2021 Domaine du Pré Semelé Sancerre 'Le Cotelin'
Since inheriting Domaine du Pré Semelé from his father Rémy, Clément Raimbault, in partnership with his brother Julien, has transformed it into a rising star of Sancerre. Fastidious, verging on obsessive, he is driven to make the very best Sancerre possible from his family's 20ha estate.
The vineyards lie on clay-limestone (mostly Kimmeridgian marls with some Portlandian limestone) near Maimbray, to the north of the village of Sancerre, and are carefully managed following the principles of reasoned agriculture.
Although not the largest or most famous Sancerre producer, and possibly because of this, Clément's passion is supported by intricate winemaking skills resulting in wines that faithfully communicate their beautiful terroir.
'Le Cotelin' is from an old vine plot grown solely on Portlandian limestone soils, on a south-facing slope. After harvesting, the Sauvignon Blanc grapes are vinified and the resulting wine aged in wooden barrels for over one year before bottling.
Mark Bedford's Note:
Produced from old vine fruit grown in the Cotelin vineyard, a south-facing plot with Portlandian limestone soil. Fermented and aged in one large oak foudre, this is wonderfully expressive, intensely flavoured and very fine.
This is just a little more interesting and complex than many other Sancerre. Rounder with a touch of spice while still being 100% Sauvignon Blanc and very food friendly.
Origin: Loire Valley, France
Blend: Sauvignon Blanc
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