Les Fontenelles Sancerre AOC
Vineyard
Les Fontenelles
Region, Country
Sancerre, France
Vinification
The Vines are needed without irrigation, so they grow slowly and become hardy and resilient. They are also trained low, so the grapes grow no higher than one foot from the stoney stoils. This allows them to suck up every extra bit of warmth radiating from the stones in the this relatively cool growing climate. Grapes are picked when the are fully ripe. Because of the northern setting and cool nights, acidity is maintained even in the ripest vintages. Grapes are pressed gently by pneumatic press. The juices is first kept at a very low temperature for five days to develop flavor and maintain freshness and aromatics. Fermentation is spontaneous through native, ambient yeast, but non-aromatic cultured yeast is added as needed. After fermentation the wine rests on its lees for several months before being filtered and bottled.Les Fontenelles is produced by La Cave des Vins de Sancerre, the first and only growers' cooperative in the appellation. Founded in 1963, it remains relatively small with only 80 growers situated across 12 villages. This reach provides La Cave with access to a wind variety of terroir, from north to south, from clay to limestone, flint or caillottes. The diversity provides the flexibility to produce compelling wines with consistency and quality in every vintage.
Grape
Sancerre
Type
White, Still
Tasting Notes
This is a classically styled Sancerre with grass and flint notes bringing complexity to the bright floral and citrus aromas. Dry, medium bodied and fresh, with lively fresh fruit and crispy acidity.
Pairing
Pairs with seafood, shellfish, poultry, pork, fresh goat cheese.
Awards and Acknowledgments
2018 91 pts. Loire Valley Wines Buyer's Selection 2021
Vineyard
Les Fontenelles
Region, Country
Sancerre, France
Vinification
The Vines are needed without irrigation, so they grow slowly and become hardy and resilient. They are also trained low, so the grapes grow no higher than one foot from the stoney stoils. This allows them to suck up every extra bit of warmth radiating from the stones in the this relatively cool growing climate. Grapes are picked when the are fully ripe. Because of the northern setting and cool nights, acidity is maintained even in the ripest vintages. Grapes are pressed gently by pneumatic press. The juices is first kept at a very low temperature for five days to develop flavor and maintain freshness and aromatics. Fermentation is spontaneous through native, ambient yeast, but non-aromatic cultured yeast is added as needed. After fermentation the wine rests on its lees for several months before being filtered and bottled.Les Fontenelles is produced by La Cave des Vins de Sancerre, the first and only growers' cooperative in the appellation. Founded in 1963, it remains relatively small with only 80 growers situated across 12 villages. This reach provides La Cave with access to a wind variety of terroir, from north to south, from clay to limestone, flint or caillottes. The diversity provides the flexibility to produce compelling wines with consistency and quality in every vintage.
Grape
Sancerre
Type
White, Still
Tasting Notes
This is a classically styled Sancerre with grass and flint notes bringing complexity to the bright floral and citrus aromas. Dry, medium bodied and fresh, with lively fresh fruit and crispy acidity.
Pairing
Pairs with seafood, shellfish, poultry, pork, fresh goat cheese.
Awards and Acknowledgments
2018 91 pts. Loire Valley Wines Buyer's Selection 2021
Vineyard
Les Fontenelles
Region, Country
Sancerre, France
Vinification
The Vines are needed without irrigation, so they grow slowly and become hardy and resilient. They are also trained low, so the grapes grow no higher than one foot from the stoney stoils. This allows them to suck up every extra bit of warmth radiating from the stones in the this relatively cool growing climate. Grapes are picked when the are fully ripe. Because of the northern setting and cool nights, acidity is maintained even in the ripest vintages. Grapes are pressed gently by pneumatic press. The juices is first kept at a very low temperature for five days to develop flavor and maintain freshness and aromatics. Fermentation is spontaneous through native, ambient yeast, but non-aromatic cultured yeast is added as needed. After fermentation the wine rests on its lees for several months before being filtered and bottled.Les Fontenelles is produced by La Cave des Vins de Sancerre, the first and only growers' cooperative in the appellation. Founded in 1963, it remains relatively small with only 80 growers situated across 12 villages. This reach provides La Cave with access to a wind variety of terroir, from north to south, from clay to limestone, flint or caillottes. The diversity provides the flexibility to produce compelling wines with consistency and quality in every vintage.
Grape
Sancerre
Type
White, Still
Tasting Notes
This is a classically styled Sancerre with grass and flint notes bringing complexity to the bright floral and citrus aromas. Dry, medium bodied and fresh, with lively fresh fruit and crispy acidity.
Pairing
Pairs with seafood, shellfish, poultry, pork, fresh goat cheese.
Awards and Acknowledgments
2018 91 pts. Loire Valley Wines Buyer's Selection 2021