Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

In the understated hills around Sancerre, the Chotard family continues to elevate this classic Sauvignon Blanc site with finesse and restraint. The “Cuvée Marcel Henri ‘Denise’” honours the patriarchs and matriarch with a wine rooted in older vines and slow élevage — a rare step beyond the region’s usual speed-to-market style.

Fruit from the oldest vineyard blocks is fermented on fine lees, with extended time in oak foudres to allow texture without excess. The result is Sauvignon Blanc carried by soil, structure and clarity rather than mere fruit or flash.

On the nose you’ll find white peach, crushed chalk and green herbs, followed by lemon oil and a hint of fresh grass. The palate is sleek and mineral-driven — citrus and orchard fruit carried forward by crisp acidity and a saline finish that lingers with quiet energy. This is Sancerre refined: expressive yet measured, memorable yet approachable.