Region
Sancerre, Loire Valley, France

Vintage
2023

Grape Variety
100% Sauvignon Blanc

Vine Age
Single plot of 60-year-old vines

Alcohol
13.5% ABV

Vinification
Fruit sourced from a single vineyard parcel and fermented entirely in barrel. This élevage brings added depth, aromatic complexity, and palate texture while preserving the freshness and mineral precision that define classic Sancerre.

Tasting Note
Domaine de La Villaudière “Le Paradis” Sancerre Blanc 2023 is a beautifully expressive, barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc that shows just how compelling oak can be in the Sancerre context. The bouquet is strikingly complex, unfurling in waves of kaffir lime leaf, ginger, jasmine, lemon myrtle, wood smoke, and lime marmalade, all wrapped around a generous core of crème brûlée fruit. On the palate, it is textural, harmonious, and finely detailed, combining juicy citrus energy with a sleek mineral line and vibrant natural acidity. There is both precision and breadth here: the oak influence is transformative rather than dominant, lending shape and complexity without obscuring the wine’s regional character. The finish is clean, crisp, and persistent, leaving a lasting impression of freshness and poise. A sophisticated and distinctive Sancerre Blanc with excellent versatility at the table.

Cellaring Potential
Drink now to 2030+.

Food Pairing
Excellent with roast chicken, lobster with beurre blanc, seared scallops, pork loin with herbs and an apple cider sauce, goat’s cheese, or wild mushroom dishes.