LaCheteau Sancerre

Classic Loire Sauvignon with a little more elegance.
Few French whites have quite the instant recognition of Sancerre. Perched on the eastern side of the Loire Valley, its vineyards sit across limestone and clay-limestone soils, creating the perfect setting for Sauvignon Blanc to develop its signature combination of citrus freshness, fine minerality and aromatic lift.

LaCheteau's Sancerre captures that classic Loire character in a clean, precise and wonderfully refreshing style. White flowers, citrus and fresh fruit lead on the nose, while the palate brings lively acidity and a subtle mineral edge that gives the wine its unmistakable sense of place. There is plenty of freshness here, but also enough texture and fruit to make it more than simply a crisp aperitif wine.

It is a particularly versatile expression of Sauvignon Blanc: bright enough for a sunny afternoon, refined enough for a dinner party and naturally suited to seafood and goat's cheese. For wine drinkers in Ireland, it offers a more mineral and elegant alternative to the more tropical styles of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand or Australia.

Why we love it:
LaCheteau's Sancerre shows why this corner of the Loire has become synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc. Fresh citrus and delicate white-flower aromas meet a beautifully crisp palate, while the mineral character adds an extra layer of sophistication without making the wine feel austere. It is elegant but approachable, and just as convincing with food as it is served on its own.