Roger Naudet Domaine des Buissonnes 'Terre Blanche' Sancerre Loire, France

Bright, mineral, and evocative of the ancient Kimmeridgian soils that define its home, the 2023 Roger Naudet Domaine des Buissonnes Sancerre Terre Blanche, Loire, France, is a masterclass in precision Sauvignon Blanc. Grown in the Terre Blanche subsoils of Sancerre, this wine offers both a rounder texture and focused intensity, channeling the Loire Valley’s limestone and clay terroir into every nuanced sip.

Product Details:

• Grape Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Alcohol: 14% ABV
• Residual Sugar: 1.4 g/L
• Farming: Sustainable (estate-grown)
• Winemaker: Roger Naudet

Sensory Description:

Expressive aromas of lemon zest, flint, white flowers, and subtle smoke leap from the glass. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with an elegant texture thanks to extended lees aging. Notes of grapefruit, gooseberry, and chalky minerality evolve into a dry, lingering finish marked by a stony salinity and citrus peel freshness. This bottling from Terre Blanche is the most rounded of the domaine’s parcels, offering depth without losing the trademark Sancerre tension.

Winemaker's Background:

Domaine des Buissonnes is a fifth-generation, family-owned winery nestled in the village of Sury-en-Vaux, within the Sancerre appellation. Led by Roger Naudet, the estate is known for producing refined, site-expressive Sauvignon Blancs. Their commitment to sustainable farming and traditional vinification, including prolonged lees aging, results in wines with remarkable clarity, elegance, and sense of place. This cuvée, from the Terre Blanche parcel, represents one of the domaine’s finest interpretations of Sancerre’s chalky slopes.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve well-chilled at 45–50°F. A beautiful match for grilled prawns, seared scallops, meaty white fish, or goat cheese, this wine’s layered minerality and zippy citrus profile also shine alongside fresh spring salads and shellfish dishes.

This is Sauvignon Blanc at its most evocative, pure, precise, and rooted in the land. The 2023 Roger Naudet Domaine des Buissonnes Sancerre Terre Blanche, Loire, France is a stunning reflection of its terroir and a reminder of the timeless elegance that defines the Loire.