Dominique et Janine Crochet Sancerre, « Le Grand Chemarin »

Name: Dominique et Janine Crochet Sancerre, « Le Grand Chemarin »
Brand: Dominique et Janine Crochet
SKU: 18138
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Dominique et Janine Crochet Sancerre, « Le Grand Chemarin »

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Producer Dominique et Janine Crochet

Country France

Region Loire Valley, Sancerre

ABV 13%

Tasting Notes

White Peach, Nectarine, Lemon Peel and Chalk

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More About Dominique et Janine Crochet Sancerre, « Le Grand Chemarin »

Le Grand Chemarin is a single-vineyard expression of Sauvignon Blanc, showcasing exceptional structure and texture. Vinified and aged in barrel, the wine balances vibrant fruit with a creamy mouthfeel, offering depth and complexity that elevate it above typical examples of the grape.

The Crochet family, deeply rooted in the historical village of Bué, began their journey in 1982 with just two hectares of vines. Over time, they have grown their Domaine to 13.5 hectares, spread across a diverse range of soils. Eight hectares on limestone (Caillottes) lie in Bué, three on clay (Terres Blanches) in Surry en Vaux, and one on Silex in Bannon. This variety enables them to produce both an expressive village Sancerre and remarkable single-vineyard Crus like Le Grand Chemarin.

This wine comes from a single limestone plot, with vines averaging 40 years old. Organically farmed (with certification pending), the grapes are hand-harvested and sorted before undergoing gentle pressing. Fermentation takes place with native yeasts in a combination of stainless steel, barrel, and amphora. The wine is aged for six months, with weekly lees stirring for the first two months, adding richness and complexity.

Le Grand Chemarin is a testament to the Crochet family’s commitment to quality and tradition, producing a Sauvignon Blanc of elegance and character. Limited production of just 10,000 bottles makes it a rare treat for Sancerre enthusiasts.

Meet the Producer, Dominique et Janine Crochet

Dominique et Janine Crochet

Style: Winery

Dominique et Janine Crochet is one of the quietly brilliant names of Sancerre, producing Sauvignon Blanc that perfectly captures the elegance and mineral tension that made the Loire Valley famous long before New Zealand Sauvignon started shouting at everyone from supermarket shelves.

Based in Bué, one of Sancerre’s most respected villages, the domaine farms vineyards rich in limestone and clay soils, giving the wines loads of freshness, structure and that classic flinty character Loire fans become mildly obsessed with. The wines deliver citrus peel, gooseberry, white flowers and crisp green fruit alongside beautifully clean acidity and proper mineral depth.

What makes Dominique et Janine Crochet particularly appealing is the restraint in the winemaking. Everything feels focused and balanced rather than aggressively aromatic or overripe. These are wines designed for food, conversation and actual drinking rather than trying to win a blind tasting competition by screaming passionfruit at maximum volume.

The domaine also produces wines that age surprisingly well, developing more savoury and textured complexity over time while still retaining that bright Loire freshness underneath. Very classy Sauvignon Blanc without any unnecessary ego attached.