Domaine Vincent DELAPORTE - Silex 2019
Domaine Delaporte is located in the Loire Valley, in the Sancerre appellation in the heart of the village of Chavignol. It is a family-owned estate, passed down from father to son since the 17th century. Since 2010, it is Matthieu Delaporte, Vincent’s grandson who manages the estate and he has undertaken major restructuring: tillage without herbicides, lower yields, vinification in barrels. To make these changes a reality, the estate is embarking on the conversion process to organic farming from 2020. The production wines are exclusively harvested from the 33 hectares of the property, which are planted with 75% Sauvignon Blanc, and for the rest of Pinot Noir.
The Sancerre Silex from Domaine Delaporte is a Sauvignon Blanc whose vines are over 40 years-old. The harvest is introduced in whole bunches, not crushed, in the hydraulic press (Coquard). The pressing is gentle and slow to obtain a clear juice of first quality. This juice is then placed in 2,000-litres casks for 8 to 12 months.
Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc