Lucien Crochet, Sancerre Blanc "Le Chene Marchand", 2020 SO102825 Istine GS Organic certified (AB) since 2007

Organic certified (AB) since 2007 after transitioning from 2000

where the tile-like stones hold little water and force the vines to struggle

Blanc de Sable (white of sand) is named for exactly that

vinified with native yeasts and minimal sulfur

polished tannins and the lifted acidity the vintage is known for

Lucien Crochet, Sancerre Blanc "Le Chene Marchand", 2020 SO102825 Istine GS Organic certified (AB) since 2007The flagship white from one of Sancerre's most respected old guard houses, in a vintage now hitting its stride. Domaine Lucien Crochet, based in the village of Bu, owns one of the great holdings on the famous Le Chne Marchand slope Bu's Kimmeridgian and Oxfordian limestone outcrop, in the heart of Sancerre's most age worthy terroir. Harvest is early to preserve acid, the wine stays ten months on the lees for textural depth, and around 15% sees large