Domaine Roger Neveu Sancerre Blanc 2023

Domaine Roger Neveu Sancerre Blanc 2023

Domaine Roger Neveu
$30.00

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2023
Type: White

Produced by Eric and Jean-Philippe Neveu, this dry white wine showcases sauvignon blanc sourced from the steep Monts Damnés slope in Verdigny. The family manages the estate under sustainable practices, focusing on classic Kimmeridgian limestone and flint soils. Winemaking utilizes a cool fermentation driven by native wild yeasts inside temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Maturing on fine lees in steel for several months, it enhances mouthfeel while avoiding wood barrel interference.

It pours a pale straw color, releasing expressive aromas of lemon flesh, lime zest, green apple, and white blossoms. A sleek, medium-bodied frame balances bright citrus flavors with an electric, gunflint mineral snap. A sharp wave of natural acidity cuts directly through the texture, keeping the mouthfeel thoroughly refreshed. Notes of fresh-cut grass complement the chalky baseline avoiding heavy volume. It finishes bone-dry and racy, leaving a persistent trail of stone.

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.