The 2023 Comte Lafond Sancerre is a captivating Sauvignon Blanc—bright, mineral-focused, and layered with citrus, stone fruit, floral, and saline notes. It’s a beautifully crafted Loire white that balances freshness with depth, ideal for sipping now or with meals over the next few years.
🌱 Heritage & Winemaking
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Crafted by Domaine de Ladoucette, founded in the 18th century by Comte Lafond in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé; today led by Baron Patrick de Ladoucette—one of the region’s most respected estates.
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Made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grown on limestone-silica-clay soils, this cuvée is slow-fermented in stainless steel (6–8 weeks), then aged 3–6 months on lees—no oak involved—ensuring aromatic purity and expressive terroir.
👃 Aromatic Profile
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Pale gold in color, it delivers a vivid and evolving bouquet: starts with citrus peel (lemon, orange), moves into white peach and pear, then opens to honey and fresh almond with subtle peppermint and lychee whispers.
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Additional notes of hawthorn, elderflower, acacia, chalk, and flint enhance its floral-mineral character.
👅 Palate & Texture
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On the palate: a bright and fresh attack, rich with summer fruit flavors—white peach, pear, mango, lychee—balanced by crisp acidity and chalky minerality. Hints of exotic fruit then flow into ripe lemon and saline stone minerality on the finish.
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The texture is silky yet taut—whose linear structure makes it simultaneously succulent and refined.
🔚 Finish & Aging Potential
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This Sancerre finishes long and stony, with lingering ripe lemon and chalk, showcasing its expansive mineral backbone.
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Drink now through 2027–2028 to enjoy its fresh vibrancy, though it has the depth to evolve a few years further.
🍽 Food Pairing
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A stellar match for fresh goat cheese (Crottin de Chavignol), shellfish, meaty seafood (like grilled swordfish or scallops), light salads, mild white meats, and dishes with herbal accents.
⭐ Why It Stands Out
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Offers textbook Sancerre elegance with aromatic clarity, crisp acidity, and flinty minerality—a benchmark expression in the region.
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Shows impressive depth and complexity thanks to thoughtful winemaking, yet remains fresh and inviting, making it perfect for both casual and refined occasions.
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Sourced from vines averaging ~30 years old, reinforcing its concentration and structural integrity.
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