Domaine du Nozay
Château du Nozay
Considered one of the Domaines top cuvées from 50-year-old vines grown in Kimmeridgian marls, 220 meters high at the bottom of the Nozay’s valley with slight eastern-facing slopes. This terroir is very rich in shell fossils and has the particularity of whitening as it dries, hence its local name of Terres Blanches “white lands”.
The famous terroir of Sancerre, known as “Terres Blanches” (white lands), promotes self-defense and good health for the vine. Considered one of the Domaines top cuvées from 50-year-old vines with slight eastern-facing slopes. Pruning, disbudding, and training techniques are used to create a favorable micro-climate. The soil is managed for the benefit of the biomass and the vine. The Domaine also experiments with sonic stimulation in the vineyards. Speaker towers emit tonal sequences throughout the day to enhance sap circulation and overall plant health.
- Region
- Loire Valley
- Appellation
- Loire
- Sub-Appellation
- Sancerre AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Aging
- 10 months in oak barrels.
- Alcohol
- 12.7%
Golden yellow and luminous, the wine opens with aromas of white flowers and sweet citrus. The palate bursts with pear, mango, and lychee, showing concentrated Sauvignon Blanc character balanced by fresh acidity and a long finish.
Wine Spectator
91 Points
2024
"A slightly toasty, briny style, with plenty of freshness still. Ripe apple and herb notes are layered with roasted almond, salted buttercream and a kiss of honey. Lemony acidity cuts through for a bone-dry, well-built finish. Complex and long."
— Kristen Bieler, 2026
