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Sancerre Le Rochoy
2023
$44.75
For several generations, Domaine Laporte has held a pioneering position and has acquired a reputation for the quality of its wines. This notoriety is the fruit of the rigor, the determination and the know-how of the two passionate Sancerre families who have succeeded one another. Our property extends over 21 hectares in the heart of the appellation, planted with Sauvignon Blanc for the Sancerre blanc, and Pinot Noir for the Sancerre red and the Sancerre rosé. Each of our wines is vinified...
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Le Rochoy is a unique hillside in the Sancerrois. It was once a Gallo-Roman quarry called "Rochetum". The flint stones strewn on the ground accumulate heat during the day and release it at night. The subsoil, composed of flint, gives this cuvée all its minerality. The ripening of the grapes is rapid and gives an exceptional white Sancerre.
Harvesting by hand preserves the grapes. A pneumatic press extracts the juices. The musts are then decanted thanks to the cold and the alcoholic fermentation takes place with the natural yeasts of the grapes at temperatures between 15°C and 18°C for 15 days. This makes it possible to preserve all the fruit aromas, and its very beautiful minerality.
Pale yellow color with silver reflections. The wine is crystalline and clear. The nose expresses beautiful white flowers and very ripe yellow-fleshed fruits with a hint of angelica (small candied fruit). The palate presents a beautiful, very expressive and balanced freshness. The minerality of the flint stands out with a slight smokiness in the mouth. Le Rochoy develops superb fullness and astonishing generosity. Pairings with lobster
A lively, focused and precise sauvignon blanc showing notes of sliced apples, cinnamon and mild spices. Medium-bodied with vivid acidity. There is a fresh lemon character balancing the comforting fruit. Plenty of energy, with an agreeable finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
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