Description
A pristine and vibrant expression of Sauvignon Blanc, the 2024 Les Varennes du Clos from Chais Saint-Laurent highlights the purity of Loire Valley terroir. The 2024 vintage in Sancerre produced wines of freshness and balance, with crisp acidity and ripe aromatics, and this cuvée captures that character with precision and charm.
Product Details:
- Vintage: 2024
- Appellation: Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
- Producer: Chais Saint-Laurent (Les Grands Chais de Saint Laurent)
- Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 13.0%
- Vineyard Soils: Chalky limestone and clay typical of Sancerre, imparting minerality
- Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel to preserve freshness; no oak aging
- Production: Export-focused cuvée, produced in moderate volumes
Sensory :
Pale straw in color with green reflections, this wine opens with bright citrus aromatics—lime zest, grapefruit, and lemon peel—layered with white peach, pear, and subtle floral tones of acacia and elderflower. A light herbal lift of fresh grass and nettle complements the fruit. On the palate, the 2024 vintage shows vibrant acidity, juicy orchard fruit, and a precise mineral backbone that carries through to a clean, saline finish. The overall impression is elegant, lively, and refreshingly true to Sancerre’s hallmark style.
Producer’s Background:
Chais Saint-Laurent operates under the Les Grands Chais de Saint Laurent group, a leading name in French wine that balances modern winemaking practices with regional authenticity. The Les Varennes du Clos line is crafted to emphasize the Loire’s distinctive terroir, particularly the limestone and clay soils that give Sancerre its characteristic minerality. The Saint-Laurent portfolio has made Sancerre accessible to a wide international audience, maintaining stylistic fidelity while ensuring quality and consistency.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve chilled at 48–52°F in a tall white wine glass to accentuate its aromatics. Ideal with classic Loire pairings such as goat cheese, particularly Crottin de Chavignol, as well as oysters, scallops, grilled white fish, or asparagus dishes. It also shines as an aperitif thanks to its zesty freshness. Best enjoyed in its youth within 1–3 years, though the wine’s mineral backbone allows for graceful drinking up to 4–5 years.
