"The Cherrier seemed the epitome of a superb, straightforward Sancerre, resounding with stony mineral and herbal flavors."
-Eric Asimov, NYTimes
Domaine Paul Cherrier
Producer: Stephane Cherrier
Region: Loire
Subregion: Centre
Appellation: Sancerre
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Noir
Surface Area: 14 ha
Production: 80,000 bottles
Feature: Organic
One of our original producer in the portfolio, Stephane Cherrier is a young and talented producer who took over the family vineyard and started the winery in 2006. It is composed of 13ha located in the area of Verdigny with 10ha of Sauvignon Blanc and 3ha of Pinot Noir. The soil is both made of clay-limestone on the plateau and white marl on the slopes.
Stephane, a humble & welcoming vigneron, practices organic and minimal intervention winemaking. The wines of Stephane show ripeness and liveliness which set them apart from the massively produced wines. The whites tend to show tropical fruit with a vibrant mouthfeel while the reds are fruit forward and refreshing.
Sancerre Blanc
Age of Vines: 20-40 years
Soil: 50% Calcareous from the Kimmeridgian (caillotes)/ 50% marl from the Kimmeridgian (terres blanches)
Yields: 45 hl/Ha
Alcohol: 13%
Fermentation: Selected Native Yeasts
Production: 60,000 bottles
Winemaking: Slow and low level of pressurage, settling in tanks for 36 hours, fermentation with selected native yeasts around 60 degrees, aging on the lees in stainless
steel for 6 months