Gerard Fiou Sancerre Terroir Silex 2025

Loire, France

Gerard Fiou Sancerre Terroir Silex is a beautiful expression of Sauvignon Blanc from this famous appellation of the Loire. Domaine Gerard Fiou is a small family domaine in the east of the Sancerre appellation in the town of Saint Satur. There are only a handful of producers here and the soil is unique in that it has a high percentage of silex (or flint) which typically is identified with Pouilly Fumé, which lies just across the Loire river. The domaine now has just under 10 hectares, and they are in the process of converting to certified organic viticulture. Only 15% of the Sancerre appellation has these special silex soils. The terroir, coupled with the older vineyards (an average of 60 years old), gives the wines have a unique and intense mineral expression that is distinctly Sancerre. Domaine Gerard Fiou has been certified organic as of the 2023 vintage. Sustainable.

“This is a classic Sancerre. A mix of fresh and baked Granny Smith apple aromas open on the nose along with dried prairie grass, wildflower and a hint of dill. Bright, energetic fruit on the palate gains depth from shattered limestone and white mushroom on the finish.”—Wine Enthusiast 92 points! (on the 2024 vintage)

Gerard Fiou Sancerre is from 63-year-old Sauvignon Blanc vines planted on the famous flinted hills of Saint-Satur, on the eastern side of the Sancerre appellation. Vinified in temperature-regulated stainless steel tanks and aged for more than 6 months on the fine lees, with bâtonnage.

Enjoy Gerard Fiou Sancerre over the next 3-4 years with grilled shrimp, baked sole, roast chicken, Brie and summer salads.