Produced in limited quantities—just 40 ares—this red wine is a blend of selected old vines. The expression of Pinot Noir on clay-limestone soil and Kimmeridgian marl reveals a distinctive Sancerre here! A complex and precise nose evoking blueberries and blackberries, which carries through to a powerful palate built on ripe tannins and supported by a woody undertone.
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Eye
A deep red color with purple hues
Nose
Complex, with aromas of ripe fruit: blueberry, blackberry
Palate
Powerful, with ripe tannins and a lovely balance with woody notes
Serve
At 15°-16°C
Drink before
2025-2029
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with veal blanquette, calf’s head with gribiche sauce, lamprey in red wine, a nice cut of red meat, or a cheese like Cantal…
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2020 guide) 15/20 (2017 vintage) (Very good wine)
Rated 3*Stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Daniel Crochet is one of the most talented winemakers in the Loire Valley: he cultivates 10 hectares across plots spread between Bué and Sancerre, fully showcasing the potential of the white clay and caillotes soils. Whether entry-level or prestige cuvées, all his wines demonstrate great consistency. Among the whites, Plante des Prés and Chêne Marchand—located in the best sections of their respective lieux-dits—rank among the region’s finest Sauvignons. These are must-haves for wine enthusiasts.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated winery (2025 guide) Featured (Successful Wine)
About the estate:
A fourth-generation member of a family of winemakers, Daniel Crochet is regularly featured in the Guide. At the helm of the family estate since 1996, he now manages a 10-hectare vineyard spread between Sancerre and Bué, and has begun the transition to organic farming.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 16.5/20 Top Pick (2017 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Rising stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
On the white clay and caillotte soils of the town of Bué, the unassuming Daniel Crochet—François’s cousin—has been running this high-quality family estate since 1996. The work here is carried out with great care, featuring grass-covered vineyards, aging on lees, and meticulous winemaking. The estate is fortunate to benefit from the finest plots in the region, particularly Plante des Prés and Chêne Marchand. We’ve been impressed by the precision and depth of the reds over the past few vintages and commend Daniel Crochet’s meticulous work. The whites, aged in enamel-lined tanks (and partially in demi-muids for Chêne Marchand), are beautifully crafted, refined, and well-balanced. 2023 is the first certified organic vintage.
Customer Rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. ROLAND A. Published on August 28, 2021
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Review by Mr. LUDOVIC B. Published on June 10, 2021
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