Cyprien Perchaud Sauvignon Blanc Val de Loire 2024

Aromas of fresh lemon, bitter citrus, elderflower and white stones. The palate is crisp and mineral-driven, with just a hint of citrus fruit. Balanced and expressive with a refreshing acidity. 

Grown on 25-year-old vines at 150-200 meters elevation in clay and sand soils. Gentle pressing, with fermentation carried out slowly in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Aged six months in stainless steel tanks on fine lees.

The Cyprien Perchaud estate is located in Sainte-Gemme-en-Sancerrois, the northernmost village of Sancerre. The winery was established in 1990 by Daniel Reverdy, where it was eventually passed down to his son, Cyprien. Production continues to be family-run, with eight hectares of holdings in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, planted on clay and limestone soils.

The cooler climate in this northern village allows the fruit to stay on the vines longer, creating excellent balance and tension. The grapes have more time to ripen and develop flavor while remaining fresh due to cool breezes. 

Respect for the plants and the famous Loire Valley soil (Caillottes, Terres Blanches, and Silex) is paramount here. The estate farms organically and embraces biodiversity, working without chemicals and using green harvest techniques to regulate yields and produce the healthiest possible fruit.

The winery is serious about protecting their vision of terroir-driven wines, and so so by harvesting all fruit by hand. It is then very thoroughly sorted - both in the vineyard at the plot, and in the cellar. Vinification and aging are in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and little intervention, to further preserve the typicity of Loire Valley terroir.