Sancerre Domaine Thomas Le Perrier

A Sancerre that demonstrates why the appellation is used worldwide for Sauvignon Blanc: clear structure, lively acidity, mineral character.

Domaine Thomas et Fils cultivates vineyards around Sancerre in the upper Loire Valley, where Kimmeridge limestone and flint soils give the Sauvignon Blanc its characteristic crispness. Le Perrier is one of these single-vineyard wines—named after one of the typical Sancerre lieu-dits with predominantly limestone subsoil.

A pale gold in the glass. The nose reveals lemon zest, white grapefruit, and a delicate stone fruit note, beneath which lies the flint characteristic of Sancerre, reminiscent of wet pebbles. On the palate, a firm, invigorating acidity with a creamy mid-palate—not a sharp cut, but a smooth, lingering finish with lemony freshness.

• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Food: Goat cheese (Crottin de Chavignol is a classic choice), grilled monkfish, scallops with butter or salad with vinaigrette
• Drinking window: now until 2027