Lucien Crochet ‘Le Chêne Marchand’ Sancerre Blanc, Loire, France 2023 (375ml)Lucien Crochet is a vigneron based in Bu (Sancerre) whose terroir driven portfolio focuses on expressing the unique soils of each parcel. The Le Chne Marchand bottling comes from his Clos du Chne Marchand plotsknown for early ripening and exceptional minerality. WINEMAKER: Lucien Crochet FARMING: Vines are pruned by Poussard Guyot, disbudded in spring, and worked with integrated protection and organic fertilizers. Harvest is by hand. VARIETY: 100%

TASTING NOTES: Aromas of blackcurrant

FLAVOR PROFILE: Aromas: Smoke

91 points – Decanter

no breadcrumbs—just good clams

demonstrate that Chardonnay from Givry can rival some of Burgundy’s more famous crus

or English-style pale ales

Variety: Grenache Blanc 60%

The palate is well-structured for the appellation level

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mineral depth

Food Pairings: Shellfish

ORIGIN: Mediterranean coast