Domaine La Croix Saint-Laurent
(Sancerre, France)
Formerly run by Joël and Sylvie Cirotte, the domaine is situated near Bue, Cher and dates back to the early 19th. The estate dates back to the early 19th century and is situated near Bue, Cher. For generations the domaine was in operation but is now run by the Cirotte’s, in the very capable hands of Joel and Sylvie who are now teaching their children, Fabien and Marie, the art of wine making. With the total land under vine currently at 10 hectares: 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Pinot Noir, the vines aged between 55-70 years old, they cover the medium-to-high parts of the rolling hills, producing wines with consistent focus and appeal.
Terra Vitis Certified
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Sancerre Rose
100% Pinot Noir
From 30 year old vines planted in 2.5 hectares of soils composed of flint and limestone, the grapes are hand-harvested in early September, sorted and directly pressed. Fermentation lasts 10 days with temperature control in stainless steel and then left to rest on the lees for four months until bottling. Filtered.
Sancerre Blanc
100% Sauvignon Blanc
The vines are planted in 5 hectares of soils composed of mostly terres blanches (calcareous clay & limestone), and then equal parts les caillottes (limestone & gravel) and terres rouge (volcanic & granite). Hand-harvested with 15 day fermentation and then left to rest on the lees for five months until bottling. Sustainably harvested – Terra Vitas Certified.
Sancerre Blanc, "‘Caillottes’
100% Sauvignon Blanc
From 35 year old vines planted to .5ha of chalky clay soils from the Chêne Marchand and Grand Chemarin vineyards. Hand-harvested in mid-September, fermentation lasts between 15-20 days with temperature control in acacia barrels (30%) and stainless steel (70%). The wine remains on lees for seven months and is lightly filtered.
Sustainably harvested – Terra Vitas Certified.
