Loire Valley
Domaine Paul Prieur et Fils - Sancerre - White - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: Loire Valley
Vintage: 2022
Name: AOP Sancerre
Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 1 star in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 RVF
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024
Rated 92/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
The 2022 Sancerre White from Domaine Paul Prieur is a vibrant expression of limestone terroirs, particularly terres blanches. It exudes floral and precise aromas, with a purity and freshness that mirror its elegant structure. The wine delivers a focused, crisp profile with remarkable tension and vibrancy. Perfectly balanced, it is ready to enjoy now, either served in large glasses or after decanting. Pair it beautifully with fish, shellfish, or fresh cheeses for an exceptional tasting experience.Vinification:
Hand-harvested, from 40% Caillotes, 40% Silex and 20% Terres Blanches, aged for 8 to 10 months, 95% in stainless steel vats and 5% in new 228-litre barrels.Certified organic wine.
Color:
Bright pale yellow.Nose:
Fresh with mineral and floral notes.Palate:
This well-balanced, pure and fine cuvée unfurls a precise, taut and crisp texture.
Temperature:
Decant before serving between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Aperitif, Crottin de Chavignol tasting, all types of shellfish and seafood.Cellar aging:
From now until 2031
The Paul Prieur et Fils Estate jealously reserves its wines for connoisseurs, with only a limited number of bottles available and highly selective distribution. Established for 11 generations on the finest terroirs of Sancerre, in Verdigny, this family estate crafts impactful, meticulous, and precise wines, starred in the RVF Guide.
Today, Luc Prieur is fully committed to refining the expression of his Sauvignons and Pinot Noirs, practicing organic farming at the foot of the Monts Damnés hill, producing exemplary cuvées that have become benchmarks of the appellation.