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2012 Edmond Vatan Sancerre Clos la Neore #214935611

750ml

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92.9
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Based on 27 reviews on Cellartracker.com

Reviews 93 points Vinous "Pale yellow. Fascinating nose opens with lemon balm, then reveals more chalky nuances of mint, gooseberry and menthol with only a hint of smoky herbs and vanilla. Juicy citrus, cassis and pepper flavors are wrapped around an energetic mineral core. The veil of roasted oak is subtle, multilayered and persistent, seeming to float weightlessly over the wine in spite of its rich warmth. Ripe papaya, yellow currant and elderflower linger on the impressively long finish. Unfortunately, this is a Sancerre that few will ever see. Made from a single hectare in Chavignol by Anne Vatan, Edmund's daughter, it is for many the epitome of what a Sancerre can be. (JP)"

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Edmond Vatan's esteemed Clos la Néore, hailing from the renowned Sancerre region, has become a beacon for sommeliers and connoisseurs worldwide, thanks to its limited annual production of 4,000 bottles. This Sauvignon Blanc is birthed from the heart of Les Monts Damnes, a celebrated vineyard lauded for its perfect south-southeast exposure and pure terres blanches soil, which imparts the wines with extraordinary complexity and longevity.

Edmond and Anne Vatan have made their Sancerre “Clos la Néore” one of the world's most unique white wines through meticulous, near-unchanged winemaking practices that trace back to the French Revolution era. Clos la Néore's aging potential has been compared favorably to top-tier Chablis, demonstrating its distinction from typical Sancerres.

The Domaine sits within the confines of Chavignol, home to the terres blanches soils that yield some of the most complex, long-lived Sancerres. This “white earth,” an extension of Kimmeridgian rock, grants the wines their distinct minerality. Within Les Monts Damnés, the Vatans' monopoly - Clos la Néore - is nestled at the heart of the slope and has been the domain of thirteen Vatan generations since 1789.

The Clos la Néore vineyard, with nearly half a century-old vines, pruned to yield just half the norm, produces highly concentrated and complex wines. The Vatan’s méthode ancienne, or ancient methods, commence with late harvesting, allowing for the full development of depth and complexity. The fermentation and aging are facilitated in 600-liter wooden foudres that have seen a century of use. The bottling is unfiltered and carried out in May when the barometric pressure is ideal.

Embodying their commitment to tradition, the Vatan family’s Sancerre displays the unique qualities of its terroir and, with increasing global demand, has cemented its status as a highly sought-after gem.

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