Domaine Serge Laloue, Sancerre 'Cuvée Silex', 12x75cl

🍷 Domaine Serge Laloue – Sancerre ‘Cuvée Silex’
Country: France | Region: Loire Valley
Appellation: AOC Sancerre | Grape Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Style: Still White Wine | Winemaking: Fermented and aged in stainless steel to preserve purity, with extended lees contact for added texture and mineral expression
Farming: From flint-rich (“silex”) soils in the eastern Loire, sustainably farmed to highlight the precision, tension, and terroir of this unique vineyard site

🌟 A focused and flinty Sancerre—mineral-driven, crisp, and deeply expressive.

👁 In the Glass:
Pale lemon with green highlights—bright and crystalline.

👃 On the Nose:
Elegant and stony. Aromas of citrus zest, green apple, and white peach are underscored by smoky flint, wet stone, and a whisper of wild herbs.

👅 On the Palate:
Linear and refined. Zesty citrus and orchard fruits are supported by vibrant acidity and a hallmark silex minerality. The texture is sleek and layered, leading to a long, chalky, and mouthwatering finish.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Perfect with oysters, goat cheese, grilled fish, or asparagus. A quintessential match for fresh, clean flavours and fine seafood.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Outstanding now, with potential to age for 5–7 years, gaining complexity and subtle smoky nuance.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
‘Cuvée Silex’ is Sancerre at its most precise and terroir-driven—steely, aromatic, and full of Loire Valley character. A Sauvignon Blanc with both finesse and energy.