Domaine Vacheron - The Romans 2021
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. The wine is aged for 12 months in neutral French oak barrels .
Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc