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Cherrier Pere et fils, Sancerre, Cuvée Grand Picot, 2021
This is the Cherrier family’s oaked cuvée. About a fifth goes into barrel, some new, giving a dairy richness, intensity and an exotic accent - a hint of guava to the citrus fruit rather than “oakiness”. It's a... Read More
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ColourWhite
RegionLoire
GrowerCherrier Pere et fils
Grape VarietySauvignon Blanc
Vintage2021
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeROS521
Loire Valley
In early February I undertook our annual visit to the wine fair in Angers, escaping the snow which engulfed much of the UK during that week.
This is the yearly opportunity for the vast majority of vignerons in the Loire valley to show off their latest offerings to the rest of the world. The early season’s weather in 2008 was not kind, with variously frost, hail and torrential...
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Sauvignon Blanc
Origins
- Probably in Bordeaux region
- Parent of red grape Cabernet Sauvignon (established by DNA analysis)
Characteristics
- Vigorous plant, so can be too leafy and overproductive
- Aromas and flavours described as: herbaceous, grassy and nettley; Gooseberries; but can also show more tropical fruits...
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Cherrier Pere et fils, Sancerre, Cuvée Grand Picot, 2021
This is the Cherrier family’s oaked cuvée. About a fifth goes into barrel, some new, giving a dairy richness, intensity and an exotic accent - a hint of guava to the citrus fruit rather than “oakiness”. It's a splendid wine, well-rounded, which retains the tension of a top Sancerre. Now-2026
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