2019 Edmond Vatan Sancerre "Clos La Néore", Loire Valley, France - 1.5L MAG

2019 Edmond Vatan Sancerre "Clos La Néore", Loire Valley, France - 1.5L MAG

A benchmark Sancerre, the 2019 Edmond Vatan "Clos La Néore" is an extraordinary expression of Sauvignon Blanc, renowned for its precision, depth, and age-worthy structure. It delivers a compelling aromatic profile of crushed limestone, white flowers, citrus zest, and flinty minerality. On the palate, the wine is tightly wound yet deeply complex, offering notes of Meyer lemon, green apple, and ripe pear, intertwined with saline undertones and a remarkable chalky texture. Bracing acidity drives the wine to a long, crystalline finish, leaving lingering impressions of wet stone and grapefruit pith.

$499.99
$499.99

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ABOUT THIS WINE

Sourced from the legendary Clos La Néore, a tiny parcel within the famed Monts Damnés vineyard, this wine epitomizes the terroir-driven brilliance of old-vine Sauvignon Blanc on Kimmeridgian limestone soils. The 2019 vintage benefitted from a warm growing season, yielding a wine of extraordinary intensity while maintaining Vatan’s signature tension and elegance. Farming is strictly traditional and organic, with meticulous hand-harvesting and ultra-low yields ensuring the highest quality fruit. Vinification remains non-interventionist: native yeast fermentation, aging in neutral tanks, and extended bottle aging before release, allowing the wine to express itself with purity and depth.

This is Sancerre at its most profound, a wine that unfolds beautifully with time in the glass and in the cellar. While stunning now, it will develop even greater complexity over the next 10–20 years. Best enjoyed with dishes that highlight its minerality and acidity—think fresh oysters, Dover sole, goat cheese (especially Crottin de Chavignol), or delicate white truffle dishes.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Edmond Vatan is a legend in Sancerre, revered for his uncompromising approach and minimal production. His wines, now crafted by his daughter Anne Vatan, are among the most sought-after in the world, produced in minuscule quantities and released only when deemed ready. The estate follows a deeply traditional philosophy, embracing low-intervention, organic farming, and natural winemaking techniques that allow the terroir to shine. The Clos La Néore bottling—a parcel of Monts Damnés that has been in the Vatan family for generations—represents the pinnacle of Sancerre, embodying the purity, energy, and profound sense of place that define the world’s greatest wines.

This magnum format is a rare and prized collector’s item, offering even greater aging potential and an unparalleled opportunity to experience one of the Loire Valley’s most iconic wines at its peak.

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Grape(s) Sauvignon Blanc
Farming Organic