December 2025 2 Whites – Cellar

FRANCIACORTA DOCG BRUT

Details

• Grapes: Chardonnay 80%, pinot nero 10%, pinot bianco 10%
• Origin: Mix of vocational units in the Franciacorta
• Cultivation systems: Guyot – Casarsa
• Plant density: 3000-5000 vines per hectare
• Yield: 100 quintals of grape per hectare
• Wine yield: 65% or 65hl per hectare
• Average age of vines: 23 years
• Harvest period: Late august, early september
• Vinification: Soft pressing, cold settling, inoculation with selected yeast, fermentation of 20 days in stainless steel, partial malolactic fermentation
• First ageing: 7 months, partly in steel and partly in barrique
• Stabilisation: Cold static
• Bottling (draft): May
• Ageing on the lees: From 20 to 26 months
• Disgorgement: From december
• Ageing after disgorgement: 3-4 months
• Dosage: 6 g/l
• Available sizes: 375ml, 750ml, 1500ml, 3000ml, 6000ml, 9000ml

Tasting Notes

This is a lively brut, full of fragrance, tending to smoothness and an accessible sensory language, with a balanced and versatile style. In the glass, it is yellow in colour with greenish reflections, enlivened by a fine and persistent pérlage. The nose is fresh, with floral notes of lime, shades of citrus, white peach and green pepper. The mouth is tight and crisp, fresh and vertical, full-bodied, refined and with a lingering very enjoyable finish.

Producer

Contadi Castaldi

Jean Beauvillon Sancerre, a classic white Sancerre from France’s Loire Valley — a region known for producing crisp, expressive Sauvignon Blanc with vibrant fruit and mineral energy. 

🍷 Tasting Notes — Jean Beauvillon Sancerre

Appearance:
Bright pale yellow with subtle green highlights — a luminous, refreshing hue typical of Loire Sauvignon Blanc. 

Nose (Aroma):
The bouquet opens with an aromatic, fresh profile featuring citrus notes and subtle hints of exotic fruit. There’s a crisp, lively quality to the aromatics that suggests freshness and vibrancy. 

Palate (Taste):
On the palate, this Sancerre is dry and well-balanced with a pleasing combination of volume and refreshing acidity. Flavors of zesty lemon, lime, and green apple mingle with hints of white flowers and a mineral undertone, giving the wine a clean, elegant feel that carries through to the finish. 

Finish:
The finish is elegant and fresh, with lingering citrus and mineral notes that make this a versatile food wine. 

🍇 Style Summary

• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc (classic Loire expression) 
• Profile: Crisp, dry, and refreshing with expressive fruit and subtle complexity. 
• Acidity: Bright and clean, typical of Sancerre whites. 

🍽️ Food Pairing Suggestions

This style of Sancerre pairs beautifully with:

• Seafood and shellfish (oysters, scallops, grilled fish)
• Goat cheese (especially Loire classics like Crottin de Chavignol)
• Light salads with citrus dressings
• Herb-seasoned poultry or creamy risotto

Sancerre’s fresh acidity and mineral lift make it a natural match for dishes that highlight brightness and delicate flavors.