Lucien Crochet, Sancerre Blanc "Croix du Roy", 2023 SO040125 Trousselle this Merlot-Cabernet blend carries the

this Merlot-Cabernet blend carries the Riserva designation indicating extended aging

with fine-grained tannins and a long

but soft enough to keep it accessible

and this single-vineyard Pinot from the Santa Cruz Mountains is a standout

Lucien Crochet, Sancerre Blanc "Croix du Roy", 2023 SO040125 Trousselle this Merlot-Cabernet blend carries theLucien Crochet is a benchmark producer in Sancerre, and Croix du Roy is one of his signature bottlingsgrown on limestone rich soils near Bu and made with exacting care. The result? Classic Sancerre with a little more cut, depth, and tension. The 2023 vintage is zippy and brightthink lemon zest, crushed chalk, and green apple skinwith a clean, linear structure that keeps it racy without being sharp. There's no oak here, just pure Sauvignon Blanc