Domaine Roc de l'Abbaye 
Antique Sancerre White
‘Antique’ cuvéesOur cuvée L’Antique comes from our oldest vines ‘Vieilles Vignes’ grown in the ‘Les Beltins’ parcel, in the village of Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre. Harvested by hand and vinified in the 228 liters Burgundy barrels ‘pièces’ made from the oak of Tronçais forest, L’Antique is a concentrated wine characterized by its velvety mouthfeel and lemony fruit note accompanied by a refreshing and inviting acidity.
This wine is available in France from 31,80 € at your preferred wine shop, or at our online shop Aux Trésors de Bacchus
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Grape-variety
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Age of the vines
15 to 25 years
Soil
Flint (Silex)
Vinification
The grapes are quickly transported to the winery to minimize skin contact before gentle pressing into a pneumatic press. The grape juices are fermented traditionally in stainless steel tanks during 7 to 15 days.
Tasting notes
Color: Silver yellow color
Nose: A fine citrus-infused nose with mineral notes.
Palate: The palate is rich and elegant, with yellow plum flavours predominating, and a real mineral backbone matching the ripefruitandleadingtoalonglength. A real terroir Sancerre wine.
Serving temperature
8 - 10 °C.
Food Pairings
Oysters, Veal sweetbreads with capers, Grilled Salmon with Chanterelle Mushrooms
Awards & Accolades
| Dated | Millesime | Awards | Accolades | Find out more | Mar 20 | 2018 |
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| Jun 22 | 2021 |
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Lovely purity here, with flint, golden berries, white asparagus and wet stones on the nose. This is quite bright and tangy, with tempting minerals and guava on the palate. Limey and textured. Delicious now. |
Jun 21 | 2019 |
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Aromas of lemon zest, green apple, fennel and fresh basil. It’s medium-bodied with tangy acidity and a juicy, fresh finish. Some tension and texture. Drink now. |
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