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Daniel Crochet - Sancerre Grand Chemarin 2022

Daniel Crochet - Sancerre Grand Chemarin 2022

92/100

RVF

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mineral
white fruits

“A great terroir-driven Sauvignon for this fine vintage”

“Grand Chemarin is more approachable and full-bodied in its youth, with a more accessible style that remains as straightforward as ever.” (The RVF Guide 2025).

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Estate

Daniel Crochet

Vintage

Grand Chemarin

Vintage

2022

Designation

Sancerre

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

100% Sauvignon, planté en 1988

Terroirs

A very crumbly limestone known as "Griottes"

Viticulture

In the process of converting to organic farming

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Sequential pneumatic pressing of whole clusters, 72-hour static settling at low temperature, no sulfiting, no enzymes added to the must, fermentation in 7.5-hectoliter amphorae, use of indigenous yeasts, light fining and plate filtration, no tartaric stabilization

Livestock farming

Aged for 12 months on fine lees with regular stirring

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Pale gold color

Nose

Abundant notes of white fruit and flowers, as well as citrus, with an exotic touch

Palate

Full-bodied, with a mineral touch provided by citrus notes

Serve

Between 10-14°C

Drink before

2030+

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy as an aperitif, with a seafood platter, langoustines, fish, or Crottin de Chavignol...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

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 region’s white clay and caillote soils. Whether entry-level or prestige cuvées, all his wines demonstrate exceptional consistency. Among the whites, Plante des Prés and Chêne Marchand—located in the best sections of their respective vineyards—rank among the region’s finest Sauvignons. This is a must-have for wine lovers.

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2025 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)

About the estate:

A fourth-generation member of a long line 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 - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100

Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

Grand Chemarin is more approachable and full-bodied in its youth, with a more accessible style that remains as straightforward as ever.

About the estate:

On the white clay and caillotte soils of the commune 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 the lees, and meticulous winemaking. The estate is fortunate to benefit from the finest plots in the area, particularly Plante des Prés and Chêne Marchand. We have 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.

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