Le Rochoy
Vineyard
Le Rochoy is a unique hillside in the Sancerrois region. It was once a Gallo-Roman quarry called "Rochetum". The flint stones that litter the ground store up heat during the day and release it at night. The flinty subsoil gives this cuvée all its minerality. The grapes ripen quickly, producing an exceptional Sancerre Blanc.
Altitude: 170 to 200m
Exposure: South/Southeast
Average age of vines: 45 years
Slope: 11% to 30%
Grape variety
Sauvignon Blanc
Terroir
Flint
Winemaking
- Low-pressure pneumatic pressing
- Cold static settling
- Alcoholic fermentation with a selection of yeasts specific to each plot of the estate
- Aged in stainless steel tanks for 9 months on lees
Tasting
Our Sancerre Blanc "Le Rochoy" has a pale gold color with silver highlights, offering crystal-clear clarity.
The nose features iodine and mineral aromas reminiscent of its flint-rich terroir, while notes of passion fruit add an exotic touch.
The wine surprises on the palate, with an elegant structure that combines roundness and liveliness, and opens with a subtle salinity.
Food pairing
Noble fish and shellfish: lobster papillotes with three citrus fruits, scallop carpaccio
Service temperature
Between 11 and 12°C (52-54°F)
Ageing
4 to 7 years
Awards
Vintage 2023
James Suckling - 93/100
Wine Spectator - 90/100 pts
Vintage 2022
Wine Enthusiast - 92/100
James Suckling - 93/100
Vintage 2021
Wine Enthusiast - 93/100
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 92/100
Vintage 2020
Concours Challenge Millésime Bio - Or
Awards
Vintage 2023
James Suckling - 93/100
Wine Spectator - 90/100 pts
Vintage 2022
Wine Enthusiast - 92/100
James Suckling - 93/100
Vintage 2021
Wine Enthusiast - 93/100
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 92/100
Vintage 2020
Concours Challenge Millésime Bio - Or