2022 Domaine la Clef du Récit (Anthony Girard) Sancerre

Staff Reviews

KM

Keith Mabry

Keith Mabry

K&L Buyer

The 2022 vintage really shines through on this excellent new release from Anthony Girard. The wine opens with flavors of lemon curd, papaya and fresh cut melon and it is all braced by a supple mineral finish. The acidity lingers on the palate but the warmth and richness of the fruit is driving the vehicle at the moment. This is showing great now and will continue to develop for several more years.

PR

Philip Roufail

Philip Roufail

This is a superb expression of Sancerre. On the nose, it can't be anything else from anywhere else - that chalky minerality is unmistakable! 2022 is a lauded year producing Sauvignon Blanc with a crisp refreshing citrus zing along with strong minerality. Bursting with rich and ripe lemon, tropical fruit, and racy acidity, the Domaine La Clef du Recit Anthony Girard Sancerre exemplifies the 2022 season and the preeminence of Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc.

Notes

Winemaker Anthony Girard grew up in his family's Sancerre winery, but spent a number of years learning about wine production all over the world before returning home to continue working with Sauvignon Blanc. While helping with the namesake Girard label, Anthony wanted to create his own project on the side and eventually purchased a small plot of pristine real estate near the town of Récy, with primo Sancerre limestone soils. After acquiring the vines, he was given a large key as a symbolic gesture of new ownership, a "clef du récit," which became the name of the estate. While the heavy limestone content helps the fruit retain bright acidity, a portion of the vineyard is planted in flintier grounds, which adds minerality to the finish. Anthony's wines are renowned for their freshness and zip, crafted in true Sancerre fashion.