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Domaine Delaporte - Sancerre Silex White 2023

Domaine Delaporte - Sancerre Silex blanc 2023

Sancerre|White wine|Organic

4.2/5 (12 customers)

91/100

Decanter

90/100

RVF

90/100

Vinous

Sauvignon

mineral

salty

oysters and seafood

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

“Crisp, herbaceous aromas, with lovely notes of green apple and fresh orchard fruit, enhanced by hints of white flowers. Beautiful purity and minerality, with accents of damp stone, accompanied by notes of toasted lemon tart, pear candies, and a hint of salinity.” (Decanter 2025)

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Estate

Domaine Delaporte

Vintage

Silex

Vintage

2023

Designation

Sancerre

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

Sauvignon Blanc

Regions

Flint soils, old vines over 40 years old

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Gentle, slow pressing of whole (uncrushed) grape clusters in a hydraulic press, followed by fermentation in large oak barrels

Livestock Farming

8 to 12 months in 2,000-liter casks

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Light color with golden highlights

Nose

Very intense and crystal-clear, with aromas of white fruit, a hint of citrus, and flint

Palate

A full-bodied, rounded attack followed by mineral notes; an energetic, slender structure; a 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-seared foie gras, chicken or veal cutlets in cream sauce, and a selection of cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2026 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

Located in Chavignol, this 33-hectare family-run estate was revived by Matthieu Delaporte. The wines produced—both white and red—faithfully reflect their original terroirs. The estate’s wines are gaining in quality, and organic certification was obtained for the 2023 vintage.

Decanter

Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

Crisp, herbaceous aromas with lovely notes of green apple and fresh orchard fruits, enhanced by hints of white flowers. Beautiful purity and minerality, with accents of damp stone, accompanied by notes of toasted lemon tart, pear candies, and a hint of salinity.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

Passed down from generation to generation since the 17th century and now run by Jean-Yves Delaporte and his son Matthieu, this 33-hectare family-owned 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.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Wine rated (2026 guide) 90/100

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:

In 2010, Matthieu Delaporte’s arrival marked a shift for this historic Chavignol estate toward soil management, the elimination of herbicides, lower yields, and barrel-aged winemaking. From the outset, the winemaker displayed great ambition and took on the challenge of restructuring a 33-hectare vineyard. This was a major undertaking aimed at producing more refined wines, which have been certified organic since 2023. The lineup combines blended wines (Chavignol and Silex) and single-vineyard wines (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, refined, and well-balanced; the reds are equally well-crafted.

Wine Spectator

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)

Wine Enthusiast

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Vinous

Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100

About the wine:

The Silex 2023 is a round, supple Sancerre with an exceptionally sumptuous style. It is open and approachable, yet remains pure, crystal-clear, and free of added sulfites. It offers a beautiful roundness with pleasant mineral acidity and aromas of lemon, honey tea, and chamomile. Sourced from a large plot rich in flint, it is one of Delaporte’s most full-bodied single-vineyard cuvées and is typically harvested first.

Customer Rating

4.2/5

based on 12 reviews