Domaine Fleuriet et fils , Côtes de Marloup

Appellation :

Sancerre

Variety :

Sauvignon

Vintage :

2021

Color :

white

Price :

Members only

Characteristics of this wine :

Soils/exposure : Unique plot of Kimmeridgian marls harvested later.

Age of the vines : 30 years

Yield : 45 hl/ha

Certification : Organic Agriculture since 2016 and Demeter (biodynamics) since 2021, in the process of conversion to biodynamics

Vinification/aging : Manual harvest. Fermentation and aging in ovoid vats for 12 months then storing the bottles with the bottom up for 6 months. No additives added during vinification and aging. Sulphited wine at 3gr/hl at the 1st sulphiting.

Taste and nose : Later harvest bringing a rich and greedy register in its aromatic. Delicious notes evoking ripe citrus fruits, apricot, pear as well as an exotic touch (lychee).

Food pairing : Goes perfectly with fish such as cod or even salmon with lemon cream, and seafood. Also goes very well with white meats and goat cheeses.