Domaine Henry Pellé

La Croix au Garde Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

8.95 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Matt Perlman

Picked up a split of this because all my .375 empties got accidentally thrown out (I use them to store unfinished bottles in the fridge). So I was mostly after the bottle itself but what’s inside happens to be superb—lime, apple and floral notes with fine but not hard edged limestone mineral character, softened perhaps by the clay component of the terroir. I Sancerre-ly enjoyed it!

Picked up a split of this because all my .375 empties got accidentally thrown out (I use them to store unfinished bottles in the fridge). So I was mostly after the bottle itself but what’s inside happens to be superb—lime, apple and floral notes with fine but not hard edged limestone mineral character, softened perhaps by the clay component of the terroir. I Sancerre-ly enjoyed it!

Nov 2nd, 2020
Leslie

This wine would be a total crowd pleaser....but I drank it myself.
I am a lover of the diversity of SB depending on region and climate. Where some SBs can be citrus driven this one is not. Instead it has a delicate nose of pear and ripe green apple. The palate was perfectly balanced with acid that did not overtake the wine. It had flavors of ripe apple with a stony character and a hint of lychee. It also had a softness which I would assume meant it had some lees stirring. This is definitely one I will purchase again.

This wine would be a total crowd pleaser....but I drank it myself.
I am a lover of the diversity of SB depending on region and climate. Where some SBs can be citrus driven this one is not. Instead it has a delicate nose of pear and ripe green apple. The palate was perfectly balanced with acid that did not overtake the wine. It had flavors of ripe apple with a stony character and a hint of lychee. It also had a softness which I would assume meant it had some lees stirring. This is definitely one I will purchase again.

May 19th, 2020
Sean Griffin

Citrus, lime, acidic but well-balanced. Good summer-time wine.

Citrus, lime, acidic but well-balanced. Good summer-time wine.

May 5th, 2020
Don Simon

Very nice

Very nice

Sep 20th, 2018
Pete

Pete had this 5 years ago

Pete had this 5 years ago

Mar 3rd, 2020