Description

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
La Villaudière is owned by Jean-Marie Reverdy together with his sons Guillaume and Baptiste. Handed down through several generations, this family estate overlooks the pretty village of Verdigny. The unique location offers stunning views of the famous Sancerre Hill and its vineyards. Patience, perseverance and precision are the bywords of all those involved in La Villaudière. From the sustainable management of the HVE Level 3 certified vineyards to the production of the wines, the family continues to build on the foundations laid by the previous generations, which gives their wines a captivating blend of authenticity and modernity.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
Covering 48 plots, the vineyards are over thirty years old on average. For over 20 years, the vines have been cultivated according to sustainable methods with a reduced use of chemicals, known in French as ‘la lutte raisonnée’. The estate is now certified HVE Level 3 for sustainability. Enjoying an easterly exposure, ripening is slow and gradual helping to build concentrated flavours in the grapes, while retaining refreshing acidity. The vines are partially thinned in July to maintain good health throughout the growing cycle and to encourage a good phenolic maturity. This cuvée is the result of a blend of the two main Sancerre soil types. The vast calcareous clay slopes locally referred to as ‘Terres Blanches’ produce wines that are more complex, robust and with more texture as a result of the clay content. The dry, stony limestone hills locally known as ‘Caillottes’ produce fresh, fruity wines with floral nuances, with lovely acidity. This cuvée achieves the optimum balance between the two.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The grapes were pressed within three hours of harvesting. After settling for 12 to 24 hours, the must was fermented in stainless steel temperature controlled tanks between 15 and 20°C. At the end of fermentation, the initial racking was carried out to remove the gross lees. Bottling began in the spring, following blending, clarification and the stabilisation of the wine.

OUR TASTING NOTES:
An expressive Sancerre, combining floral notes with aromas of white peach, exotic pineapple and citrus. Beautifully balanced, the palate is underpinned by powerful, long-lasting freshness with distinctive minerality. Classic Sancerre from a top grower.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Sauvignon Blanc 100%.