Jacques Dumont Sancerre is grown on the hills just southeast of the village of Sancerre and thrives on the soils of clay-limestone and flint. In order to optimize the quality of each harvest, the vines are subject to constant observation: yields are limited to ensure high-quality fruit, and the maturity of each plot is evaluated to identify the optimal time for harvest. After sorting the grapes, they are pressed slowly to extract only the best fruit. The wine is then fermented for two weeks at temperatures of 55˚ to 64˚ Fahrenheit, a technique that ensures the conservation of maximum fruit flavors. The wine is aged lees until February to develop complexity and body along with a long finish. A succession of tastings then follows to determine the ideal bottling time for Sancerre.

Harvest Note
2023 was an excellent growing season, free from the frost and hail that has troubled other recent vintages. Thus 2023 gave good yields and strong quality.
Tasting Note
Fruity and concentrated on the nose with citrus and tropical fruits
Food Pairing
Serve as an aperitif or with seafood or berry salads
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
APPELLATION: Sancerre AOC
ABV: 12.5%
Unique Selling Points
  • The upper Loire Valley is known for two iconic wine growing sub-regions
  • Sancerre is located to the west of Loire River

About the Grape

Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc has vivid, assertive aromas and flavors of gooseberries, citrus, herbs framed by tangy acidity. Oak contact adds tropical fruit, vanilla, lanolin and toast notes.
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