Pre Semele Sancerre (750ml)

  • Wine Type

    White Wine

  • Size

    750ml

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Country

    France

  • Region

    Loire Valley

  • Sub-Region

    Sancerre

  • Grape

    Sauvignon Blanc

  • Farming Method

    OrganicAll of our products that are tagged with the term Organic are either organic certified or organic practicing. Learn More

  • ABV

    13%

  • Food Pairing

    Green VegetablesGoat cheeseSeafood

Domaine du PrĂ© SemelĂ© is located in a tiny valley a few miles northwest of the hilltop town of Sancerre.  Three generations of the family Raimbault have grown grapes and made wine.  Grandfather Maurice worked the vineyards, 3ha, with his brother Camille. Maurice’s sons Claude and RĂ©my followed suit in 1988 expanding the holdings to 12ha. In 2001 RĂ©my’s son Julien stepped in as vigneron and the three created a new name, Domaine du PrĂ© SemelĂ© (pronounced pray sem-ill-ay, it is the name of the plot of land on which the winery sits.) Claude retired in 2009 and Remy’s son ClĂ©ment became the winemaker.   RĂ©my still helps out at the domaine, but it is the new generation that is taking the estate and its wines to the next level .  Today Julien and ClĂ©ment manage the 18 hectares of vines across 45 different parcels, three quarters Sauvignon Blanc and the rest Pinot Noir.  Their farming practices are “lutte raisonĂ©e” though most would call their methods practicing organic, or non certified organic. He uses no insecticides or pesticides in the vineyards. 90% of the vineyard rows are grassed to encourage a natural and healthy environment for the vines. 

Tasting Notes

A classic Sancerre with crisp, crunchy citrus notes; grapefruit and lime flavors and a gentle herbaceous element adds complexity. The palate exhibits a mouthwatering, saline minerality that carries onto a long finish.  This wine begs for fish but would also taste delicious with light white meats, salads and many vegetarian dishes.

Method

Sancerre is an appellation that lies on an outcrop of chalky Kimmeridgian soils (Terre Blanche) that are known to bring minerality, power and longevity wines.  The vineyards of the domaine are 80% Terre Blanche and 20% limestone and clay (called les Caillottes). The Caillotes soils produce wines more elegantly balanced, fruitier and fuller wines for earlier consumption.   The vine ages range from 5 to 50 years and are farmed in a sustainable manner (lutte raisonée).  Julien uses no insecticides or pesticides in the vineyards. 90% of the vineyard rows are grassed to encourage a natural and healthy environment for the vines. 

The Sauvignon Blanc is pressed long and slow. The juice is allowed to settle for 24 hours at a cold temperature. Fermentation is in stainless steel and enamel tanks at low temperatures for 10-15 days. The wine is then occasionally stirred on the lees for three to four months. The wines are lightly filtered prior to bottling.

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$52.00

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