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Les Belles Vignes

Sancerre Blanc AOP

Carefully selected from vineyards spread over the 3 terroirs of the appellation, our Cuvée ‘Les Belles Vignes’ delights with its precision and its regularity. Domaine Fournier Père et Fils attaches the utmost importance to perfection in the vineyard and at the winery. Made with great care and attention to detail, Les Belles Vignes represents the best alliance of the three terroirs.

This wine is available in France from 20,85 € at your preferred wine shop, or at our online shop Aux Trésors de Bacchus
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Made with great care and attention to detail, Les Belles Vignes represents the best alliance of the three terroirs.

APPELLATIONS CUVÉES

Blessed with vineyards spanning in 8 communes of the appel- lation, over the years our cuvée ‘Les Belles Vignes’ has become a benchmark in Sancerre. Nested in the heart of the Verdigny village, Domaine Fournier Père et Fils, actively promotes the Sancerre wines worldwide. Sancerre is the most prestigious and renowned appellation of the Loire. Early texts dating from the Middle Ages already mention the Sancerre vineyard.

Nowadays, the appellation covers 2900 hectares located on the Loire left bank, on the Eastern side of city of Bourges. The hills are often very steep, vineyards benefit from many microclimates thanks to the highly variable expositions. Known as the international capital of Sauvignon Blanc, its inimitable style is born from the magic al- liance of these varietals and the 3 unique soils of the appellation: Silex, Caillottes and Terres Blanches.

WINEMAKING & AGEING

Our vineyards receive the utmost attention throughout the year. The plots are harvested with great care, at perfect maturity, so that each terroir can be revealed. After an extraction at low pressure, the juices ferment for 3-4 weeks at a controlled temperature. An ageing on fine lees as well as a very light filtration allow us to offer you the best of Sancerre’s terroirs!

FOOD PAIRING

Its sharp lemon-lime fruit is fully revealed with delicate seafood, it will be ideal for your refined shellfish: oysters, lobsters, crayfish, crabs…

Tasting note

Aromas & taste

The nose is sustained and asserted on lemony aromas accompanied by blackcurrant bud notes. The first sensations in the palate reveal a subtle and rich aromatic array, with a refined and silky ‘lemon-sorbet’ texture.

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November 23 2022

92pts/ Aromas of lemons, spiced apples, herbs and gravel. It’s medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Lively and well-balanced with a vibrant core of lemons and herbs on the mid-palate and an equally satisfying finish. Drink or hold.

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January 23 2020

90 points

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August 22 2021

92 pts / Focused and intense gooseberry, lemon rind, flint and chalk on the nose, showing both ripeness and zing. I love the chalky texture and the intensity here, which augments through the the long, mineral finish. Irresistible now, but will easily hold for 3-4 years.

August 22 2021 Consult
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September 21 2020
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September 21 2020
August 21 2021

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July 21 2020
July 21 2020

93/100 – ‘Pomelo aromas are heady and juicy. In the mouth the flavors are bright and tart with mixed citrus, vegetal notes of white asparagus and fresh garden herbs. The ripe citrus flesh flavor persists through a long finish.’

July 21 2020
September 20 2019

92 points  / Plenty of green apple, lemon and hints of honey to the mineral undertones. Full-bodied with a creamy texture and a flavorful finish. Drink now.

June 20 2019
May 20 2019

91 points / Full of smoky, flinty mineral character with a zippy, herbaceous mintiness and some pretty rose petal and orange blossom florals.

May 20 2019
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March 20 2019

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June 19 2018

93 points / Exotic aromas of mango, papaya and lime with fresh thyme and other herbs. Medium body. Crisp acidity. Serious Sancere here. Drink now.

March 19 2018
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January 18 2017

ARGENT

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January 17 2016
January 17 2016

91 points

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