Silex White
Domaine des Grandes Perrières - Coteaux du Giennois
White,Coteaux du Giennois
Sauvignon 100 %
history
Jérôme and Frédérique Gueneau created the Domaine des Grandes Perrières in 1993 with a plot of 1.25 hectares. From a very small vineyard, they gradually grew to offer a different kind of wines ( flint, old vines or traditional method). It is now a little bit more than 20 ha (49 acres).  In 1996, They built their winery. Then in 2001, he enlarged the cellar and built a storage and a bottling room.
Vineyard
3.11 miles North of the village of Sury en Vaux, in the Sancerre region, 125 miles South of Paris.Gueneau's family bought the plot of Coteaux du giennois in 2008. It spreads over 3 hectares (3.5 acres).The terroir : Clays with flints.Vines : 20 years old.
Winemaking
Traditional vinification with native yeast in stainless steel vats/nAgeing on fine lees in a tank until the bottling .
Tasting notes
A fleshy and fresh wine with a pale yellow hue . A nose with fruity and floral notes .
Food pairing
It will be perfect as an aperitif or with shellfish and fish .
Aging potential
2-3 years .
Grape varieties
Sauvignon 100 %
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202392 International Wine Report
92
2023
Fresh and inviting, this vivid Sauvignon Blanc captivates with its lovely aromas of citrus, quince, gooseberry, wildflowers and minerals. On the palate, it is clean and bright, showcasing flavors of orchard fruits and zesty lime accents that burst onto the lively finish. Overall, this is a delightful Sauvignon Blanc, ready to be enjoyed upon release.
International Wine Report
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