Hubert Brochard Sancerre Aujourd'hui Comme Autrefois
Wine Description
This beautiful white Sancerre of Domaine Hubert Brochard hails from the rolling slopes of Chavignol. The wine name is a tribute to the Brochard family ancestors , whose winemaking methods are still in use today: zero fining, cooling, or filtration, with pure aging on the lees in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks to give this wine its character. This is an ideal wine for toasting with friends and family.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard size
150 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous
Elevation:
726 feet
Vines/acre:
2,800
Exposure:
Southern / Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1970
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1999
Bottles produced of this wine:
29,900
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
64 °F
Maceration technique:
Sur-Lie Aging
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
8 months
Length of bottle aging:
2 months
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.1
Acidity:
4.6 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Residual sugar:
0.2 g/L