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Sancerre Blanc Croq’ Caillotte
Extra Notes
This tiny 6.5 hectare domaine in the Loire was started by Emile Balland in 1999. The Ballands have been making wines in the Loire since 1650 and his father was instrumental in achieving recognition for the young AOC Coteaux du Giennois in the 1980s. Emile has just one hectare of Sancerre and his cuvée Croq'Caillotte comes from the steep, south facing slopes of the Amigny area of Sancerre and is one of those rare wines that hugely over-deliver on quality. The Beaux Jours blanc is produced from vineyards on the slopes of the Loire river at Bonny and Beaulieu and is a complex wine with leesy character and great finesse but at an everyday price.
Producer
Domaine Emile Balland
Country
France
Region
Loire Valley
Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc
Type
Light & Crisp
Closure
Cork
Colour
White
ABV
12.50%
£22.00
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Tastes & Tones
Perfect with...
poultry
seafood
Region
Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is famous for its world-class wines. The Valley is laced with vineyards all the way from Sancerre to the ocean, and it offers wines ranging from to suit every palate from sparkling vouvrays to vibrant sancerres.
