Domaine du Nozay - Sancerre le Clos du Nozay 2022
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Le Nozay is a small 17th-century castle near Sainte Gemme en Sancerrois in Sancerre. In 1970, Baron Philippe de Benoist and his wife Marie-Hélène settled in Château du Nozay and created Domaine du Nozay. They planted the first hectare of Sauvignon Blanc in 1971, which they later expanded to 15 hectares. Philippe was joined by his son Cyril, who now heads the estate. The Domaine du Nozay has been certified in Organic Agriculture since 2011 and in Biodynamics since 2017. It is a family wine estate in Sancerre, surrounded by peace and tranquility. The resulting wines reflect this.
One of the oldest plots of the Estate which is completely enclosed by walls and hedges with a slope of 43 degrees. Vinification is carried out in terracotta jars creating its own natural vortex so that is lasts as long as possible with no artificial yeasts, no superfluous additives or thermoregulation. In the heart of the jar, for our Cuvée “Clos du Nozay”, an alchemy takes place between wine, terracotta and oxygen. This type of aging allows slow and regular aeration of the wine through the pores of the jar, which will promote the expression of aromas. It allows Sauvignon to be as close as possible to its terroir and to release a purity of natural expression.
A golden yellow color, very luminous which will allow the dazzling of our palate and will release all its length. On the nose, white flowers and sweet citrus fruits are raised very slightly by the airy and pure sides of the jar and on the palate we find an explosion of flavors of pear, mango, and lychee, marking a concentration of Sauvignon Blanc and a balanced acidity.
"A lean, racy style, offering an intriguing nose of violets, paraffin and earthy, floral elements. Bristling acidity drives notes of candied lemon peel and orchard fruit, with a salty mineral vein throughout. There's a smoky, flinty edge to the taut finish." - 90 Points, Wine Spectator
Producer: Domaine du Nozay
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Sancerre
Vintage: 2022
Size: 750ml