Comte de la Chevalière Sancerre
Crisp dry white wine · Cave des Vins de Sancerre
Vintage: NV
Type
Crisp dry white wine
Producer
Cave des Vins de Sancerre
Country
France
Vintage
NV
Region & Appellation
Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Sancerre AOC
Grape Varieties
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Color & Appearance
Pale straw with brilliant green highlights, clear and bright with moderate viscosity and delicate legs
Aroma Profile
Aromatic and expressive with notes of freshly cut grass, green apple, crushed stone, elderflower, and hints of lemon zest
Tasting Notes
A lively and refreshing palate entry that leads into a focused mid-palate of citrus and flinty minerality, finishing clean, crisp, and dry with lingering aromatic persistence
Flavor Profile
Zesty lime, crisp green apple, white peach, wet chalk, and subtle herbal undertones with high flavor intensity and vibrancy
Body & Texture
Medium-light body with a sleek, refreshing mouthfeel, clean texture, and brisk acidity that provides great energy
Acidity & Tannins
High, racy acidity that frames the wine's vibrant fruit profile and provides structure and length
Sweetness Level
Bone dry with negligible residual sugar
Alcohol Content
13.0% ABV
Aging & Oak
Un-oaked, fermented and aged in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve primary fruit character and crisp freshness
Food Pairings
Fresh goat cheese (Crottin de Chavignol), oysters, grilled white fish, asparagus risotto, and lemon-herb chicken
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled at 45-50°F (7-10°C) in a standard white wine glass, best enjoyed young
Price Range
$20 - $30
Quality Assessment
Solid premium quality tier, consistently delivering classic Sancerre typicity and excellent value
Production Methods
Hand-harvested or carefully machine-harvested grapes, gentle pneumatic pressing, cool temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation using selected yeasts, and short tank aging on fine lees without malolactic fermentation
Terroir
Kimmeridgian limestone and silex (flint) soils on rolling hillsides with a cool continental climate, producing classic mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc
History & Heritage
Produced by the Cave des Vins de Sancerre, representing local growers who highlight the unique terroir of the Sancerre appellation
Interesting Facts
Sancerre was originally known for planting red Pinot Noir before the phylloxera epidemic devastated the vineyards, after which Sauvignon Blanc became the dominant variety
Cellaring Potential
Best consumed within 2 to 4 years of the vintage to enjoy its vibrant primary fruit and crisp acidity
Similar Wines
Henri Bourgeois Sancerre, Pascal Jolivet Sancerre, and basic Pouilly-Fumé