Sagat La Perriere Sancerre
Bright appearance and well-balanced flavours of white flowers, peach and acacia with an underlying streak of cleansing minerality from well-established vineyards.
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Sagat La Perriere Sancerre
A wine that embodies the elegance and finesse of the Loire Valley. Its light yellow hue with green tints invites you to explore its complex aromatic profile. On the nose, you are greeted with an intriguing blend of rhubarb, undergrowth, and peppermint aromas. As the wine opens up, it reveals an array of fresh citrus notes, including lime, grapefruit, and orange blossom, creating a refreshing and invigorating bouquet.
Upon the first sip, the wine is fresh and delicate, making a graceful entry on the palate. It develops into a beautifully ethereal structure, where riper citrus notes such as lemon and pink grapefruit come to the forefront. The interplay of these flavors creates a harmonious and balanced experience that is both satisfying and captivating.
The finish of Saget La Perrière Sancerre is particularly noteworthy, as it exudes elegance with a subtle touch of mint, leaving a lasting impression of refinement and sophistication. The wine’s acidity is well-balanced, adding a crispness that enhances its overall appeal.
In addition to the citrus and herbaceous notes, this wine also presents an intense aroma of yellow peaches, mangoes, and a hint of floral elements like acacia and elderberry. These exotic fruit flavors add depth and complexity to the wine, making each sip a delightful journey of discovery.
As the wine fully opens, it unveils a suave and rich palate, with persistent flavors of exotic fruits and citrus that linger gracefully. The finish is fresh and pleasant, with a hint of orange zest that adds a zesty and invigorating touch.
Overall, Saget La Perrière Sancerre is a wine that masterfully balances freshness, elegance, and complexity. It is a perfect choice for those who appreciate the finer things in life and seek a wine that can elevate any occasion. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with a variety of dishes, this Sancerre is sure to impress and delight even the most discerning wine enthusiasts.
Sagat La Perriere Sancerre is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that each bottle reflects the unique terroir of the Loire Valley. The vineyards are predominantly planted with Sauvignon Blanc grapes, which thrive in the region’s flinty soils. These soils contribute to the wine’s distinctive mineral and grassy aromas.
The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness, with a combination of hand-picking and mechanical harvesting. A first sorting is carried out in the vineyard to ensure that only the grapes of the desired maturity level are retained. Once harvested, the grapes are taken to the cellars, where they undergo a short, cold, pre-fermentation maceration. This process helps to extract the delicate aromas and flavors from the grape skins.
Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine’s fresh and vibrant character. The wine is then aged on fine lees for 3-4 months, which adds complexity and depth to the final product. Maximum natural CO₂ is preserved before bottling to limit the addition of sulfites and maintain the wine’s freshness
The aging process of Saget La Perrière Sancerre is equally important in developing its unique profile. The wine is bottled in the spring and then cellar-aged for at least five months. The caves at Domaine de La Perrière, naturally carved 200 million years ago, provide the ideal environment for aging the wines. These limestone caves maintain a consistent temperature and humidity, allowing the wine to develop its full potential.
The aging process enhances the wine’s complexity and mouthfeel, with the lees (dead yeast left over from fermentation) being regularly stirred to provide weight and complexity. This process, known as bâtonnage, helps to integrate the flavors and create a harmonious balance. The wine’s high acidity and mineral character contribute to its impressive aging potential, allowing it to develop additional layers of flavor over time.
Overall, the production and aging process of Saget La Perrière Sancerre is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the winemakers. The result is a wine that beautifully balances freshness, elegance, and complexity, making it a true representation of the Loire Valley’s winemaking heritage.
Nearly forty years ago, the Saget family set out on a mission to make Saget La Perrière a modern, family-run company specialising in wines from the Loire.
Jean-Louis provided the original impetus and his sons Arnaud and Laurent Saget now embody these values, passionately portraying their vision of a company recognised for the quality of its wines and the people who run it every day.
Sauvignon Blanc
Zesty, fragrant sauvignon blanc is probably the most popular white wine variety in the world right now. But while tropical-fruit tinged New Zealand sauvignon style graces every wine list in the country, it’s worth discovering that there’s much more to this aromatic grape variety than Marlborough.
In its homeland of the Loire Valley, France, sauvignon blanc showcases its aromatic character and refreshing acidity at its best in the form of pure, zesty wines.
The other key region in France for top-quality sauvignon blanc is Bordeaux. It is here that the variety finds itself in bed with its most frequent blending partner, semillon, creating arguably the world’s finest sweet wines in the form of Sauternes and Barsac, along with good quantities of dry, fresh, white wines.
Saget La Perrière Sancerre has received recognition and accolades from various wine critics and publications. Here are some notable awards and ratings:
- Wine Enthusiast: The 2020 vintage of Saget La Perrière Sancerre received a score of 90/100 from Wine Enthusiast. The wine was praised for its tangy texture, bright acidity, and white fruit flavors.
- Revue du Vin de France (RVF): Saget La Perrière Sancerre has been featured in RVF, a prestigious French wine publication. The 2014 Sancerre Bellechaume received a score of 15.5/20, and the 2014 Sancerre Rouge La Louisonne received a score of 16/20.
These awards and ratings highlight the quality and craftsmanship of Saget La Perrière Sancerre, making it a well-regarded choice among wine enthusiasts.
- Contains Sulphites
- Contains Yeast/Yeast Extracts
- Suitable for Vegans
- Suitable for Vegetarians
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The Country
French wine, steeped in history and tradition, offers a rich tapestry of flavors and styles. Bordeaux’s iconic red blends—Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot—create wines with structured tannins and notes of blackcurrant, plum, and cedar. Burgundy’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay yield velvety reds and crisp whites. Champagne sparkles with toasty brioche and citrus. The Rhône Valley boasts bold Syrah, while Alsace’s Riesling and Gewürztraminer express floral aromas. From Provence’s pale rosés to Corsica’s sun-kissed Vermentino, each bottle tells a story. Santé!
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The Region
The Loire Valley, situated along the river Loire in north-central France, is a diverse and historic wine region. It includes several French wine regions, spanning from the Muscadet region near the city of Nantes on the Atlantic coast to the areas of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé just southeast of the city of Orléans
The Loire Valley produces a wide range of wines, including white, red, rosé, and sparkling varieties. Notable grape varieties include Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Melon de Bourgogne
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The Producer
Nearly forty years ago, the Saget family set out on a mission to make Saget La Perrière a modern, family-run company specialising in wines from the Loire.
Jean-Louis provided the original impetus and his sons Arnaud and Laurent Saget now embody these values, passionately portraying their vision of a company recognised for the quality of its wines and the people who run it every day.
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