The word "Sancerre" alone excites many vinologists, sommeliers, and other wine connoisseurs. Sancerre is one of France's most famous and unique wine regions. It lies in the upper Loire River, which meanders mightily through western France. Along its banks, you'll find numerous charming towns and villages, such as Pouilly, Menetou-Salon, and Touraine. However, it is Sancerre itself that most captures the imagination. Just outside the village of Sancerre, in the hamlet of Chavignol, you'll find the vineyards of André Neveu, a pioneer in Sancerre wines. The grapes for Neveu Sancerre Blanc le Grand Fricambault Silex come from a select vineyard. The terroir, in particular, gives the wine its character. The combination of flint and limestone makes Neveu Sancerre Blanc le Grand Fricambault Silex complex, exciting, and exceptionally vibrant.
Because the grapes are of the highest quality, fermentation in stainless steel is sufficient. No nonsense for this Sancerre wine; simply rely on the strength of the terroir. This results in an exquisite bouquet, truly incomparable to any other wine. The wine has a green and soft aroma, but when swirled in the glass, it truly opens up. The aroma and taste reveal clear notes of apricot, blood orange, and a hint of freshly pruned boxwood. The finish, characterized by flint, further demonstrates the influence of the Silex terroir on Neveu Sancerre Blanc le Grand Fricambault Silex.
