Description
In Short
A Sancerre from the Loire Valley with bright citrus and green apple, made from vines on chalk and limestone soils that give it mineral precision and a clean, zesty finish.
Quick Facts
- Region: Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
- Vineyard: Les Longues Fins
- Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
- Style: Dry white
- Best For: Aperitifs, seafood, cheese
Why We Stock It
Domaine André Neveu makes Sancerre that tastes like the chalk bedrock it comes from, not like a generic Sauvignon Blanc. At this price point, you get real mineral tension and restraint where others reach for obvious tropical fruit, and the wine rewards you for paying attention to it.
Tasting Profile
Pale and precise, with the lean mineral character Sancerre is known for.
- Aroma: Grapefruit pith, white peach, fresh-cut grass, flint
- Palate: Bright acidity, green apple, lemon zest, saline mineral edge
- Structure & Finish: Dry, crisp, lean body with a long mineral finish
Winemaking
Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve the fresh, citrus-forward character of the fruit. The wine sees no oak, allowing the terroir and natural acidity to dominate.
Serving & Pairing
Serve well chilled between 45 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Pair it with oysters and raw shellfish, where its salinity and acidity feel like a natural match, or with aged Comté cheese and cured ham. The wine's lean frame also works well with a simple preparation of white fish or Dover sole with brown butter.
The Estate
André Neveu is a small, independent grower in Sancerre who works his own vineyards with care for the soil and the vintage. The domaine is known for making restrained, mineral-driven wines that reflect the specific chalk terroirs of the appellation rather than pursuing ripeness or obvious fruit.
Terroir
Les Longues Fins sits on the Caillottes plateau, one of Sancerre's three main soil types, where chalk and limestone dominate. This cool corner of the Loire Valley ripens Sauvignon Blanc to crisp acidity and lemony precision, with the white limestone giving the wine its signature flinty mineral character and saline edge.
