Freddy R. Troya

9.0

L’Étincelle – Sauvignon Blanc – 2023
Sancerre AOP · Loire Valley · France 🇫🇷

Overview
A lively and textbook Sancerre showcasing the purity and finesse of Sauvignon Blanc grown on Loire Valley limestone soils. Clean, crisp and unmistakably mineral-driven.

Aromas & Flavors
Bright lemon peel, green apple, white grapefruit and subtle gooseberry, wrapped in flinty minerality and fresh herbs.

Mouthfeel
Zesty and refreshing with razor-clean acidity. Light, vibrant and precise, finishing with a chalky, mouthwatering snap.

Food Pairings
Perfect with goat cheese (especially Crottin de Chavignol), oysters, sushi, ceviche, grilled shrimp or simple salads with citrus dressing.

Verdict
A refreshing, no-nonsense Sancerre that nails the classic profile: citrusy, crisp, and mineral to its core. A fantastic everyday Loire pick.

Did You Know?
Sancerre’s signature minerality comes from its unique “terres blanches” and “caillottes” limestone soils, among the coolest Sauvignon Blanc terroirs in the world. — 2 days ago

Douglas Montague

9.0

This Sancerre went perfectly with the Cotriade last night! Nice light acidity was perfectly balanced. — a year ago

Ted

8.9

So very different from New Zealand SB. Smooth and very colorful. — 3 years ago

with Jeni

Andrew Cullimore

9.2

Light straw with green hints . Quite discreet and reserved on the nose , elderflower , camomile, oyster shell , green apple , sea breeze . On the palate this is strict and direct , green apple , chalky mineral and oyster shell notes , very mineral focused . Fills out with a slightly creamy texture . Good length focused and detailed . Very young but enjoyable now , quite Chablis-esque is style . Probably even better in 3-5 years and will last well a further 5 -8 or so — 4 months ago

K L

9.1

Kurt birthday wine. Still really great but liked the way it drank a few years ago. Would go younger on vintage. Maybe 3 years old instead of 7. — a year ago

with Matt

Walter Fahr

9.1

Above average Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley. The wine lingers on the palate with nice citrus notes and plenty of depth. Drank May 2023. — 2 years ago

Jess

9.2

Pale-medium lemon color.
Aromas of lemonade, honeydew, pear, subtle minerality.
Dry. Flavors of warm lemon, gritty pear, honeydew, subtle vegetal undertone (balanced), subtle well integrated custard notes, wet stone. From one vintage to the next, this wine never disappoints!

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 4 months ago

Andreas Gailus

9.2

Excellent. Good minerality, light but layered. Really good entry-level Pouilly-Fume. 2021 vintage. — 6 months ago

Joe Christenson

9.2

Delightful. Lemon peel and clean mineral. The finish lasts longer than expected and it’s super clean. Pairs beautifully with seafood and would work equally well as a warm weather white on its own. Looking forward to drinking this again. — 2 years ago

Carter White

9.2

Nice combination of tropical fruit and stoney minderality, has weight and verve. — 4 years ago