In Chavignol, one of Sancerre's most distinctive villages, Domaine Delaporte white wines acquire a remarkably layered character. This wine is crafted from estate parcels in different geological zones of the region, ensuring that power, fruit, and roundness beautifully merge rather than remain distinct. The soil also plays a crucial role here. What is silex in Sancerre? It is flint, a soil type strongly associated with the region's mineral and taut style.
Its origin gives this Sancerre much more nuance than a single village label might suggest.
- Location / Origin: Domaine Delaporte is located in Chavignol, one of the small villages whose wines are sold under the Sancerre name. The family owns approximately 20 hectares of vineyards in prime locations within the appellation.
- Exposure: The majority of the plots are situated on the slopes of the Monts Damnés. Due to their steep angle relative to the sun, these vineyards benefit optimally from sun exposure, aiding in ripeness and concentration.
- Soil: The soils are rich in limestone and clay, with a noticeable presence of silex. It is precisely this combination that gives the wine its tension, mineral precision, and aromatic complexity.
- Geological diversity: This cuvée is blended from estate vineyards in various geological zones of Sancerre, which imbues the wine with power, fruitiness, and roundness simultaneously.
This wine is entirely built on a single grape variety, precisely what gives it its crisp Loire character.
- Sauvignon Blanc – Sancerre: Sauvignon Blanc forms the complete base here, giving the wine its aromatic nose, fresh acidity, and pronounced fruity profile.
