Le Petit Silex Sancerre 2018
-
Wilfred
Wong
Product Details
Your Rating
Somm Note
Winemaker Notes
Remarkably aromatic with pretty white flower and fruit fragrances. On the palate it reveals a freshness that is pure and clean. Notes of citrus, apple and gooseberry with hints of passion fruit are found in this lively and bright wine. An incredible value. The soils are composed of clay and limestone. The vineyards are located on slopes and hills separating the historic village of Chavignol and the town of Sancerre. (65% clay and 35% limestone). This wine is fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks; it is then aged for 5 months on its lees which adds complexity to this aromatic Sauvignon Blanc.
An excellent aperitif that is also outstanding with fish, seafood and certain white meats. A classic pairing with any type of goat cheese.
Professional Ratings
-
Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2018 Le Petit Silex Sancerre is rustic and on point. TASTING NOTES: This wine shows aromas and flavors of earthy notes, tree bark, and ripe citrus. Enjoy it with steamed Dungeness crab over noodles. (Tasted: February 1, 2023, San Francisco, CA)
Other Vintages
2019-
Wilfred
Wong
For generations the hillside vineyards of Sancerre have been home to some of the world’s greatest Sauvignon Blanc’s. Le Petit Silex carries on these traditions by crafting classic Sancerre’s from this iconic region. This small wine district in central France overlooks the Loire Valley river which helps to temper this cool climate. The soils are a point of pride for Sancerre's winegrowers. They are divided clearly into three main types: chalk, limestone-gravel and silex (flint). Le Petit Silex is crafted from vineyard blocks on a mixture of soils to add complexity and depth to the final wine. The wines are made in a state-of-the-art winery with modern temperature controlled fermentation tanks and under careful supervision to guarantee the most expressive and consistently complex wines possible.