Sancerre blanc, Exils, François Crochet - 2021

In a vineyard that is known and successful worldwide, whatever the viticulture model practiced, Carine and François Crochet do not rest on their laurels, because they have made the bet of the highest quality, while respecting their vines, their soils and their teams! Thus, not content with signing for nearly twenty years precise vintages capable of aging gracefully, they have taken the step of organic (certified since the 2017 vintage) and are even in the process of biodynamic certification Biodyvin since 2020. Although pruning is carried out according to the most advanced contemporary techniques, respecting the sap flow, systematic disbudding is nevertheless carried out in the spring in order to contain the natural vigour of the Sauvignon, but also to get the best maturity out of the Pinot Noir, which is vinified partially without disbudding. From now on, all the vinifications are carried out with indigenous yeasts. They are followed by prolonged maturing to achieve purity and full expression of the wine: the non-woody whites are matured in stainless steel or truncated wooden vats, while the reds are sublimated in non-new barrels. The result is deep, sapid and harmonious wines that make the most of their terroirs and vintages. At the top of their appellation.