Vincent Grall's Sancerre 'Silex' is a pure Sauvignon produced on the siliceous soils of the eastern Loire. After aging in steel only, it presents lively citrus aromas and intense mineral hints of flint. Fresh, mineral and with great character, this white wine is a perfect match for seafood risottos, fresh goat cheeses and white meats with marinated vegetables
- SANCERRE 'SILEX' VINCENT GRALL 2023 DESCRIPTION
- The Sancerre 'Silex' of French producer Vincent Grall is a white wine with character intensely mineral, son of the nature of the soils on which the grapes grow. The French name €˜Silex itself means flint€ , a rock which the vineyard where the grapes come from is particularly rich in. This rocky material, composed almost entirely of silica, is a flint, which is why the wines derived from it from flint
- rich soils, mineral notes tending towards smoky are often found. Grall's 'Silex' is part of the 'Tradition' selection, composed of wines made entirely in steel to enhance the peculiar characteristics of the territory.
- Vincent Grall Sancerre 'Silex' is a pure Sauvignon Blanc from vines grown sustainably on silica
- rich soils dating back to the Eocene. The vineyard, aged between 15 and 30 years, is located in the "Le Plateau" plot, mentioned in 1510 as the land of the Augustinian monks of Bourges. The bunches, harvested by hand and carefully selected, are subjected to a gentle pressing, followed by alcoholic fermentation of the must in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine is then left to mature in steel for a few months until final bottling.
- Vincent Grall's Sancerre Blanc 'Silex' It has a straw yellow color with bright greenish reflections. The nose perceives hints of citrus, orange peel, elderflower and aromatic herbs, supported by a strong mineral vein that recalls flint. Very fresh and tense on the palate, characterized by excellent energy and an intense mineral
- savoury finish. The ideal pairing for this Sancerre is seafood in general, but also first courses based on asparagus or fresh cheeses. .
- Colour
- Straw yellow with greenish reflections
- Scent
- Lemon, orange peel, elderflower and flint
- Taste
- Fresh, mineral and with character
