Sancerre Équilibre

I wouldn't necessarily describe Sury-en-Vaux as the hub of the wine world, but I have to admit that great wines can grow here. Provided the right winemaker, a dedicated couple like Stephanie and Jean-Philippe Agisson, is at work. The Agissons prune the vines here as late as possible to avoid frost damage, as the terrain is not very wide and the slopes are steep, which means the danger is great. But the terroir, Kimmeridgian marl - I admit that doesn't necessarily mean anything to you, it consists of compact limestone layers and clay marl, in which many fossilized marine organisms can be found - is a hell of a good reason to grow Sauvignon Blancs, which produce more than just expressively aromatic wines, MUCH more! Mandarins and grapefruit, citrus fruits in general dominate, but are grounded by delicious, juicy pear aromas and combine with a pure Claude fragrance to create an indescribably beguiling bouquet. The density of the wine is impressive right at the beginning, which immediately gives way to fine, silky tannins, then an insane acid mix of very mild grapefruit and lime acids - similar to a good tonic water - which also brings bitter substances and washes everything away, giving the wine an unimaginable, for me indescribable texture. The finish, as you can already imagine, is juicy and outrageously long. Kudos, dear Agissons!