| Producer | Jean-Paul Picard |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Subregion | Sancerre |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Sku | 01173 |
| Size | 750ml |
Picard’s Sancerre represents the pinnacle of stainless-steel fermented Sauvignon Blanc, with a mineral bouquet and a clean, refreshing finish.
100% Sauvignon Blanc from 30 year old vines planted on the clay-limestone, south-facing slopes of the Grand-Chemarin and Côteaux de Marloup vineyards. Picard has planted Sauvignon Blanc clones that produce small berries of aromatic intensity. The grapes are hand-picked, pressed gently (whole clusters, which helps drain and extract the juice), then cold racked (débourbage à froid). The wine is fermented very slowly with 50% natural yeast and aged on the lees for a minimum of 4 months. The goal is to maintain the bright aromatics and freshness of the lively Sauvignon Blanc fruit.
The wines produced by this small, 14 hectare domaine (spread over 45 different parcels) are proof that not all Sancerres are created equal. As Sancerre is a large appellation, the best villages have developed their own reputation for quality, with Bué considered one of the finest. The vineyard slopes surrounding this hamlet have outstanding clay-limestone soils, sunny southwestern exposures and ideal elevations which Mickael farms sustainably.