Lucien Crochet 2013 Sancerre

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc.
Region: Loire Valley, France.
Notes: Hand-harvest. Organic. No malolactic fermentation. Aged on lees. Acidity: Med+.

Voted No. 1 Sancerre by NY Times, its wine critic Eric Asimov states; It has a juicy pungency to it that suggested a New Zealand sauvignon blanc, but it also had a mineral quality as well as a depth and texture that made it distinctively Sancerre. Yes, this wine would be great at a picnic or by the pitcher in the best tradition of a Paris wine bar, but it’s also a thought-provoking wine, and it was our best value.

Served at many four-star restaurants such as Le Bernadin and Jean George.