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. The 29 year old vines are planted on a Northeast facing slope at 224 meters in elevation. 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
2023
"A striking white, with orange zest acidity driving the energy behind its notes of Asian pear and blanched almond. Paraffin and hay add warmth to the full, mouthcoating palate, which is zipped up with razor-sharp acidity, giving the smoke-edged finish a crunchy, precise feel."
— Kristen Bieler, 2025
Wine Spectator
91 Points
2023
"A striking white, with orange zest acidity driving the energy behind its notes of Asian pear and blanched almond. Paraffin and hay add warmth to the full, mouthcoating palate, which is zipped up with razor-sharp acidity, giving the smoke-edged finish a crunchy, precise feel. Drink now through 2029. 500 cases made, 100 cases imported."
— Kristen Bieler, 2025
