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France | Loire | Domaine Serge Laloue | Sancerre Silex

Sancerre Silex

Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc

Notes
VINEYARD: 2.5 hectare vineyard with southeastern exposure.

VINE AGE: 40 years

SOIL: Siliceous clay

FARMING: Non-certified organic vineyard management. Simple Guyot pruning. Natural grassing, soil labor. Organic manure. No waste weeding.

VINIFICATION: Ageing 6 months on fine lees in stainless steel tank with pumping over. Average production 20,000 bottles.

TASTING NOTES: Mineral and fleshy. Perfumed and pleasant, with a long and precise finish. Pair with seafood in a creamy sauce.