Sancerre Lucien Crochet Croix du Roy AOC, Val De Loire 2023 / 4 bottles

Region & Producer

• Region: Sancerre AOC, Loire Valley (eastern Loire, near the town of Sancerre).

• Producer: Lucien Crochet, one of the benchmark domaines of the appellation, with 38 hectares under vine (mostly Sauvignon Blanc).

• Vineyard: Croix du Roy is a noted parcel/selection of Sauvignon Blanc vines, producing wines of precision and terroir expression.

Grape

• 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Style & Tasting Notes

• Color: Pale yellow with green highlights.

• Nose: Expressive, with citrus (grapefruit, lemon), white flowers, and flinty minerality.

• Palate: Lively and elegant – fresh acidity, flavors of lime zest, green apple, gooseberry, and subtle herbal tones.

• Finish: Long and mineral-driven, with the classic Sancerre “pierre à fusil” (gunflint) smokiness.

Winemaking

• Vinified and aged in stainless steel to preserve freshness and purity.

• Focused on terroir expression: chalky Kimmeridgian limestone soils give tension and minerality.

Food Pairings

• A quintessential match with:

  • Goat cheese

  • Shellfish and oysters

  • Grilled or poached fish (sole, seabass, trout)

  • Spring vegetables (asparagus, peas, fennel)

  • Light sushi and sashimi