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Langlois-Chateau

Château de Fontaine-Audon Sancerre 2019

Loire Valley, France

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The crown jewel of Langlois’ Sancerre holdings is at Château de Fontaine-Audon, a 37-acre vineyard from which they produce a single-vineyard Sancerre of the same name. 100% Sauvignon Blanc grown entirely on silex (flint) terroir, Langlois-Chateau’s single-vineyard Sancerre undergoes a gentle pressing, is fermented in stainless steel and then is kept on its lees for 6 months until bottling in April.

VINEYARD

Langlois-Chateau owns and manages 175 acres of the best AOC vineyards in the Loire Valley. The crown jewel of their Sancerre holdings is at Château de Fontaine-Audon, a 37-acre vineyard from which they produce a single-vineyard Sancerre of the same name. This 15 hectares vineyard surrounds one of the rare castles in Sancerre, in St Gemme (north west of the Appellation). Langlois maintains a sustainable approach to vineyard management and holds the “Terra
Vitis” certification.

WINEMAKING

The grapes are hand and machine harvested before being pressed gently with pneumatic presses. Fermentation takes place in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks and the wine is aged on less until bottling in April.

Color

White

Grape Varieties

Sauvignon Blanc

Appellation

Loire Valley, France

Suggested Retail Price

$33.00

Reviews

93

"Succulence and depth"

Wine & Spirits -

"Chateau de Foutaine-Audon is in the northwest end of the appellation, its 37 acres of vines planted in a band of silex soils on a south facing slope. The aromas perhaps owing to those silex soils, suggest grilled whole grapefruit, while layers of floral notes transition into a deep core of orange kumquat. The acidity keeps it lifted, sustains the wine's succulence and depth with a refreshing, high-tone spice."

90

Wine Enthusiast - Full Review to be Published in April, 2021

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