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Domaine Delaporte - Sancerre Silex blanc 2023

Name: Domaine Delaporte - Sancerre Silex white 2023
Brand: Domaine Delaporte
Rating: 4.3 (6 reviews)

Sancerre|White wine|Organic

4.3/5 (6 customers)

91/100

RVF

(Notes for the 2022 vintage)

Sauvignon

mineral

saline

oysters and seafood

guaranteed enjoyment

"The pure expression of Silex in Sancerre, with a full-bodied, powerful, and fresh structure!"

This cuvée from old vines planted on flint surprises with its power, harmony, and minerality. Its nose is complex and crystalline, revealing white fruits, citrus, and above all, subtle aromas of flint, reminiscent of the terroir. The attack is full and round before the minerality takes over, providing an energetic structure.

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Estate

Domaine Delaporte

Vintage

Silex

Vintage

2023

Designation

Sancerre

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

Sauvignon Blanc

Terroirs

Flint soils, old vines over 40 years old

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Low and slow pressing of whole bunches (not crushed) in a hydraulic press, fermentation in vats.

Livestock farming

8 to 12 months in 2000L barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Light-colored dress with golden highlights

Nose

Very intense and crystalline, with aromas of white fruit and hints of citrus and flint.

Mouth

Full-bodied and round attack, then mineral, energetic and slender structure, salty finish

Serve

At 12°C

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with firm-fleshed fish in sauce, scallop puff pastries, pan-fried foie gras, cream-based chicken or veal escalope, a selection of cheeses, etc.

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2025 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

Mathieu Delaporte is one of those young winemakers who are currently bringing glory to the Sancerre region. His 33 hectares, mainly located in Chavignol, are cultivated with care and offer great originality with 50 different plots, 80% of which face south. In addition, 35% of his vines are planted on flint soils, a rare proportion in the Sancerre region. This rich terroir allows him to produce great single-vineyard wines and blended wines that are complete and harmonious. As prices are still reasonable, it is important to reserve immediately after the harvest, as his wines are beginning to gain recognition!

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

Passed down from generation to generation since the 17th century, now run by Jean-Yves Delaporte and his son Matthieu, this 33-hectare family estate, known for its consistent quality and minimal intervention in the vineyard, is located in Chavignol, a charming village in the heart of the Sancerre region, renowned for its goat cheese.

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Wine rating (2025 guide) 91/100 (2022 vintage)

Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

In 2010, Matthieu Delaporte's arrival led to changes at this historic Chavignol estate, with a shift towards working the soil, stopping the use of herbicides, reducing yields, and vinification in oak. From the outset, the winemaker showed great ambition and took on the task of restructuring the 33-hectare vineyard. This was a major undertaking aimed at producing more precise wines, which have been certified organic since 2023. The range combines blended wines (Chavignol and Silex) and wines from specific locations (the legendary south-facing slope of Monts Damnés, as well as Le Cul de Beaujeu, famous elsewhere for its whites, but planted here with Pinot Noir). The whites are meticulous, carefully crafted and well-balanced; the reds, equally well-made, could gain in charm. We salute this work by awarding the estate its first star.

Wine Spectator

Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)

Wine Enthusiast

Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Customer rating

4.3/5

based on 6 reviews