Famille Godon Les Chapotons Sancerre 2025

Wine Type: White
Style: Dry Loire Sauvignon Blanc; citrus-driven, floral, flinty, fresh, gently rounded
Vintage: 2025
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Sancerre AOC
Country: France
Region: Sancerre, Loire Valley
Producer: Famille Godon
Winemaker: Franck Godon
Vineyard: Family vineyard parcels in Menetou-Râtel, Saint-Satur, and Chavignol
Soil: Limestone, clay-limestone, and flint
Farming: Practicing organic
Alcohol: Not confirmed for the 2025 bottling
Fermentation: Gentle pressing followed by approximately 36 hours of settling; spontaneous fermentation at controlled temperatures of 15–18°C
Aging: Not confirmed for the 2025 bottling
Food Pairings: Oysters, baked haddock, salmon en croûte, herb-roasted chicken, goat-cheese tart, Crottin de Chavignol

Tasting Note:
Famille Godon’s “Les Chapotons” balances Sancerre’s citrus freshness with a generous, silky texture. Grapefruit, delicate floral notes, and a flinty edge lead into a rounded palate, with bright acidity keeping the fruit lively and focused. Fresh without feeling austere, this is a versatile Sauvignon Blanc with enough substance for the dinner table. Pair it with baked fish, salmon in puff pastry, or warm goat cheese on toast.

About the Producer:
Brothers Franck and Sylvain Godon run a small family domaine in Menetou-Râtel, with vineyard parcels extending into Saint-Satur and Chavignol. Earlier generations sold their grapes to other producers; the brothers began making and exporting wine under the family name, with Franck leading the winemaking. Their vineyards are organically farmed, while the family’s broader agricultural operation, La Ferme des Chapotons, also produces Crottin de Chavignol. Wine and goat cheese from the same family make for a particularly fitting introduction to Sancerre.