Lucien Crochet
Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc
Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
A classic, elegant Sancerre, both steely and juicy. Grapefruit, lemon, passion fruit, lime, flint and rather subdued herbaceous aroma and flavors with a bit of cut grass. Long and very clean finish. It’s a wine you definitely want a second glass of.
A classic, elegant Sancerre, both steely and juicy. Grapefruit, lemon, passion fruit, lime, flint and rather subdued herbaceous aroma and flavors with a bit of cut grass. Long and very clean finish. It’s a wine you definitely want a second glass of.
Dec 1st, 2021
All prior notes apply. Really good, tilting towards a hint of sweetness at the end. Worth half a case investment. Best enjoyed now.
All prior notes apply. Really good, tilting towards a hint of sweetness at the end. Worth half a case investment. Best enjoyed now.
Oct 8th, 2021A very pleasant surprise. Nose presents straw, lemon zest and chalky minerality. The palate is untypically sweet, with toned-down acidity. Mid palate shows gooseberries without the tartness. Finishes soft, but still has focus, albeit somewhat blunted. Certainly idiosyncratic for Sancerre - Jean Georges Nougatine.
A very pleasant surprise. Nose presents straw, lemon zest and chalky minerality. The palate is untypically sweet, with toned-down acidity. Mid palate shows gooseberries without the tartness. Finishes soft, but still has focus, albeit somewhat blunted. Certainly idiosyncratic for Sancerre - Jean Georges Nougatine.
Jul 9th, 2021
Tasted double-blind. The 2018 Lucien Crochet pours a very pale straw color. On the nose, almost imperceptible pyrazines. Instead, the smell of an ocean breeze with a touch of cheesy funk that I find rather attractive. On the palate, there is an undeniable freshness to this wine that is really compelling. Citrus fruits with white pepper. Medium-plus acid. Satisfying finish. Very good!
Tasted double-blind. The 2018 Lucien Crochet pours a very pale straw color. On the nose, almost imperceptible pyrazines. Instead, the smell of an ocean breeze with a touch of cheesy funk that I find rather attractive. On the palate, there is an undeniable freshness to this wine that is really compelling. Citrus fruits with white pepper. Medium-plus acid. Satisfying finish. Very good!
Jan 4th, 2021Medium lemon color, with medium intensity aromas and flavors of lemon, grapefruit, herbs, green apple and wet stone. Medium body, medium finish. Solid but unexciting
Medium lemon color, with medium intensity aromas and flavors of lemon, grapefruit, herbs, green apple and wet stone. Medium body, medium finish. Solid but unexciting
Aug 23rd, 2018What I love in Sancerre. Crisp.kiwi lychee. Citrus. Mineral. Yum.
What I love in Sancerre. Crisp.kiwi lychee. Citrus. Mineral. Yum.
Feb 12th, 2018
Citrus and grassy in all the good ways! Balanced acidity
Citrus and grassy in all the good ways! Balanced acidity
2 people found it helpfulFeb 19th, 2015
much welcomed after a very long day.
much welcomed after a very long day.
2 people found it helpfulOct 24th, 2014
Very true to style for Sancerre, clean lemon curd and flinty minerality.
Very true to style for Sancerre, clean lemon curd and flinty minerality.
1 person found it helpfulNov 5th, 2015