Sancerre Domaine Le Piton 2022

The Sancerre from Domaine Le Piton is a Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire with a vibrant mineral character, born from the silex soils that characterize the vineyards of the “Piton de Sancerre”. The French term “le piton” means “the nail” and alludes to the fact that this hill, located just above the village of Sancerre, represents one of the highest points in the area. The two wine families behind the Le Piton project, namely the Oddo and Jolivet families, aim to honor the long-standing winemaking tradition of Sancerre through this collaboration from which a single prestigious label originates. In fact, various testimonies report that viticulture has been practiced in the area since the 6th century AD.

Domaine Le Piton Sancerre is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc from vines grown on soils rich in flint and limestone located at an altitude exceeding 300 meters above sea level. The plants are over 30 years old while the agronomic management adheres to the principles of organic farming. After the harvest, which is carried out strictly by hand with careful selection of the bunches, one continues with the pressing operation, carried out gently and gradually. The must obtained then undergoes spontaneous alcoholic fermentation thanks to the sole intervention of indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, the same containers used for the subsequent aging phase of 9 months on the fine lees.

The Sancerre from Domaine Le Piton has a straw yellow color with greenish reflections. On the nose, fresh aromas of ripe lemon, white-fleshed fruit, and jasmine flowers follow, enriched by peculiar mineral nuances of iodine and smoke. Vibrant, direct, and complex on the palate, endowed with brilliant freshness and a persistent savory-mineral finish.