Taste
Vibrant acidity; grapefruit, lemon zest, grassy herbs
- BrandDomaine Vacheron
- CountryFrance
- RegionLoire Valley
- TypeWhite Wine
- Size750ml
- Grapes Sauvignon Blanc
- SKU 210000049141
Grapes & winemaking
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Farming
- Organically farmed — 2022 Les Garennes listing states Domaine Vacheron organic and biodynamic farming practices
Biodynamically farmed — Estate farming since the early 2000s explicitly described on the 2022 Les Garennes listing
Domaine Vacheron is a highly-regarded producer in Sancerre in the Loire Valley region of France. Run today by the third winemaking generation cousins, Jean-Laurent and Jean-Dominique, Vacheron adopted complete biodynamic practices in both the vineyard and cellar in 2005. Producing both wines from Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, they are considered to be one of the best producers in the region.
While many producers in Sancerre focus more on white varieties than red, Domaine Vacheron also places great importance on its Pinot Noir.
In the vineyard, everything is hand-harvested and the only fertilizer allowed is compost. In the cellar, tanks are the main vessel for fermentation, while a minimal amount of oak is used on the vineyard-designate offerings - aging in the cellars of the domaine in central Sancerre town.
Critical Acclaim
93 Wine Enthusiast
From the master of Pinot Noir in Sancerre, this release epitomizes the spicy, perfumed style of wine produced in the region. It also has richness and density, giving a wine that is worth aging for several years. Drink from 2022