François Crochet
François Crochet has 12ha in total with vines predominantly around Bué, his home village, but does spread his wings across the appellation to Sury-en-Vaux, Verdigny and Thauvenay, where he has a parcel on flint soils. He has vines in several renowned lieux-dits in Bué, including Petit Chemarin, Grand Chemarin and Le Chêne Marchand, which are limestone-based (calcaire/griottes/terres blanches), providing tenderness on the mid-palate with a fine chalky veil on the finish. However, each has its own personality: Le Petit Chemarin has a higher proportion of clay in the soil giving roundness in addition to the winemaking influence of 18 months in large foudres on lees, while Le Chêne Marchand shows great power. Fruit is hand harvested and whole bunch pressed, making for pure, delicate fruit quality with lower thiols, leading to restrained fruit characters and impeccable clarity throughout the range. Since 2019, only wild yeasts have been used in the winery. The vineyards are farmed organically (certified) and biodynamically (in conversion). He also makes three deftly handled red Sancerres with as much as 100% whole bunches for Les Marnes 2019, while the top cuvée Reserve de Marcigoué is more restrained with only one-third whole bunches and gently matured in large format oak.
From Sancerre’s Charm Offensive (Jul 2023) by Rebecca Gibb MW
2022 Sancerre Blanc
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2022 Sancerre Rosé
Color: Rosé
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