Christian Thirot-Fournier Domaine des Vieux Pruniers Sancerre 2025 MALBEC Lalou turned 88 early March

Lalou turned 88 early March

and the domaine’s preference for low sulfur shows itself in the wine’s lift and purity

Palate: the perfect balance between Strength

all within a short distance from the sea and regular maritime winds

Christian Thirot-Fournier Domaine des Vieux Pruniers Sancerre 2025 MALBEC Lalou turned 88 early MarchDomaine des Vieux Pruniers is situated a mere 2. 5 miles from Sancerre proper in the village of Bu, known for its steep, amphitheater vineyards, where some of the hillsides approach 65 gradients. Christian Thirot Fournier, along with his wife and daughter, tend roughly 10 hectares of vines, divided between two varieties: 7 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc planted to chalky limestone soils, and 3 hectares of Pinot Noir grown in clay limestone soils.