness, and mineral precision. The wine is fermented in stainless steel to preserve purity, then aged for five months on the lees, with occasional stirring to build texture and complexity while keeping the focus firmly on terroir.

Food & Serving
This is a natural match for goat’s cheese, shellfish, oysters, grilled white fish, sushi, and fresh salads with herbs or citrus. Serve well chilled at around 8–10°C to bring out its freshness and aromatic detail. Decanting is not necessary, though a few minutes in the glass can help the wine open beautifully.

Producer
Alban Roblin has been producing Sancerre at Château la Rabotine since 2010, bringing a thoughtful and minimal-intervention style to one of the Loire’s most celebrated appellations. Through family connections, he was able to expand his work at the estate, strengthening an already promising career and giving wine lovers easier access to his expressive, finely tuned Sancerre. His wines are increasingly recognised for their purity, drinkability, and strong sense of place.

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