2023 Sancerre "Chavignol" Domaine Delaporte

📌 Description

Sancerre Chavignol 2023 – Domaine Delaporte is a bright, precise Sauvignon Blanc, emblematic of this legendary village within the appellation. Sourced from renowned terroirs, this wine stands out for its aromatic purity, vibrant freshness, and clear expression of soil, offering a Sancerre that is both elegant and deeply terroir-driven.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Sauvignon Blanc.

A clean, finely defined profile: lemon, grapefruit, fresh pear, blackcurrant bud, white flowers, chalky notes, and a subtle saline touch.

🌍 Region / Country

Loire Valley – Sancerre “Chavignol” (France).

The village of Chavignol sits on predominantly limestone soils (caillottes and terres blanches), producing wines that are focused, mineral, and highly precise.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 10 and 12 °C (50–54 °F). Decanting is not required, though brief aeration on opening is beneficial.

⏳ Ageing Potential

8 to 12 years.

• 2024–2027: vibrant freshness, tension, and varietal expression.

• 2028–2035: greater complexity, stony notes, and a fuller texture.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: pale yellow with silvery highlights.

• Clarity: clear and brilliant.

• Legs: fine and regular.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: fresh and precise.

• First nose: fresh citrus, pear, blackcurrant bud.

• Second nose: white flowers, wet stone, subtle saline notes.

👄 Palate

• Attack: lively and linear.

• Structure: taut framework with crisp, well-integrated acidity.

• Dominant aromas: citrus, white fruits, noble herbal notes, chalky minerality.

• Overall balance: pure, fresh, and highly focused.

• Length: saline, persistent, and elegant finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Crottin de Chavignol (the classic pairing).

• Oysters, seafood, raw or grilled fish.

• Iodine-driven cuisine, ceviches.

• Goat cheeses and refined vegetarian dishes.

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

Sancerre Chavignol 2023 – Domaine Delaporte is a terroir-focused white wine, precise and vibrant, highlighting minerality and Sauvignon Blanc purity without excess.