Daniel Crochet - Sancerre Plante des prés 2023
93/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
“This vintage, with its lovely complexity and concentration, will improve with age.”
“Plante des Prés consistently stands out with its superior elegance, stony character, and vibrancy. A truly beautiful Sauvignon with a distinct identity.” (Le Guide RVF 2026).
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Eye
Pale gold color
Nose
Refined and elegant, mineral and complex, with delicate aromas of lemon and grapefruit, as well as white peach and pineapple, and hints of white flowers
Palate
A bold, upfront flavor, balanced by a smoothness that pairs well with the acidity
Serve
Between 10° et 14°C
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with shellfish, fish in sauce, cooked or fresh salmon, baked oysters, fresh goat cheese, or blue cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that sets the standard 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, making the most of the white clay and gravel 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.
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 - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100 Favorite
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 you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Plante des Prés continues to stand out with its superior elegance, mineral character, and vibrancy. A truly beautiful Sauvignon with a distinct identity.
About the estate:
On the white clay and gravelly 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 dedication, 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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