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François le Saint Sancerre Calcairetext
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François le Saint Sancerre Calcaire 2019

Sancerre, Upper Loire, Loire, FranceFrançois le Saint is a line of wines from one of Sancerre's most revered names. Established in 1749 in the heart of Sancerre, Domaine Fouassier is one of the oldest wine growing families in the Loire Valley with a history that spans 10 generations. This sauvignon blanc is certified organic and biodynamically farmed, from 30-45 year old vines grown on a 6.26ha plot of calcareous soils. After a native ferment in stainless, it rests there for a brief time on lees prior to bottling. Perfumed white blossoms, lemon peel, tangerine, fragrant melon, creamy pear stream the slender palate, finishing with a dusting of almond spice.Tasted: 20 July 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:
BC$44.00750mlprivate wine shops
ON$39.95750mlconsignment
Producer: François le SaintDistributors: The Wine Syndicate
Le Sommelier Inc.
Grape: Sauvignon BlancCSPC: 210647