Domaine Fouassier
Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
Winemaker: Benoit & Paul Fouassier
Domaine Fouassier
www.fouassier.fr/index-en.html
Established in 1749 in the heart of Sancerre, Domaine Fouassier is one of the oldest wine growing families in the Loire Valley with a history that spans several generations. For centuries they have dedicated themselves to preserving and capturing the terroir and the noble Sauvignon grape varietal through an extensive range of appellation wines. The new century began with the arrival of Fouassier’s 10th generation, Benoit and Paul. In continuing to honor the terroir as their ancestors did, the brothers took things one step further, converting to organic and biodynamic farming and winemaking. In 2011, they were certified by ECOCERT and BIODYVIN, both of whom recognized Domaine Fouassier as 100% compliant with all international organic and biodynamic guidelines.
www.fouassier.fr/index-en.html
Established in 1749 in the heart of Sancerre, Domaine Fouassier is one of the oldest wine growing families in the Loire Valley with a history that spans several generations. For centuries they have dedicated themselves to preserving and capturing the terroir and the noble Sauvignon grape varietal through an extensive range of appellation wines. The new century began with the arrival of Fouassier’s 10th generation, Benoit and Paul. In continuing to honor the terroir as their ancestors did, the brothers took things one step further, converting to organic and biodynamic farming and winemaking. In 2011, they were certified by ECOCERT and BIODYVIN, both of whom recognized Domaine Fouassier as 100% compliant with all international organic and biodynamic guidelines.
Wines current available:
2017 Les Grands Champs Sancerre
The vines are pruned in ‘Guyot simple’. The vineyard is cultivated according to Organic agriculture and biodynamic methods. Les Grands Champs is made of vines aged from 30 to 45
years old.
Free run yield average: 45 hl/ha.
2017 Les Chasseignes Sancerre
The vines are pruned in Guyot formation and vineyard is cultivated according to Organic agriculture
and biodynamic methods. The vineyards is a majority of Limestone from Buzançais on lower ‘Kimméridgien’ (60%) and Limestone ‘lités supérieurs’ on upper Oxonian (40%). ‘Les Chasseignes’ is made of vines aged from 30 to 45 years old. Free-run yield average : 40 hl/ha. In the cellar is it a natural fermentation in neutral vessel.
This is is driven by citrus fruit and mineral. The palate is taut and long. A splendid glass of Sauvignon Blanc, very classic style of the region.
2018 Rosé
2017 Les Grands Champs Sancerre
The vines are pruned in ‘Guyot simple’. The vineyard is cultivated according to Organic agriculture and biodynamic methods. Les Grands Champs is made of vines aged from 30 to 45
years old.
Free run yield average: 45 hl/ha.
2017 Les Chasseignes Sancerre
The vines are pruned in Guyot formation and vineyard is cultivated according to Organic agriculture
and biodynamic methods. The vineyards is a majority of Limestone from Buzançais on lower ‘Kimméridgien’ (60%) and Limestone ‘lités supérieurs’ on upper Oxonian (40%). ‘Les Chasseignes’ is made of vines aged from 30 to 45 years old. Free-run yield average : 40 hl/ha. In the cellar is it a natural fermentation in neutral vessel.
This is is driven by citrus fruit and mineral. The palate is taut and long. A splendid glass of Sauvignon Blanc, very classic style of the region.
2018 Rosé