François le Saint, Silex 2018, Sancerre white, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley

François le Saint, Calcaire 2022, Sancerre white

François Le Saint

François le Saint is a line of wines from one of Sancerre‘s most revered names. Established in 1749 in the heart of Sancerre, Domaine Fouassier, who produces this wine under the name Francois le Saint, is one of the oldest wine-growing families in the Loire Valley with a history that spans 10 generations. This sauvignon blanc is certified organic and biodynamically farmed, from 30-45 year old vines grown on a 6.26ha plot of calcareous soils. After a native ferment in stainless, it rests there for a brief time on lees prior to bottling.

Perfumed white blossoms, lemon peel, tangerine, fragrant melon, and creamy pear stream the slender palate, finishing with a dusting of almond spice.

Biodynamic wines
Organic wines
Vegan friendly
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Wine category
Med-Bodied White Wine
Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Country
France
Region
Loire
Appellation
Sancerre
Farming
Biodynamic wines, Organic wines
Winemaking
Vegan friendly
Alcohol content
13%
Product code
WA-00151

Food pairing

Allium

Allium

Onion, Garlic, Shallot
Aromatic Green Herb

Aromatic Green Herb

Mint, Basil, Coriander
Delicate Buttery Cheese

Delicate Buttery Cheese

Brie, Camembert, Époisses, Burrata
Dry Herb

Dry Herb

Oregano, Thyme, Dill, Parsley
Dry, Salty Umami Cheese

Dry, Salty Umami Cheese

Parmesan, Grana Padano, Pecorino, Asiago, Aged Manchego
Fish

Fish

Halibut, Cod, Salmon, Bass, Trout, Seabass
Green Vegetable

Green Vegetable

Green Bean, Pea, Kale, Lettuce, Avocado, Endive
Harvest Vegetable

Harvest Vegetable

Carrot, Squash, Turnip, Pumpkin
Nutty Hard Cheese

Nutty Hard Cheese

Gruyere, Comte, Emmental,
Salty, Crumbly Cheese

Salty, Crumbly Cheese

Feta, Halloumi, Old Goats Cheese
Shellfish

Shellfish

Lobster, Crab, Shrimp, Langoustines
Sour Cheese & Cream

Sour Cheese & Cream

Fresh Goats Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta,
The producer
François Le Saint

François Le Saint

Francois le Saint, Loire Valley, Sancerre

The vineyards cover nearly 56 hectares of vines which are for 80% planted with the ancient and noble Sauvignon varietal. The remainder is planted with the delicate and elegant Pinot Noir grape. The domaine  uses traditional and artisanal methods in the vineyard and thrives to respect the environment at all cost. Three-quarters of the work is carried out by hand to respect the fragile vines. The domaine's priority is to respect the terroir and a biodynamic approach has therefore been in place in both the vineyards and the winery since 2000 when Benoit and Pierre joined the family business. The result is a truly great Sancerre where you have the feeling that you are in Sancerre when drinking this.

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