Domaine Roger Neveu Sancerre Blanc 2023

Domaine Roger Neveu Sancerre Blanc 2023

Domaine Roger Neveu
$30.00

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2023
Type: White

This Sauvignon Blanc opens with an expressive and inviting nose, showcasing vibrant aromas of lemon and lime zest alongside subtle hints of green apple and delicate white blossoms. On the palate, the wine is crisp and refreshing, with a lively acidity that carries flavors of citrus fruits, a touch of herbaceousness reminiscent of fresh-cut grass, and a distinctive mineral snap that is characteristic of Sancerre. The wine offers a lovely balance between its bright fruit and underlying minerality, leading to a clean and persistent finish.

Representing the gold standard of French Sauvignon Blanc, this wine is produced by Eric and Jean-Philippe Neveu on the famous "Monts Damnés" slope in Verdigny. The property has been in the Neveu family for 12 generations, and they are masters of the specific "Kimmeridgian" limestone soils found in this part of Sancerre. The family practices Lutte Raisonnée (sustainable farming) and ages the wine on Fine Lees in stainless steel to enhance the mouthfeel. This meticulous method preserves the electric "gunflint" mineral quality and sharp citrus notes derived from the region's unique Silex (flint) soils, resulting in a bone-dry, racy finish.

Domaine Roger Neveu is a historic, family-run winery located in the village of Verdigny in France's Loire Valley. The Neveu family's roots in the region date back to the 12th century, and the estate has been active as a winery since the 1970s, when Roger Neveu began bottling his own wines. The domaine is now run by Roger's sons, Éric and Jean-Philippe Neveu. The family employs lutte raisonnée (sustainable farming) and practices minimal intervention in the cellar to ensure the wines express their unique terroir. White wines are typically fermented and aged in temperature-controlled tanks, while a limited old-vine cuvée is aged in oak barrels.