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History: Sancerre Les Monts Damnés is considered among the best grand cru of Sancerre. On that soil “kimmeridgien” clay-limestone developing minerality and subtle fruits aromas, the Fournier Family cultivates there a small plot of land. Limited Quantity: 3900 bottles per year.
Grape-variety : 100% Sauvignon.
Age of the vines : 45 years.
Soil : Kimmeridgien + Clayey Limestone
Yield : 35 hl/ha.
Production surface : 0.9 hectares
Vinification : Static racking of the must.
Electronic thermo-regulated fermentation (16-20°) in stainless steel tanks for a period of 3 weeks and 10% in oak barrel.
No malolactic fermentation.
Maturing on fine lees.
Alcohol content : 12,5°/13°
Total acidity : 4,8g/l to 5,8g/l
Residual sugars : 1 to 3g/l
Tasting :
Colour : Clear golden green reflections.
Nose : Well-developed aromas reminding syringe, red fruits, the blackcurrant evolving towards minerality after a while in the glass.
Palate : Full and round at first, followed by a certain vivacity
Serving temperature : 8 to 10 °C.
Suggested accompanying dishes : Fish with sauce.
Ageing : To be drunk within 15 years after bottling.