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Sancerre La Croix du Roy

The 2006 Lucien Crochet Sancerre La Croix du Roy has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Alison Buchanan, Alex Hunt and Andrew Jefford on Sancerre La Croix du Roy - an internationally acclaimed dry white from Loire.
Sancerre La Croix du Roy
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Wine Name
Sancerre La Croix du Roy

Wine Producer
Lucien Crochet

Score
80

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
Sauvignon Blanc

Country
France

Vintage
2004

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Alison Buchanan: Limpid pale gold, this has some intensity on the nose but the fruit is rather blousy, mid stools twixt tropical and orchard fruit. There is also a vague cardboard character that also comes through on the palate. The ingredients are all there but the ensemble lacks charm. Intense minerality crops the finish. 13

Alex Hunt: Closed on the nose; the palate is direct and simple, without quite enough fruit to match the taut acidity. 13.5

Andrew Jefford: Pale gold. Heavy, reductive nose at first sniff, bringing out the oniony character of Sauvignon. This later clears to give a rather bland and inoffensive aromatic profile. Simple, with the axe of acidity splitting the spine of fruit. 9

Details

Wine expert Alison Buchanan
Alex Hunt
Andrew Jefford
Tastings year 2006
Region Loire
AppellationAOC
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