Fleuriet Frères Renaissance Sancerre Magie des Caillottes Blanc 2024

The grapes come from a south to south-easterly facing vineyard which is situated at 280 metres above sea level, in the Sancerre appellation. The vines have an average age of 25 years and are planted at a density of between 8,000 to 10,000 vines per hectare, which yield between 40 to 53 hl/ha. The soils are made up of Caillottes, limestone and clay pebbles which reflect the sunlight onto the vines, encouraging the ripening of the fruit. The vineyard is certified organic, chemical preparations are not employed and the vineyard is in conversion to biodynamic certification. The biodynamic philosophy recognises the connection between all living things, the importance of biodiversity, and sustainability, following the lunar cycles, earth rhythms, astrology, and the interconnection between these energy sources to dictate the timing of viticultural activity. The vineyard is cultivated manually, with the exception of ploughing and the grapes are hand-harvested.

The grapes were slowly pressed, and the must was fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of between 18 to 23°C. Vinification took place inertly, the wine was protected contact with the air by nitrogen. Once fermentation was complete, 80% of the wine was refined in concrete tanks, on the fine lees, while 20% was matured in large wooden vats, imparting subtle complexity. The maturation period lasted for seven to nine months.