Domaine Vacher Sancerre
Crisp dry white wine · Domaine Vacher
Vintage: Recent Vintage
Type
Crisp dry white wine
Producer
Domaine Vacher
Country
France
Vintage
Recent Vintage
Region & Appellation
Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Sancerre AOC
Grape Varieties
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Color & Appearance
Pale straw with vibrant green highlights, brilliant clarity, and light viscosity with delicate legs trailing down the glass.
Aroma Profile
Aromas of freshly cut grass, crisp green apple, Meyer lemon, and flinty wet stone minerality with subtle hints of elderflower.
Tasting Notes
A refreshing attack featuring zesty citrus and mineral-driven acidity, developing into a mid-palate rich with herbaceous notes and white peach, leading to a long, clean, and bracingly dry finish.
Flavor Profile
Flavors of lime zest, green pear, chalky minerality, and fresh herbs, showing high intensity and a crisp evolution from attack to finish.
Body & Texture
Medium-light body with a sleek, vibrant texture and mouth-watering tension that accentuates its mineral focus.
Acidity & Tannins
High, racy acidity that provides structure, freshness, and exceptional balance to the fruit and mineral components.
Sweetness Level
Bone dry with negligible residual sugar, balanced by high natural acidity.
Alcohol Content
12.5% to 13.0%
Aging & Oak
Fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks on fine lees to preserve primary fruit characteristics and enhance texture without imparting oak flavors.
Food Pairings
Ideal with goat cheese (especially local Crottin de Chavignol), raw oysters, grilled white fish, and asparagus dishes.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled at 45-50°F in a universal white wine glass. Best enjoyed young, no decanting necessary.
Price Range
25 to 35 USD
Quality Assessment
Premium quality, offering a classic and dependable expression of regional Sancerre terroir.
Production Methods
Hand-harvested grapes, gentle pneumatic pressing, temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation with indigenous or selected yeasts, followed by brief aging on fine lees.
Terroir
A mix of Kimmeridgian limestone, flint (silex), and clay-limestone soils imparting distinct minerality and vibrant acidity to the vines.
History & Heritage
Rooted in the traditional winemaking heritage of the Sancerre appellation, focusing on crafting pure, terroir-driven expressions of Sauvignon Blanc.
Interesting Facts
Sancerre was historically a red wine region planted primarily with Pinot Noir until phylloxera devastated the vineyards in the late 19th century, after which Sauvignon Blanc took over and defined the region's modern fame.
Cellaring Potential
Best enjoyed within 1 to 4 years of release to capture its vibrant freshness and primary fruit character.
Similar Wines
Henri Bourgeois Sancerre, Pascal Jolivet Sancerre, and Dagueneau Blanc Fumé de Pouilly.