Jean-Philippe Agisson Sancerre Equilibre, Loire, France 2024

Jean-Philippe Agisson knows Sauvignon Blanc. For ten years, he crafted superb wines as the cellar master for Alphonse Mellot at the iconic Domaine de la Moussière in Sancerre, producer of some of the greatest Sancerre of the past 50 years. In 2018 he was then brought in by Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau of famed Domaine Didier Dagueneau to become his cellar master, where he continues to work today. 

“Équilibre” Sancerre is a finely tuned expression of Sauvignon Blanc that captures the essence of limestone-driven Loire terroir with precision, clarity, and energy. Sourced from meticulously farmed parcels in Sury-en-Vaux, this cuvée reflects its name through a striking balance of freshness, structure, and minerality. The nose is vibrant and lifted, offering lemon zest, grapefruit, white peach, and subtle floral notes, underscored by the classic flinty, gun-smoke character of silex soils. With air, hints of pear, citrus oil, and crushed stone emerge, adding depth and nuance.