2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Sancerre AOC
Region Sancerre
Soil 60% clay-siliceous soil and 40% limestone soil
Vineyard Yield 58 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Oak and stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Direct Hydraulic Whole-Bunch Pressing With A Coquard Press
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Current French-language producer/Meregalli specification: organically farmed Pinot Noir was hand-harvested in 12 kg crates and directly pressed as whole bunches in a hydraulic Coquard press. Fermentation was 75% in oak and 25% in stainless steel, followed by six months of maturation before unfiltered bottling. Meregalli recommends serving at 10–12°C. SAQ and Noble Sélection list sugar below 1.2 g/L; this upper bound is retained here rather than converted into an exact residual-sugar value.
Tasting Notes Light salmon pink; intense red-berry aromas; fleshy and appetizing palate with tension and length
Food Pairing Barbecue and Asian cuisine
Vintages
2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Region Sancerre
Soil 50% clay-siliceous soil and 50% limestone soil
Fermentation Vessels Oak and stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Direct Pressing Immediately After Table Sorting
Serving Temperature 10°C · 50°F
Production Details The Pinot Noir vines were at least 25 years old and organically farmed. Grapes were handpicked in 12 kg cases, table-sorted and pressed immediately without maceration. Alcoholic fermentation and aging were split equally: 50% in oak and 50% in stainless-steel tanks.
Tasting Notes Redcurrant colour; raspberry and wild-peach aromas; full, round and fresh palate with light tannic structure; blackcurrant, raspberry and persistent citrus finish
Food Pairing Aperitif; cured meats; spicy dishes; paella; summer dishes
Sources: www.vineyardbrands.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2166746 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |