2018 Sancerre Les Romains
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From a 50-year-old, south- and west-facing vineyard where Jurassic limestone meets Eocene silex, the 2018 Sancerre Les Romains opens with dried white fruit and iodine aromas on the intense and concentrated nose. Very elegant, salty and complex on the palate, this is a powerful and full-bodied yet finely structured and elegant Sancerre with a long and promising finish. The wine is clearly a 2018 representative but has a long life ahead. Impressive though more warm rather than cool. Tasted in February 2021.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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The 2018 Sancerre Blanc Les Romains has more tart citrus and lime notes as well as a similar level of bright minerality. Medium-bodied, fresh, and elegant on the palate, it has great acidity, beautiful balance, and just a rich yet chiseled, precise style that’s joy to drink.
About the producer
Certified biodynamic, Domaine Vacheron is one of the star names in Sancerre. The estate crafts Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from single sites, using low yields and Burgundy-inspired winemaking to produce exceptionally pure, age-worthy expressions of the region that are some of its best.