Freddy R. Troya

9.3

Domaine Vacheron – Sancerre 2015
Loire Valley, France 🇫🇷

Overview
From one of Sancerre’s most respected biodynamic estates, Vacheron crafts Sauvignon Blancs with precision, purity, and unmistakable terroir character. Tasting a 10-year-old Sancerre is rare, as most are enjoyed young—but this 2015 shows surprising resilience and depth.

Aromas & Flavors
Candied lemon peel stands out alongside subtle citrus oil, quince, and a faint touch of almond. The classic flinty minerality of Sancerre still hums beneath, though softened by time. A hint of oxidative nuttiness peeks through—expected with age—but adds intrigue rather than distraction.

Mouthfeel
Mouthwatering acidity remains alive, giving freshness even at a decade old. Medium-bodied, textural, and persistent, finishing with a gentle grip of minerality and citrus zest.

Food Pairing
Pairs well with aged goat cheeses (Crottin de Chavignol is a must), grilled white fish, or even poultry with lemon-herb sauce. Its aged nuance also makes it a fine companion for mushroom risotto.

Verdict
A Sancerre that defies expectations with its longevity. While youth usually showcases sharp vibrancy, this 2015 proves that time can reveal a different elegance: layered, slightly oxidative, yet still minerally precise. A rewarding surprise for anyone curious about how Sauvignon Blanc ages. Cheers! — 2 months ago

Conrad Green

9.5

Gorgeous. Very pure. Dazzling yet subtle for Sauvignon. Really excellent — 2 months ago

with Matt and David

Donald Williams

9.5

Nice complement for both the chicken Marsala and the ribeye. — 3 months ago

with Bonnie

Ashraf Attal

9.0

Attals and Barkoukis — 5 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

100% Santa Barbera Sangiovese fermented via Carbonic Maceration. Bright garnet color with a ruby core. Bright aromas of red berry fruit, violets and minerals. Flavors of red cherry, raspberry, currant, cranberry and strawberry fruit with additional notes of rhubarb and that hint of mineral. Medium length finish and crisp acidity. Quite tangy and refreshing. Light bodied and easy to drink. Very Beaujolais-like. Excellent pairing with the meat lovers pizza we had today! — 5 months ago

Colin Cahoon

9.4

Inky dark color. Tomato leaf, coffee, and mint on the nose. More pyrazine notes on the palate along with cocoa, cranberry, leather, black pepper, molasses, raisins, coffee, tobacco, and dark cherry. High acid, high alcohol, medium plus tannins, medium plus body, and long finish. Despite all the tertiary notes, drinks vibrant and fresh. Drink now or hold. — 7 months ago

Louis Martin

8.9

Floral notes, lemon and grapefruit accents, acidic on its own if not allowed to breathe. — a month ago

Danielle Clay

10

Delicious, pear, citrus, juicy — 2 months ago

Hessel Idema

9.5

Amazing complex red wine! — 2 months ago

Christy

10

Assists one — 4 months ago

Theodore Krijnse Locker

9.6

Dark in color. Super fruity on the nose. Blackberry and plumb notes. Peppery, leathery, earthy finish. — 4 months ago

Jim Robinspn

9.0

Very complex lots of flavors on the tounge — 5 months ago

Brian Saunders

9.6

Stunning, really. Still fresh and fruity, but with impeccable balance. Wish I had more! — 6 months ago

Jennifer Pletcher

8.9

Warm, juicy. Lots of fruit. A hint of overripe fruit. A touch of coconut. — 2 months ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Very fruity on the nose and full bodied with medium minus acidity.

Dry to off dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black currants, blackberries, cooked plums, oak, vanilla, dried fruits, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light herbs and peppercorn.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 8 year old Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County is still drinking very nicely, but will not get better from this point.

Complex and easy drinking. Fruit forward with a touch of RS. Rich and extracted with a mouth coating feel.

A nice sipping wine.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — 2 months ago

Ken F

9.2

Good on Debbie bday party — 3 months ago

Frank L

8.9

Hardly any tannins. Awesome and powerful flavor burst. — 3 months ago

with Peter and Mary

John Willison

9.1

Blanc de Mer release. New wine. Like Melon Bourgogne with a bit more depth and bite. — 5 months ago

Daniel Diaz

8.9

Zolecki’s Memorial Day 2025 — 5 months ago

Rick Phillips

9.4

Boldly burst out of the glass with Sharp Ruby flavors. Blackberries, blueberries and raspberries with chocolate and a hint of leather. 15 years and just reaching out for life! Has many years left. — 7 months ago

with Letha