Marie du Lac Sancerre Blanc 2025

Wine Type: White
Style: Dry Loire Sauvignon Blanc; crisp, citrus-driven, mineral, fresh
Vintage: 2025
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Sancerre AOC
Country: France
Region: Sancerre, Loire Valley
Producer: Marie du Lac / SAS Les Créots
Winemaker: Franck & Clément Laloue
Vineyard: Grower parcels in Chavignol and Sancerre, including Longues Fins and Garennes
Soil: Limestone-rich clay and stony limestone soils known as caillottes
Farming: Hand-harvested grower fruit; organic certification not confirmed
Alcohol: Not confirmed for the 2025 bottling
Fermentation: Stainless-steel vinification
Aging: Exact aging details not confirmed for the 2025 bottling
Food Pairings: Oysters, littleneck clams, baked cod with lemon, grilled shrimp, goat-cheese tart, herb-roasted chicken, vegetable quiche

Tasting Note:
Marie du Lac’s Sancerre is fresh and citrus-driven, with grapefruit, bright lemon, and a clean mineral finish. The palate balances lively acidity with enough fruit and texture to keep it inviting rather than austere. Direct and refreshing, this is an easy match for oysters, lemon-roasted fish, or warm goat cheese on toast, with enough presence to carry through a full meal.

About the Producer:
Marie du Lac is a Sancerre cuvée made by Franck Laloue and his son Clément through their longstanding relationships with local growers. Rather than coming from a separate estate, it brings together small vineyard parcels, particularly Longues Fins in Chavignol and Garennes in Sancerre. Hand harvesting and stainless-steel vinification keep the emphasis on fresh Sauvignon Blanc fruit and the character of these limestone-rich sites.