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Domaine Cherrier et Fils
The Cherrier family has been an
independent producer in Sancerre
for three generations. They hold
25 acres of Sauvignon Blanc
plantings and 2.5 acres of Pinot
Noir and are also among the best
producers of the famous goat
cheese, Crottins de Chavignol.
Today, the domaine is run by
father, Fernand, along with his
SANCERRE son, Sylvain, and daughter-in-law,
Sancerre is the most recognizable appellation for French Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire Valley. Monique.
Almost all of the appellation lies on the left bank of the Loire, opposite Pouilly-Fumé. The
region’s rolling limestone hills and semi-continental climate deliver richly textured Sauvignon Domaine Delaporte
Blanc wines with ripe gooseberry aromas, bracing acidity, and flinty-smoke flavors. Domaine Delaporte is a family
business that has been passed
from father to son since the 17th
century. The domaine is found in
the beautiful village of Chavignol,
which is renowned for the goat
cheese Crottin de Chavignol.
Domaine Cherrier et Fils vineyardbrands.com Since 2010, Vincent Delaporte’s
grandson, Matthieu Delaporte,
Domaine Paul Cherrier Sancerre 2018 $239.90 has been focused on further
improving the domaine’s wine.
J. de Villebois
J. de Villebois is a family winery
owned by Joost and Miguela de
Villebois. Over the last 15 years,
Domaine Delaporte vineyardbrands.com Villebois has become one of the
Domaine Delaporte Sancerre 2019 $359.90 leading Sauvignon Blanc
producers in the Loire Valley with
Domaine Delaporte ‘Silex’ Sancerre 2017 $323.90 93 WE, 90 W&S a unique range of Loire Valley
Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir
wines cultivated in its own
vineyards. Villebois wines win
multiple awards year-in, year-out
at French and international wine
J. de Villebois vineyardbrands.com contests, confirming the
(also see Touraine) excellence of the winery.
J. de Villebois Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine 2018 $155.90 Jean-Max Roger
J. de Villebois Sancerre 2018 $335.90 The first texts that mention the
Roger family name date back to
the early 17th century. Jean-Max
J. de Villebois Sancerre Rosé 2018 $335.90 took over the 4 ha of vines left to
him by his parents in the early
1970s and expanded the estate to
26 ha. Beginning in 2004, two of
his three sons, Etienne and
Thibault, came back to work at
the estate and carry on the legacy.
Jean-Max Roger massanois.com
Jean-Max Roger Cuvée Marnes & Caillottes Sancerre 2017 $323.90 Langlois-Chateau
Founded in 1885 by Edouard
Langlois and Jeanne Chateau
Jean-Max Roger Sancerre Rosé 2018 $263.90 91 VN (hence the name). In 1973, the
Bollinger family invested in
Langlois, significantly revitalizing
the vineyards and modernizing the
cellar. Bollinger was naturally
attracted by Langlois’ Crémant
de Loire production, but the
Langlois-Château vintus.com estate has also become a leading
Langlois-Château Crémant de Loire Brut NV $215.90 90 WE quality producer in Sancerre.
Langlois-Château Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé NV $239.90 Patient Cottat
Patient Cottat was a famous
Langlois-Château Sancerre 2018 $263.90 ‘Master Goldsmith’ in mid-19th
century France. His legacy is
perpetuated through the Patient
Cottat label produced by the
Fournier family. Situated in the
small village of Verdigny in the
Sancerre region, the Fournier
Patient Cottat vineyardbrands.com family has been making wine for
many generations. The estate has
Le Grande Caillou Sauvignon Blanc, Val de Loire IGP 2017 $143.90 grown from 13 acres in 1950 to
Patient Cottat ‘Anciennes Vignes’ Sancerre 2018 $275.90 90 WE almost 75 acres today, divided
over the appellations of Menetou-
Salon, Pouilly-Fumé, and
Sancerre.
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