2023 · Terres Blanches
Domaine Thomas et Fils
Red · Sancerre, France
Natural
Dry · Fruit-forward · Crisp · Mineral
Technical details
Vinification & maturation
Hand-picked harvestNative yeast fermentation15–20 day macerationTwice-daily punch-downsUnfined and unfiltered12 months in oak10% new oak
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Soils
Clay Limestone
Producer
Domaine Thomas et Fils
France
Domaine Thomas is a 13th-generation family estate in Verdigny, Sancerre, with a history dating to 1670. Now led by Julien Thomas, it farms 16 hectares of old vines (over 60 years) using organic and biodynamic practices, with Demeter certification pending. Green-harvesting reduces yields by up to 30%. Winemaking employs native yeasts and lees aging in steel and amphorae, focusing on natural techniques and zero chemical treatments to express terroir.
Vineyard scale
Artisanal
10-20 ha
Production scale
Artisanal
30-60k bottles/yr