Sancerre Blanc Les Bouffans 2021 Domaine Denizot

Domaine Denizot ・ Sancerre - Les Bouffants 2021

21W3813

Haute Valeur Environmental

White

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1btl. 750ml

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This cuvée embodies both fullness and tension, combining the energy of the "sunlit hills" of Sancerre with the rigor of limestone. It is easy to express the characteristics of the vintage, and is best enjoyed immediately after release, with the potential for further complexity to unfold with mid-life aging (5-8 years).

Tasting Comments

Tasting Notes
A slightly deep lemon yellow with a golden sheen, the appearance suggests high ripeness and density.

The viscosity is medium to slightly high, with a rich structure.
The primary aroma is expansive, with nuances of ripe yellow fruits (apricot, yellow peach) and pineapple.
Next comes aromas of baked goods, brioche, and nuts, underpinned by toasty notes from barrel aging, while flint notes from limestone and chalky minerality add tension in the background.

The attack is rounded and rich. In the mouth, the sweetness of ripe fruit is accompanied by a linear minerality derived from the calcareous soil, tightening the wine. The texture is thick and creamy in the middle, but not excessive, and the taut acidity firmly supports the structure. The finish is long-lasting with a high-quality bitterness reminiscent of grapefruit peel and almond, impressing both elegance and power.

Pairing
Roast chicken, grilled lobster, and cep mushroom risotto

Technical Data

Cultivation
Plot: Limestone hills in the village of Chavignol, dotted with Morello cherry trees (sour cherries). South-facing and well-sunlit.
Soils: Caillote (Sancer limestone) and griotte (finer, softer limestone) spread over steep slopes.
Planting density: 7,500 plants per hectare

Guyot-Poussard pruning respects the flow of sap
Careful and precise pruning of the buds, with consideration for the trees
Plowing and cultivating the soil
A considered and rational approach with organic leanings (no pesticides, miticides, rot inhibitors or herbicides)
Hand-picked harvest

brewing
Long and gentle pneumatic press
The juice is handled carefully to avoid disturbing the must.
(Gravity or slow, gentle pump transfer)
Strict fining
Only selected yeast with neutral properties is used for yeast addition.
Fermentation and aging take place in demi-muids (600L barrels) and cigars (350L long narrow barrels) on fine lees.
The barrels are made by Atelier Centre France, and are steam-hooped to bring out the delicate grain of the wood while avoiding an overly strong woody aroma.
Aged in barrels for at least one year
The contents of the demi-muid and cigars are extracted, blended and left to rest for approximately six months.