Philippe Sauger Cour-Cheverny Fleur de Lys
- 0.75L | 13.0%
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Philippe Sauger Cour-Cheverny Fleur de Lys
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Philippe Sauger Cour-Cheverny Fleur de Lys 2022 Loire, France
Philippe Sauger Cour-Cheverny Fleur de Lys 2022 is a dry white Loire wine made from 100% Romorantin, the local grape inextricably linked to Cour-Cheverny. This wine comes from Domaine Sauger in Fresnes, a family business operating since 1870 and now spanning 5 generations. Romorantin ripens late, is hand-harvested here, and produces a wine with honey, acacia, lively freshness, and remarkable length.
Vineyards and region
Cour-Cheverny is located in the Loire, in the vicinity of the castles of Chambord, Cheverny, Blois, and Chenonceaux.
• Location and origin: Domaine Sauger is located in Fresnes, south of the Loire and on the edge of the Sologne. This location gives the wine a fresh, elegant Loire signature.
• Appellation: What is Cour-Cheverny? Cour-Cheverny is an appellation for white wine made from Romorantin, a local grape that produces a lively, original, and age-worthy style here.
• Soil: The vines grow on sandy clay soils. This soil is well-suited to Romorantin and helps the wine achieve freshness, tension, and subtle aromatic complexity.
• Climate: The climate is oceanic with a moderate summer. The influence of the Sologne and the surrounding forests helps to keep the wines fresh and precise.
• Harvest: Romorantin ripens late and is hand-harvested at optimal ripeness. This preserves the balance between ripe fruit, freshness, and structure.
Grape composition
This Cour-Cheverny is made entirely from Romorantin.
• 100% Romorantin – Cour-Cheverny: Romorantin is a local Loire grape that produces wines with lively acidity, honeyed aromas, acacia, and a long finish. The grape can be fresh and subtle when young but is also known for its good aging potential.
Vinification and aging
The vinification focuses on fruit, aromatic purity, and preserving freshness.
• Pressing and skin contact: The grapes are pressed directly, with a light skin maceration. This short skin maceration helps extract more fruit and aroma from the grapes.
• Fermentation: The wine is vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. This keeps the fresh, floral, and honeyed notes of Romorantin clear and present.
• Yield: The yield is around 50 hl per hectare. This is typical for a dry white Loire wine where freshness, purity, and length are key.
• Aging potential: This Cour-Cheverny can easily be aged for 10–15 years. When young, the wine is lively and subtle; with bottle aging, it develops more depth and gastronomic breadth.
Tasting notes and serving suggestions
Philippe Sauger Cour-Cheverny Fleur de Lys 2022 has complex aromas of honey and acacia. The taste is dry, lively, and subtle, with fine tension and beautiful length. When young, the emphasis is on freshness and elegance, while after a few years, the wine can develop extra depth.
• Serving temperature: Serve this Cour-Cheverny at 8–12 °C, so that the fresh structure, honey notes, and acacia remain beautifully balanced.
• Pairing: When young, excellent with asparagus, fish, scallops, and white meat. After a few years, it also pairs well with grilled or creamy poultry dishes, lobster, and pan-seared foie gras.
More information about Domaine Sauger
Domaine Sauger is a family business that has been passed down from generation to generation since 1870. Philippe Sauger took over the estate in 1988 and expanded it to 30 ha within the Cheverny appellation. The estate is located south of the Loire, close to the castles of Cheverny, Chambord, Blois, and Chenonceaux, and works with grapes strongly associated with this region, including Romorantin for Cour-Cheverny.
Product details
| Availability | Only 12 in stock! |
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| Alcohol content | 13.0% |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0.75L |
| Region | Loire |
| Sub-region | Centre-Loire |
| Appellation | Cour-Cheverny |
| Producer | Philippe Sauger |
| Varietal(s) | Romorantin |
| Ideal serving temperature ? | 8° - 12°C |
| Storage at perfecte wijn | Air conditioned at 18°c |
