Daniel Crochet - Sancerre Plante des prés 2023
93/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
"This vintage, with its beautiful complexity and concentration, will assert itself over time."
"Plante des Prés continues to assert itself with superior elegance, a stony sensation, and verve. A very fine Sauvignon with a distinct identity." (Le Guide RVF 2026).
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Eye
Pale gold color
Nose
Fine and elegant, mineral and complex, delicate aromas of lemon, grapefruit, white peach, and pineapple, with notes of white flowers.
Mouth
A bold attack enveloped in a mellowness 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, oysters au gratin, fresh goat's cheese or blue cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
3-star rating (High-quality production, serving 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 of vineyards spread between Bué and Sancerre, making the most of the white earth and caillotes soils. From the entry-level wines to the prestigious cuvées, all of his wines demonstrate great consistency. Among the whites, Plante des Prés and Chêne Marchand, located in the best areas of their locality, are among the very best Sauvignons in the region. This is a must for wine lovers.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2025 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)
About the estate:
Coming from a family of winegrowers, Daniel Crochet is the fourth generation to run the estate and is regularly mentioned in the Guide. At the helm of the family business since 1996, he now manages 10 hectares of vineyards spread between Sancerre and Bué, and has begun the process of converting to organic farming.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2026 guide) 93/100 Favorite
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
Plante des Prés continues to assert itself with superior elegance, a stony sensation, and verve. A very beautiful Sauvignon with a distinct identity.
About the estate:
On the white soil and limestone of the commune of Bué, the discreet Daniel Crochet, François' cousin, has been running this high-quality family estate since 1996. The work here is very serious, with grass-covered vineyards, aging on lees, and careful vinification. The estate is fortunate to benefit from the finest plots in the area, particularly Plante des Prés and Chêne Marchand. We are impressed by the precision and depth of the reds from recent vintages and salute the meticulous work of Daniel Crochet. The whites, aged in enamel vats (and partially in demi-muids for Chêne Marchand), are beautifully crafted, carefully made and well-balanced. 2023 is the first vintage to be certified organic.
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