Eric Louis Sancerre 2025 is a fresh, aromatic and mineral-driven white wine from the Loire Valley, made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc. Lively notes of passionfruit and zesty lemon are complemented by a distinctive stony mineral character, creating a beautifully balanced wine with refreshing acidity and a long, mouthwatering finish. Dry, precise and expressive, it captures the vibrant fruit and mineral qualities associated with the celebrated Sancerre appellation.
 
Eric Louis represents the fourth generation of his family's winemaking tradition in Sancerre. The estate traces its origins to 1860 and was previously known as Les Celliers de la Pauline, named after Eric's grandmother. During the 1980s, his parents, Ginette and Léon, moved the family business towards specialised wine production, concentrating on vineyard quality and the expression of local terroir. Today, Eric manages approximately 35 hectares divided into more than 60 individual plots, allowing him to work with the diverse soils and growing conditions found across the south-eastern part of the appellation.
 
The Sauvignon Blanc grapes are sourced from vineyards surrounding Thauvenay, Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre and Vinon. These sites feature a combination of flinty and chalky-clay soils, both important elements of Sancerre's varied geology. Vineyard yields are carefully managed to encourage flavour concentration, while harvesting takes place during the cooler nighttime hours to preserve the grapes' freshness. The estate follows environmentally conscious viticultural practices and holds Haute Valeur Environnementale Level 3 (HVE3) certification. It has also been undergoing conversion towards organic certification.
 
Following careful hand sorting, the grapes are gently pressed, and the juice undergoes cold settling before fermentation in stainless-steel tanks. Fermentation takes place over approximately four weeks at controlled temperatures between 16°C and 21°C, under conditions designed to minimise oxygen exposure and reduce the need for sulphur. The wine is subsequently matured on its fine lees in stainless steel until the following spring, helping develop texture and aromatic complexity while preserving its bright Sauvignon Blanc character.
 
The result is a lively and refined Sancerre, combining tropical fruit and citrus freshness with a distinctive mineral finish. Its clean, dry style makes it equally enjoyable on its own or alongside seafood, fresh cheeses and lighter dishes.
 
Tasting Notes
 
Nose: Fresh and aromatic, with notes of passionfruit and zesty lemon.
Palate: Lively and dry, combining bright citrus and passionfruit flavours with refreshing acidity and a stony mineral character.
Finish: Long, mouthwatering and mineral-driven, with lingering citrus freshness.