2023 Domaine Daniel Chotard Sancerre, Loire Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE: This Sancerre comes from few parcels, aged on the lees for few months to give the wines a bit more texture. A classic style that will pair wonderfully with seafood and fresh oysters. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER: Daniel Chotard and his wife, Brigitte, live just outside Sancerre in the village of Reigny. The Chotard family has been making wine for well over 200 years. The terroir of Sancerre is widely regarded as producing one of the greatest

dried rose

the balance of old-vine Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and aging on lees for at least 42 months

Aged in 10 months in 228 and 350 L oak barrels

within the Chinon AOC appellation

capturing the spirit of the land and the artistry of the winemaker

and hearty Mediterranean dishes

the top honor for painting at the International Biennale of Chianciano 2015 held in Tuscany

coinciding with a document dated 1848 that attests to Borgogno’s first wine sale

mostly European vinifera

Headed by Salon until his death in 1943

Later joined by the famous winemaker from Sassicaia

But they do have old vines