2024 Roger & Christophe Moreux Sancerre Les Bouffants

Roger & Christophe Moreux Winery

Domaine Roger & Christophe Moreux is located in Chavignol, one of the most renowned villages within Sancerre and known for its chalky soils and classic style. The family business has been working with Sauvignon Blanc for generations and owns plots on some of the best terroirs around the village. The focus is on precision in the vineyard and vinification as pure as possible, so that the differences between the plots remain clearly visible in the glass. More information about the winery can be found under the Winery tab.

Region, climate and location

Les Bouffants is a vineyard located near Chavignol in the Sancerre appellation, in the Loire Valley. This location is known for wines with tension, finesse, and clear terroir influence.

The soil consists primarily of calcareous clay and Kimmeridgian marl, rich in fossil shells. This type of soil provides the characteristic chalky minerality and a slightly saline character often associated with the best Sancerres from Chavignol.

The climate is semi-continental with influence from the Loire. Warm days ensure ripening, while cool nights preserve the acidity. This results in wines with both aromatic expression and fresh tension. The 2024 vintage displays a bright and energetic style with great precision.

Vineyards and grape varieties

The wine comes from carefully selected plots within Les Bouffants, situated on slopes around Chavignol. The combination of exposure and soil ensures optimal ripening and a clear expression of the terroir.

The wine is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. In this vineyard, this does not yield exuberant aromatics, but rather a more restrained and mineral style with an emphasis on structure and length.

Yields are deliberately kept low to maintain concentration and balance, resulting in a wine with more depth than an average Sancerre.

Harvest, vinification and aging

The grapes are harvested when freshness and ripeness are in balance. After gentle pressing, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, so that aromatic precision is preserved.

After fermentation, the wine ages for several months on the fine lees. This sur lie aging provides extra structure and a slight roundness, without the wine losing its crisp character.

No wood is used, so the focus lies entirely on terroir and purity.

Color, smell and taste

The wine has a clear light yellow color with green reflections. On the nose, aromas of lime, citrus, and green apple emerge, complemented by subtle floral notes and a distinct mineral touch.

On the palate, the wine is tight and linear, with fresh acidity that provides tension and precision. The fruit is pure and restrained, with a clear focus on citrus and white fruit.

The calcareous soil imparts a distinctly chalky texture and a slightly briny edge. The finish is long, dry, and precise, with a persistent mineral tension characteristic of Sancerre from Chavignol.

Development and drinking window

The 2024 Sancerre Les Bouffants is immediately appealing due to its freshness and precision, but also has sufficient structure to develop further. The drinking window is between now and approximately 5 to 6 years after the harvest. With aging, the wine will become more complex and feel slightly rounder, while retaining its minerality.

Wine & Food and Discount

If available, you will find the official factsheet and additional information about this fine wine in the 'Attachments' tab. We will automatically send these to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to collect the wine, you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, situated almost next to the A16 with ample parking. Click here for our address.

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