Château de la Robotine - White
Château La Rabotine - Sancerre
White,Sancerre
100% Sauvignon Blanc
history
Château La Rabotine, nestled in Sury-en-Vaux, is a historic estate built in 1600 by notary Louis Rabotin, whose name it still bears. Over the centuries, it witnessed remarkable events, including the sheltering of priests during the French Revolution by the Grangier family. After passing through various hands, the château was reclaimed in 2010, bringing it back into the family and restoring its connection to the vineyards. The estate spans 12 hectares across 19 parcels, benefiting from Sancerre’s finest terroirs. The vineyards are planted on Kimmeridgian clay-limestone (“Terres Blanches”) and pure limestone (“Caillottes”), creating elegant, mineral-driven Sancerre Blancs, while the iron-rich clay-limestone soils produce powerful and generous Sancerre Rouge and Rosé. Driven by a deep respect for nature, the estate is HVE Level 3 certified and follows organic farming principles, reducing chemicals and preserving soil health. Every step, from vineyard management to winemaking, is guided by a commitment to sustainability and biodiversity, ensuring that heritage, terroir, and craftsmanship shine in every bottle.
Vineyard
Vines of 30 years on average. 80% of clay-limestone plot of Terres Blanches and 20% of limestone plot of Caillotes. Simple Guyot pruning, disbudding, mechanical ploughing of the soils under the rows, grassing between the rows.
Winemaking
Sorting of the harvest, pressing, cold settling, fermentation thermoregulated stainless-steel tank, aging on fine lees for a minimum
Tasting notes
The nose, intense and fresh, is dominated by gourmet aromas of water fruits: melon, watermelon; but also very ripe banana and kiwi. In a second time appear mineral and spicy notes then citrus notes (orange juice). The attack presents an intense fruitiness. We find the water fruits present in the nose and the aromas of fruit salad. The finish presents citrus notes which bring firmness and length.
Food pairing
Ideal to accompany an aperitif, shellfish, a Crottin de Chavignol (goat cheese). Drink now or over the next 3 years at a temperature between 10 and 12 ° C.
Aging potential
Grape varieties
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Press
Previous rating
202291 Decanter
202292 VINOUS
202190 Wine Enthusiast
Terrisson Wines
32 Rue Robert Mallet Stevens
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
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