Jerome Gueneau
Domaine des Grandes Perriéres
Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
Star bright straw gold. Shy nose and medium palate of satsuma rind, green apple peel, and white peach pit. Medium acidity is lower than some modern Sancerres, but definitely not “flabby.” Just a slight hint of flint (terres blanches soil?) on the dark, anise-esque finish. This is a softer style of Sancerre that’s representative of the reportedly fleshy 2020 vintage. An excellent pair for hearty “white wine” meats like poultry (turkey burgers were my choice) or pork. Go elsewhere with your fish and greens. Drink now.
Star bright straw gold. Shy nose and medium palate of satsuma rind, green apple peel, and white peach pit. Medium acidity is lower than some modern Sancerres, but definitely not “flabby.” Just a slight hint of flint (terres blanches soil?) on the dark, anise-esque finish. This is a softer style of Sancerre that’s representative of the reportedly fleshy 2020 vintage. An excellent pair for hearty “white wine” meats like poultry (turkey burgers were my choice) or pork. Go elsewhere with your fish and greens. Drink now.
Jul 23rd, 2021Confected, flabby, and lacking in acidity and that classic Sancerre minerality and grassy loveliness. 2015 wasn't kind to this wine.
Confected, flabby, and lacking in acidity and that classic Sancerre minerality and grassy loveliness. 2015 wasn't kind to this wine.
Apr 30th, 2016
$35? At Total Wine. Not my favorite Sancerre. A little yellow/buttery for me.
$35? At Total Wine. Not my favorite Sancerre. A little yellow/buttery for me.
Jul 6th, 2022
Le Silex 2019. Pleasant and minerally but not very complex.
Le Silex 2019. Pleasant and minerally but not very complex.
Mar 1st, 2021A bit heavy, not quite flabby but not as light on its feet as I’d hoped for. Straightforward lemon, not enough acid bite or mineral depth. Paired it with pan seared salmon and it wasn’t the right move. Doesn’t have the zip to contrast the richness of the salmon, and not quite interesting enough on its own to stand out. Hopes for more.
A bit heavy, not quite flabby but not as light on its feet as I’d hoped for. Straightforward lemon, not enough acid bite or mineral depth. Paired it with pan seared salmon and it wasn’t the right move. Doesn’t have the zip to contrast the richness of the salmon, and not quite interesting enough on its own to stand out. Hopes for more.
Aug 31st, 2019A snoozer of a Sancerre but I've cooked with worse
A snoozer of a Sancerre but I've cooked with worse
Sep 23rd, 2017Lemon and mineral, maybe slightly less acidic than usual for Sancerre.
Lemon and mineral, maybe slightly less acidic than usual for Sancerre.
Oct 14th, 2016
Nice! Citrus with mineral notes. Well balanced and acidity
Nice! Citrus with mineral notes. Well balanced and acidity
Apr 25th, 2016
Nice structure. Balanced sweetness with acidity. Lemony with a mineral finish
Nice structure. Balanced sweetness with acidity. Lemony with a mineral finish
Feb 28th, 2016A textbook, typical, if uncomplicated, Sancerre. Nice herbal, stony nose, citrus fruits with decent concentration and acidity on the palate.
A textbook, typical, if uncomplicated, Sancerre. Nice herbal, stony nose, citrus fruits with decent concentration and acidity on the palate.
Feb 25th, 2016