Domaine du Nozay
Clos du Nozay
One of the estate’s oldest, walled plots, with a 43-degree slope, produces the “Clos du Nozay” Cuvée. Vinified in terracotta jars without added yeast or additives, the wine undergoes natural aging, with gentle aeration through the jar’s pores. This process enhances aroma expression and reveals the purest expression of Sauvignon and its terroir.
The renowned “Terres Blanches” terroir of Sancerre supports vine health and resilience. Careful pruning, disbudding, and canopy management create an ideal microclimate, while soil practices boost biomass and vine vitality. The Domaine also explores sonic stimulation— broadcasting tonal sequences to enhance sap flow and plant well-being.
- Region
- Loire Valley
- Appellation
- Loire
- Sub-Appellation
- Sancerre AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Aging
- 10 months in 160L Terracotta jars.
- Alcohol
- 12.81%
A golden yellow color, very luminous, which will allow the dazzling of our palate and will release all its length. On the nose, white flowers and sweet citrus fruits are raised very slightly by the airy and pure sides of the jar, and on the palate, we find an explosion of flavors of pear, mango, and lychee, marking a concentration of Sauvignon Blanc and a balanced acidity.
Wine Spectator
92 Points
2023
"There’s attractive concentration to the star fruit, yuzu cream and yellow apple notes, all cut by a racy acid structure and mineral intensity. Shows complexity, with honeysuckle, blanched almond, straw, smoke and herbs chiming in. Tension stays high through the long finish, with pretty potpourri details."
— Kristen Bieler, 2025
Wine Spectator
92 Points
2023
"There’s attractive concentration to the star fruit, yuzu cream and yellow apple notes, all cut by a racy acid structure and mineral intensity. Shows complexity, with honeysuckle, blanched almond, straw, smoke and herbs chiming in. Tension stays high through the long finish, with pretty potpourri details. Drink now through 2029. 500 cases made, 100 cases imported."
— Kristen Bieler, 2025
