Domaine Comte Lafond - Sancerre Blanc Grande Cuvée 2021
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Domaine Comte Lafond - Sancerre Blanc Grande Cuvée 2021

Loire • Sancerre • White

37,00€ tax included
37,00€ tax included
37,00€ / unit
Packaging : 1 x 75CL - Carton

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Description

THE Domaine Count Lafond, located in the heart of the appellation Sancerre, is renowned for its exceptional wines. Its philosophy is based on respect for the vine and its terroir, offering authentic expressions of the Sauvignon BlancThe vintages of domaine They are distinguished by their freshness and minerality, reflecting a family know-how passed down from generation to generation.

Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

The wine is a brilliant, pale yellow, bright and clear. The nose exudes aromas of flowers and white-fleshed fruit, with notes of lime and minerality. On the palate, the attack is lively and fresh, revealing a beautiful structure. The finish, persistent and elegant, offers a lovely salinity, typical of great Sancerre wines.

Food & wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with seafood, grilled fish or a warm goat cheese salad.
Producer

Producer

The vineyard of Domaine Comte Lafond stretches across sunny hillsides, enjoying ideal exposure. The soils, primarily clay-limestone, impart a unique minerality to the grapes. The vines, several decades old, are cultivated with care, respecting their environment. This approach, combined with a climat temperate and continental climate allows for optimal ripening of the grapes, essential for the production of characterful wines.

Owner and history

Today, the domaine is run by the Lafond family, who perpetuate the winemaking tradition with passion and respect. The owners, deeply attached to their terroir, strive to combine innovation with ancestral know-how. Their vision is to produce wines that tell a story, that of their land and their heritage, while meeting the expectations of contemporary wine lovers.

Vinification and aging

Winemaking at Domaine Comte Lafond is a meticulous process. The grapes are harvested by hand, then destemmed and gently pressed. The juice is then fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature to preserve the fruity aromas. After fermentation, the wine is aged on its fine lees for several months, which gives it a beautiful complexity and a silky texture. This care at each stage guarantees high-quality wines that are true to the identity of the terroir.

The team's opinion

An ambitious and chiseled Sancerre, driven by a crystalline freshness, a pronounced minerality and a beautiful concentration which prolongs the Sauvignon in an elegant finish.

  • Serving temperature 10–12 °C

  • Climax 2023 à 2028

Wine profile

  • Fruity
  • mineral
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