By Cherrier Pere et Fils
'Les 7 Hommes' Sancerre

The Region
Sancerre is located in the eastern section of the Loire Valley. The Sancerre wine region is dominated by plantings of the Sauvignon Blanc grape. These white wines tend to be sleekly structured with acidity and citrus, mineral, and herb aromatics.

Terroir
Cherrier Pere et Fils 'Les 7 Hommes' vines sit on the family's holding and average 70 years of age. These vines are spread throughout Sancerre and take advantage of the three types of soils. Kimmeridgian, also known as 'terres blanches,' is a seashell-rich, limestone pebble soil that contains clay marls and is found in the higher hillsides. Its most distinctive quality is that it turns white in dry periods. Oxfordian, also known as 'caillottes,' is stony, compact chalk-limestone soils without much clay or marl, found on lower slopes. Silex is a flint-rich clay-silica soil along a north-south fault line that runs right through the town of Sancerre.

Tasting Notes
The 2019 vintage 'Les 7 Hommes' Sancerre instantly opens to pretty aromatics of citrus fruits, lime zest, kiwi, and gooseberries, which are accented with lovely mineral nuances. On the palate, this is clean and precise, with a nice combination of acidity and minerality that persists through the bright, energetic finish.

History
Cherrier Pere et Fils was founded in 1930 and has been worked by four generations of this family. Today, the still family-owned estate is spread out evenly over 18 hectares throughout Sancerre. "Les 7 Hommes" is a local expression in Sancerre, which translates to "The Seven Men" and represents the size of a parcel of land that required seven men a day to plow it.

Wine Details
Origin: Loire Valley, France
Appellation: Sancerre
Vineyard: Estate owned
Blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Winemaking: Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel. The wine spends time on the lees.
[Information provided by Serge Dore Selections]

CHERRIER FRERES Sancerre 'Les 7 Hommes' 2019
Rating: 92
Value: $55
Drink: 2020-2021
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Appellation: Sancerre
Editor: J. D'Angelo
Issue: March, 2020
Importer: Serge Dore Selections
The 2019 'Les 7 Hommes' Sancerre instantly opens to pretty aromatics of citrus fruits, lime zest, kiwi and gooseberries which are accented with lovely mineral nuances. On the palate this is clean and precise, with a nice combination of acidity and minerality that persists through the bright, energetic finish.

Cherrier Pere et Fils 2019 Les 7 Hommes (Sancerre)
Points: 89
Designation: Les 7 Hommes
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
Winery: Cherrier Pere et Fils
Alcohol: 13.50%
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Category: White
Importer: Serge Dore Selections
Date Published: 7/1/2020
Reviewed By: Roger Voss
A ripe, tropical perspective on Sauvignon Blanc, this tangy wine has a zesty texture. Named after a parcel that used to take seven men a day to work, the wine finishes with lemon flavors that balance the warm character. Drink now.