Matt Perlman

9.5

Incredibly pure. Tastes like a clear running brook cascading over stones and past a field of white flowers and gooseberries. — 2 months ago

Douglas Montague

9.0

This Sancerre went perfectly with the Cotriade last night! Nice light acidity was perfectly balanced. — 2 years ago

Walter Fahr

9.1

Above average Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley. The wine lingers on the palate with nice citrus notes and plenty of depth. Drank May 2023. — 3 years ago

Carter White

9.2

Nice combination of tropical fruit and stoney minderality, has weight and verve. — 4 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

L’Étincelle – Sauvignon Blanc – 2023
Sancerre AOP · Loire Valley · France 🇫🇷

Overview
A lively and textbook Sancerre showcasing the purity and finesse of Sauvignon Blanc grown on Loire Valley limestone soils. Clean, crisp and unmistakably mineral-driven.

Aromas & Flavors
Bright lemon peel, green apple, white grapefruit and subtle gooseberry, wrapped in flinty minerality and fresh herbs.

Mouthfeel
Zesty and refreshing with razor-clean acidity. Light, vibrant and precise, finishing with a chalky, mouthwatering snap.

Food Pairings
Perfect with goat cheese (especially Crottin de Chavignol), oysters, sushi, ceviche, grilled shrimp or simple salads with citrus dressing.

Verdict
A refreshing, no-nonsense Sancerre that nails the classic profile: citrusy, crisp, and mineral to its core. A fantastic everyday Loire pick.

Did You Know?
Sancerre’s signature minerality comes from its unique “terres blanches” and “caillottes” limestone soils, among the coolest Sauvignon Blanc terroirs in the world. — 6 months ago

Douglas Braun

9.1

2021 - Vintage - white flowers , gooseberry, flint, lime zest , great acidity going great with pasta prima Vera med+ acidity — 3 years ago

Todd Stone

8.9

Pale yellow with a nose of green apple & pear with some oak. In the mouth it’s quite smooth with a slight buttery feel and green apple, grapes and pear. Oak is there as well and while dry, a slight hint of sweetness. Very nice! — 4 years ago

with Peggy

K L

9.1

Kurt birthday wine. Still really great but liked the way it drank a few years ago. Would go younger on vintage. Maybe 3 years old instead of 7. — 2 years ago

with Matt

Joe Christenson

9.2

Delightful. Lemon peel and clean mineral. The finish lasts longer than expected and it’s super clean. Pairs beautifully with seafood and would work equally well as a warm weather white on its own. Looking forward to drinking this again. — 3 years ago

Ted

8.9

So very different from New Zealand SB. Smooth and very colorful. — 3 years ago

with Jeni