2020 Château de Thauvenay Sancerre

90 Point Vintage, Wine Spectator Sustainable Viticulture More than 200 Years of Winemaking Free Shipping on 6 or More Bottles About the Wine  “Sancerre is home to some of France's tangiest, most thirst-quenching white wines, made from Sauvignon Blanc.” ~Wine Spectator. Sancerre is an appellation located in the eastern part of the Loire Valley. This appellation produces red and rosé, but it’s undoubtedly the white Sancerre the flagship style of the whole region. Decanter said, “Sancerre is today a Sauvignon Blanc stronghold in France's Loire Valley, known for delicious dry white wines with beautiful texture and refreshing acidity.” Château de Thauvenay’s story started almost 250 years ago when Pierre Perrinet started the construction of the emblematic castle, which remains still to this day. However, it was until 1819, that the vines arrived at this place thanks to Count of Montalivet, who served as Defense Minister under Napoléon. This estate has been producing wine for more than