White

Clos Paradis

Domaine Fouassier

Sancerre · France

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Country
France
Region
Sancerre
Appellation
Sancerre
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

seafood · salads · fresh cheeses · asparagus · chicken dishes · sushi

Rated vintages

  • 201592 pts

    Vines up to 40-years-old are growing on this 13-acre parcel. The wine is lighter than some in this producer's range. At the same time, it is also more mineral and more textured, giving a tight steely wine that will need some time. So drink this wine from 2019.

  • 201492 pts

    This ripe wine offers flavors of Williams pear and honey as well as citrus and herbal characteristics. It is full while cut with orange zest and spiciness. The wine is refreshing, sophisticated and likely to age well. Drink now and until 2020.

  • 201291 pts

    Tropical fruits dominate this rich wine. Mango and pineapple flavors are freshened with a twist of lemon. There are only hints of a more steely character in this full and round wine that's ready to drink now.

  • 201091 pts

    This is a tropical-fruited wine, with mango and sweet peach notes showing the wine's richness. As a complement, there is the taut green-fruit acidity that's bright and fresh. The two together lend a rich, yet structured wine.