Le Cul de Beaujeu Sancerre Blanc

Sancerre from the limestone slopes — that's Sauvignon Blanc in its most concentrated form. The Le Cul de Beaujeu from Domaine Hubert Brochard comes from a single vineyard above Chavignol, where the Kimmeridgian limestone soil gives the wine its characteristic tension.

Brochard has been rooted in Sancerre for generations and cultivates vineyards around Chavignol — known for its Comté cheese production as well as its mineral white wines. The "Cul de Beaujeu" vineyard is one of the exposed slopes with old vines that yield low harvests and concentrated grapes.

In the glass, the wine displays ripe guava and passion fruit, underpinned by white peach and a hint of citrus zest. The acidity is present but integrated—not sharp, but rather a creamy texture with a long, slightly mineral finish. Powerful for a Sancerre, without sacrificing the typical Loire freshness.

• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Dishes: Goat cheese (Crottin de Chavignol), grilled sea bass, scallops with butter sauce
• Drinking window: now until 2027