Hubert Brochard Chateau de Fontaine Audon Sancerre Terre de Silex 2024

Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant but best to open it half an hour before service. The Hubert Brochard winery has a long history and winemaking tradition dating back to 1900, when it was founded in the Loire Valley. Here, in the village of Chavignol, the company produces excellent wines based on Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, from its over 90 hectares of vineyards spread across the Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé appellations. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes are sourced from the finest parcels of our Château de Fontaine-Audon, on exclusively siliceous soil, where the vines' roots reach deep into the soil, drawing in a wealth of minerals. After harvest and vinification, the majority of the wine ages on the lees for six months in stainless steel tanks, while a small portion rests in amphorae. This step allows the wine to preserve its acidity and freshness while adding complexity. The result is an elegant and lively wine, capable of aging well for several years. Its aromatic profile is broad and intense, with notes of green apple, vibrant citrus, and exotic fruit on a flint background. On the palate, it is taut, energetic, and vibrant. But its predominant characteristic is its distinctive minerality. It is delicate and crisp, with refreshing acidity and a long, savory finish. It pairs perfectly with goat cheese, sushi, and seafood. Try it also with Asian cuisine.