2023 Domaine Vacheron Sancerre ‘Le Pavé’

Aromas of oyster shells, wildflowers, crisp pear and lemon zest. Refined and pure, with impressive definition 100% Sauvignon Blanc. ‘Le Pavé’ is a five-acre vineyard, east-facing, planted by the family in 1990. Soils are loamy and clay- rich, with tons of ancient seashells; this special terroir is called “marne de crétacée” (Cretaceous marl). Vine age 30 years, on average. Hand-harvested. Fermented on indigenous yeasts in large, upright wooden tanks (25-36HL). Racked, then aged for one year in same tank. Unfiltered. A “pavé” is a paving stone; when plowed, the earth breaks up into chunks the size of paving stones, given the density of clay here.
100% Sauvignon Blanc. ‘Le Pavé’ is a five-acre vineyard, facing east. Soils are loamy and clay-rich, with tons of ancient seashells;this special terroir is called “marne de crétacée” (Cretaceous marl). Vine age 30-50 years. Hand-harvested. Fermented onindigenous yeasts in upright wooden tanks (25-36HL). Aged for one year in same tank. Unfiltered. A “pavé” is a paving stone;when plowed, the earth breaks up into chunks the size of paving stones, given the density of clay here.