The Domaine Sylvan Bailly is family-run wine business based in Bué, a village in the heart of the Sancerrois. Their vineyards are spread over the towns of Bué, Sancerre, Crézancy and Montigny.

The history of the Bailly family making wine in Sancerre started about 1700. Winemakers since the XVIIIth century, generations have succeeded each other over time, defying all the difficulties of the past three centuries. After many challenging periods, the era of prosperity only commenced in 1950s, when Sylvain Bailly began to grow business and prosper. His son Jacques has been at the helm since the late 1980s.

The Bailly’s estate covers 12 hectares and is spread over 23 separate parcels.

The vineyards are located mostly around the village of Bué with holdings in the famous vineyards of Chêne Marchand, Grand Chemarin, le Château and les Chasseignes. Among their holdings is the great vineyards and famous Chêne Marchand—the latter of which has evolved from its original name Choix Marchand, or “Merchant’s Choice,” which literally translates to mean “a merchant’s choice”, because it was the wines from this vineyard that the merchants kept for themselves.

Their land is made up of limestone and calcareous clay with 75% Sauvignon and 25% Pinot Noir planted.

The soils around Sancerre are composed of two types: chalky limestone with little top-soil from the upper hillsides, which lends an intense floral bouquet and finesse to the wines; and clay-based soils scarce in chalk but rich in topsoil, which imparts a full, rich texture and greater age-ability.

Domaine Croix Saint Ursin’s terroirs are sustainably farmed and composed of roughly 60% chalky soils and 40% clay-based soils. This variation enables the Baillys to grow Pinot Noir (for both red and rosé) in the clay soils and to split the Sauvignon vineyards between both the chalk and the clay-based parcels.

In 1995, the vineyard extended to the Quincy appellation. This vineyard of the Center-Loire varietal Sauvignon, allows the winery with Sancerre to offer a complete range of wines in white, red and rosé coming directly from the domain.

Sylvain Bailly La Louee Sancerre Rouge 2018 $52

Garnet red colour, full of light. Red fruits aromas, cherry and blackcurrant, ruity, rich and structured. With red fruits, cherry (griotte) and raspberry flavours.

Grapes: 75% Sauvignon, 25% Pinot Noir

Culinary Recommendation: To serve 16 C - 18 C. Good match with grilled and roasted meats, small games. All sort of cheese.

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VIVINO 3.9

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Sylvain Bailly Prestige Sancerre 2019 -OUT OF STOCK

Pale gold, clear and bright. Fruity, mineral, subtle white flowers aromas, peach and vanilla notes. Round and unctuous, honey notes with a mineral character. Lingering finish. 

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc

Culinary Recommendation: To serve 16 C - 18 C. Good match with Lobsters and fish in cream sauce. Nice pairing with Foie-gras.

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VIVINO 4.3

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Sylvain Bailly Terroirs Sancerre 2022 $49.90 (UP $59.90)

Very pale yellow, shiny robe. Tender and delicate. Fine and fruity. Grapefruit and orange aromas. Frank, fresh and supple attack. Balanced palate, on the fruit. Citrus notes. Nice finish. 

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc

Culinary Recommendation: To serve 9 C -11 C. Good match with a whole meal. Ideal with spicy and exotic dishes (especially Asian cuisine). White and barbecued meats.

Award:
VIVINO 4.1

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