Region: Loire Valley, France (Sancerre AOC / Bué)
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Green apple, white peach, pink grapefruit, crushed limestone, and white blossoms, with a chalky mineral tension and a bright, zesty lemon-soaked finish
Pairing: Fresh Valençay or Chavignol goat cheese, oysters on the half shell, seared scallops, grilled asparagus, or continuous charcuterie boards
The Producer
Domaine Philippe Auchère is a multi-generational, highly respected family estate situated in the famous winemaking village of Bué, nestled in the heart of the Sancerre appellation in the Upper Loire Valley. The estate's vineyards are planted across Sancerre's celebrated mosaic of soils—combining Oxfordian limestone (caillottes) for intense aromatics and chalky Kimmeridgian clay (terres blanches) for structure and depth. Practicing organic viticulture, the Auchère family prioritizes soil health and careful vineyard management to grow pristine, pure-expression Sauvignon Blanc. In the cellar, they work with a minimal-intervention ethos: fermenting spontaneously with native yeasts, avoiding heavy oak, and aging the juice on fine lees to preserve the crisp mineral spine and vivid fruit clarity native to Bué terroir.
The Wine
The 2025 Sancerre Blanc from Philippe Auchère is a classic, beautifully focused expression of Upper Loire Sauvignon Blanc. Hand-harvested from mature vines planted on steep limestone slopes, the fruit undergoes a gentle pressing followed by a slow, cold fermentation with native wild yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Matured on its fine lees over the winter to develop a silky textural weight while keeping its high-toned electric acidity completely intact, the wine is bottled with light handling. The 2025 vintage captures quintessential Sancerre energy; it masterfully pairs an intense, expressive bouquet of fresh orchard fruits, citrus peel, and spring flowers with a chalky mineral grip, snapping acidity, and a long, zesty finish.
Region: Loire Valley, France (Sancerre AOC / Bué)
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Green apple, white peach, pink grapefruit, crushed limestone, and white blossoms, with a chalky mineral tension and a bright, zesty lemon-soaked finish
Pairing: Fresh Valençay or Chavignol goat cheese, oysters on the half shell, seared scallops, grilled asparagus, or continuous charcuterie boards
The Producer
Domaine Philippe Auchère is a multi-generational, highly respected family estate situated in the famous winemaking village of Bué, nestled in the heart of the Sancerre appellation in the Upper Loire Valley. The estate's vineyards are planted across Sancerre's celebrated mosaic of soils—combining Oxfordian limestone (caillottes) for intense aromatics and chalky Kimmeridgian clay (terres blanches) for structure and depth. Practicing organic viticulture, the Auchère family prioritizes soil health and careful vineyard management to grow pristine, pure-expression Sauvignon Blanc. In the cellar, they work with a minimal-intervention ethos: fermenting spontaneously with native yeasts, avoiding heavy oak, and aging the juice on fine lees to preserve the crisp mineral spine and vivid fruit clarity native to Bué terroir.
The Wine
The 2025 Sancerre Blanc from Philippe Auchère is a classic, beautifully focused expression of Upper Loire Sauvignon Blanc. Hand-harvested from mature vines planted on steep limestone slopes, the fruit undergoes a gentle pressing followed by a slow, cold fermentation with native wild yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Matured on its fine lees over the winter to develop a silky textural weight while keeping its high-toned electric acidity completely intact, the wine is bottled with light handling. The 2025 vintage captures quintessential Sancerre energy; it masterfully pairs an intense, expressive bouquet of fresh orchard fruits, citrus peel, and spring flowers with a chalky mineral grip, snapping acidity, and a long, zesty finish.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.