2010 SANCERRE Cuvée Maxime Vieilles Vignes Silex Chavignol Domaine Vincent Delaporte
2010 SANCERRE Cuvée Maxime Vieilles Vignes Silex Chavignol Domaine Vincent Delaporte
| Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc | Origin: France, Loire |
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Delaporte's Cuvée Maxime Vieilles Vignes is the estates flagship wine from old vines grown entirely on limestone. Two passes through the vineyard selecting grapes at optimum ripeness, fermented in old oak barrels, which gives a richer texture to the concentrated fruit without giving any discernable wood flavour. This exceptional cuvee is a gastronomic wine and will develop well over a number of years in bottle.| Purchasing options | |||||||
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