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Michel Girault Sancerre Blanc Grand Chemarin
Michel Girault
France - Loire Valley - Sancerre

Only 1.5 acre (0.6 hectare) !

Color: light yellow, green highlights
Nose: pleasant citrus and mineral notes
Mouth: a fine wine with a crunchy finish and the same delicious flavors

Specifications
Appellation
Sancerre
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Soil type
Caillottes (light dirt with calcareous components)
Vinification
Classic vinification :
- Soft pressing of the grapes upon arrival (no skin contact maceration)
- Cold settling for 24 hours at low temperature (10°C - 50°F)
- Fermentation in Stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (17°C - 62°F)
- Ageing on the fine lees for 5 months
- Racking in February
- Cold stabilization followed by a slight filtration
- Bottling.
Pairings

Served at a temperature of 12°C (53°F), it can be enjoyed as an aperitif and goes wonderfully with fish and shellfish.

Producer Information: Michel Girault

Born into a family of winegrowers in the Sancerre region, based in Bué, a small village near Sancerre, Michel Girault established his estate in 1971 with a few plots in ...
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