Pascal Thomas is not only one of Sancerre’s most respected growers, his method of farming his tiny plots on the steep hillsides allow him to select his wines by plot and to ensure that his wine is a long-standing favourite of both locals and connoisseurs. His ‘tradition’ is grown exclusively on 40-year-old vines on a chalky soil, which gives the finished wine enormous elegance and balance. Entirely traditional methods of agriculture including hand harvesting, traditional filtration and no oak. Only 25,000 bottles produced each year. An absolute treat.

According to Head Sommelier David Vareille of the Arts Club, “This wine is, for me, the best value for money I have ever tasted. But even more importantly, it is the benchmark, the ground zero of the grape variety. It has an original style, an oily asparagus texture, mature dry hay on the nose and green plums on the finish. It’s highly satisfying and extremely delicious.” (Mr Porter, The Journal)

In the glass

Pale yellow with classic sauvignon green tinge, highly floral nose, and a multi-layered white flowers and fruit complexity. Ample, long, fresh finish. 

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