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Description

This cuvee, made from limestone terroirs in Thauvenay town, is harvested when the aromatic peak of classic Sancerre Blanc is exceeded. This choice of harvest date as well as fermentation and ageing for 50% in barrels / 50% in concrete amphorae, brings complexity, richness and length to this atypical Sancerre.

Always a dry wine profile, this vintage is perfect as an aperitif or will accompany grilled fish dishes, smoked fish, poultry and desserts with yellow fruits.

Sancerre, the most famous wine from the Loire Valley, allows Sauvignon to express great aromatic purity and remarkable balance. This is a fresh and fruity wine with a hint of flint and minerality on the finish.

Anthony Girard, an endearing and energetic young winemaker, started his own production in 2012 after completing his training at the family estate. Attached to its Sancerre roots, he set up in Recy, a hamlet in the south of the appellation and took on 8.5 hectares with excellent soils. Two thirds of these are composed of "caillottes" (Sancerre limestones) bringing freshness and fruitiness to its wine and a third of flint for power and minerality.

"Producer Anthony Girard took over the estate in 2012. This single-vineyard wine is full of ripe yellow fruits as well as citrus and grapefruit freshness. It will age further, so drink from 2023."
92 points.
Roger Voss, The Wine Enthusiast Magazine, (January 2022)

Anthony Girard Chene Fourchu Sancerre 2022

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Attributes

  • Type: White Wine

  • Style: Green and Flinty White

  • Country: France

  • Region: Loire Valley

  • Vintage: 2022

  • ABV: 13

  • Size: 75cl

  • Vegan: Not certified

Anthony Girard

Located south of Sancerre, La Clef du Récit estate was created in 2012 by Anthony Girard. After numerous experiences in the universe of vines and wine, Anthony Girard took possession of the keys to a wine estate in the hamlet of Récy. He expanded his estate to 8.5 hectares, planted with Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Precision, purity and poise are the hallmarks of the Domaine which allows the full and true expression of the grape and terroir.

Loire Valley

The Loire Valley in France is a prestigious wine region renowned for its diverse wines and picturesque landscapes. Stretching along the Loire River, it benefits from a varied climate and a range of soil types, ideal for viticulture. It is particularly famous for its white wines, including the crisp and mineral-rich Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, and the aromatic Chenin Blanc from Vouvray and Saumur. The area also produces excellent reds, such as the light and fruity Cabernet Franc from Chinon and Bourgueil. Rosé and sparkling wines, like Crémant de Loire, add to the diversity of the region. With its rich winemaking heritage, varied terroirs, and high-quality wines, the Loire Valley offers an exceptional experience for wine enthusiasts seeking both classic and innovative wines.