Sancerre Blanc
Henri Bailly
Type
White Wine
Appellation
Sancerre
Variety
Sauvignon Blanc
This classic, aromatic Sancerre comes from the domaines own six hectares of vines scattered around the three types of typical soils in the area. This makes for a complex, harmonious blend.
Viticulture
Vineyard name
Vineyards in Bué, Chavignol, Saint Satur, Vinon, and Vogues
Soil type
Predominantly Clay Limestone "Terre Blanche", with Limestone "Caillotes", and Flint "Silex"
Vines planted in1980s
Vineyard size6 ha
AltitudeSloping hills with steep slopes up to 50%
Vinification
In stainless steel tanks. Horizontal pressing with a pneumatic press. Reception of the musts in the vats by gravity. Settling, 24/36 hours before the fermentation. Only the alcoholic fermentation is done in order to preserve the aromas.
Elevagestainless steel tanks
Harvest typeHand Harvested
Fining/FilteringClarification and light filtration before bottling.
Additional info
Total production average54,000 bottles
UPC Code Bottle46139083804