Berthier Coteaux du Giennois
Domaine Berthier • Loire Valley 750ml White Wine
"The essence of the Loire: Located at the gates of Sancerre, Coteaux du Giennois is a jewel of precision that captures the minerality of flint and clay soils."
Crystalline Purity and Flint Soils
**Domaine Berthier** offers a masterful interpretation of **Sauvignon Blanc** in one of the central Loire's most interesting appellations. This wine originates from vineyards adjacent to the famous Sancerre hills, benefiting from soils rich in **flint** (pedernal) which contribute that characteristic "gunflint" note. It is a vertically structured white, designed for those seeking absolute freshness and vibrant minerality.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Domaine Berthier.
- Origin: Coteaux du Giennois, Loire, France.
- Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
- Terroir: Clay and Flint (Gunflint).
- Vinification: Stainless steel (Fruit purity).
- Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Pale yellow with brilliant greenish reflections. Clean and crystalline in the glass.
Nose: Intense notes of grapefruit, yellow lemon, and white peach. Hints of freshly cut grass and a pronounced minerality of wet stone and smoke appear.
Palate: Tense and refreshing attack. The acidity is vibrant, leading crisp citrus flavors to a clean, saline, and very persistent finish that cleanses the palate.
3. Wine Architecture
ELECTRIC FRESHNESS [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
SALINE MINERALITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
BODY AND FLUIDITY [ ● ● ● ○ ○ ]
AGING POTENTIAL [ 2 - 3 YEARS ]
4. Pairing and Service
Classic Harmony: Unbeatable with goat cheese (Crottin de Chavignol), white fish ceviches, and sushi.
Light Options: Citrus salads, grilled asparagus, or scallop carpaccio.
Temperature: Serve well chilled, between 8°C and 10°C.
5. A Wine of Precision
Domaine Berthier represents the effortless elegance of the Loire. Coteaux du Giennois is the smart alternative to the region's big names, offering the same soil quality and oenological rigor with a more direct and jovial profile. An essential wine for lovers of Sauvignon Blanc with a mineral character.
