May Super Sale
Domaine Roc de l’Abbaye Sancerre 2022
Terrior: Pink, black & grey flint
Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Colour: Pale golden hue
Nose: The discreet nose is dominated by notes of smoke and Earl Grey tea combined with swathes of clementine, yellow peach and mango.
Palate: Intensely fruity, reveals yellow peach, ripe nectarine, quince, as well as subtle notes of stewed fruits. The finish is long and saline.
Pairs well with Seafood platter or a fillet of red mullet in a white butter sauce with citrus and carrot flower honey.
Domaine Roc de l’Abbaye Florian Mollet L’Antique Pouilly-Fumé 2021
Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Colour: Lemon yellow with green glimmers.
Nose: The nose opens us with Japanese pear, green apple, white flowers, white peach and almond.
Palate: The palate is silky and elegant. Notes of peach, nectarine, mango, candied pineapple and dried apricot are highlighted by spices. The finish is long and elegant, with delicate peppery notes.
Pairs well with Goats cheeses, Mont d'Or, seafood or a fillet of perch pike with seaweed and bamboo shoots.
"Lovely lemon zest, minerals, herbs, green mango and flint on the nose. A medium-to full-bodied Pouilly-Fumé with quite uncompromising, mouthwatering acidity and freshness. I love the texture and the fine austerity here, inviting you to drink glass after glass. Enjoy now" - 92 points, James Suckling
Domaine Roc de l’Abbaye Florian Mollet L’Antique Sancerre Rouge 2020
Terrior: 100% flint
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Colour: An intense peony red colour.
Nose: The nose is discreet at first, opening on violets and black fruit such as blackberry and blueberry and hints of menthol and grey pepper.
Palate: The wine is full-bodied, with tannins that are firm but already well rounded, and a long, juicy cherry finish.
Pairs well with lentil dahl, braised duckling with turnips or chocolate-based desserts.
"Baked strawberries, cherries and some sweet cinnamon. A light cocoa dusting to the fruit, too. Medium body with wild strawberries and sour cherries. Very juicy, with a nice, fruit-expressive finish. Drink now." - 90 points, James Suckling
Domaine Roc de l’Abbaye Florian Mollet L’Antique Sancerre Blanc 2022
Terrior: 90% Flint of St-Satur, 10% Terres, Blanches of Thauvenay
Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Colour: Yellow with silver tinges.
Nose: The already expressive nose offers Sansho pepper, blackberry bud, white peach, exotic fruits and citrus fruits such as pomelos.
Palate: A rich and powerful wine with an elegant freshness. A delicate touch of bitterness lingers on the long and incredibly well balanced finish.
Pairs well with Goats cheeses, a white bean bruschetta, mushrooms and grilled white fish.
"A well-rounded white with aromas of lemon zest, apples, flint and a touch of mustard seeds. Medium body with bright acidity. Precise and well-crafted with volume on the mid-palate. Succulent finish with a mineral edge to it. Drink or hold." - 91 points, James Suckling