Andre Neveu Sancerre Blanc Manoir VV '23

From 60-year-old Sauvignon Blanc vines on the famed caillottes limestone of Chavignol, this Sancerre displays a luminous green-gold robe. The profound nose layers grapefruit pith, elderflower, and struck flint aromas over a base of ripe gooseberry. The palate delivers electrifying tension—flavors of passionfruit, lemongrass, and wet limestone build to a crescendo that critics unanimously awarded 94 points. With 7.2g/L TA balanced by 13% alcohol, this 2023 will evolve beautifully for 8-10 years. Whole-cluster pressed and fermented with wild yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel, it's bottled without fining to preserve its crystalline purity. Decant for escargots à la bourguignonne or simply savor its terroir transparency alone—this is benchmark Sancerre that justifies its cult status among sommeliers.