Domaine Vacheron - The Romans 2020
The Domaine Vacheron is located in Sancerre , in the Loire Valley . The family property, established by Maurice Vacheron in the early 1900s, is now operated by third-generation winemaker cousins Jean-Laurent and Jean-Dominique Vacheron . Since 2004, the 48-hectare estate has been run in certified biodynamics . This switch to biodynamic practices was made to allow the distinct terroirs of Sancerre to be highlighted in the wines; Domaine Vacheron is planted on flint soils, based on clay-limestone, topped with flint. In the vineyard, everything is harvested by hand and the only fertilizer allowed is compost. In the winery, vats are the main fermentation vessel, while a minimal amount of oak is used on some plots.
Les Romains is a cuvée from a locality, exclusively from flint soils. The vines were planted in 1970 and benefit from one of the sunniest terroirs of the appellation.
Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc