From Domaine Vacheron in France's Sancerre appellation, the Guigne Chèvres 2022 is a refined 100% Sauvignon Blanc sourced from 50-year-old vines on a single 0.8-hectare parcel of Kimmeridgian limestone soils in the Guigne Chèvres lieu-dit, featuring steep southeast-facing slopes at 250 meters elevation that impart exceptional tension and purity. Hand-harvested grapes from the balanced 2022 vintage—characterized by cool nights yielding vibrant acidity and concentration—undergo gentle pneumatic pressing, static settling, and fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, followed by 8 months' aging on fine lees without malolactic to preserve freshness. Certified organic and biodynamic since 2005 under brothers Jean-Baptiste and Géraud Vacheron, this production yields a pale straw wine with green highlights and remarkable finesse.
Tasting Notes An elegant, tense white with zesty citrus and chalky minerality, reflecting Sancerre's Kimmeridgian terroir. The nose unveils lemon pith, white flowers, and hints of wet flint and herbs. On the palate, it is light- to medium-bodied and focused, with bright acidity, fine texture, and flavors of grapefruit, green apple, and saline chalk, leading to a long, electric finish.
Awards and Accolades The 2022 Guigne Chèvres earned 93 points from Vinous for its tense energy and precise structure.
Serving and Cellaring Serve chilled at 8-10°C without decanting to preserve freshness. Ideal as an aperitif or paired with oysters, goat cheese, or herb-roasted fish. Enjoy now through 2032, during which it will develop subtle honeyed and herbal nuances.
Technical Details
Alcohol: 13% ABV
Residual Sugar: <1 g/L
Closure: Cork
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