2022 Technical Specifications
Region Sancerre
Critics Ratings 92 points — James Suckling
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 7 to 10 years
Classification Sancerre AOC
Region Sancerre
Soil Rich flinty and clay-siliceous terroir formed during the eocene period 56 million years ago
Orientation Southwest
Vine Age Old vines
Fermentation Vessels Oak vessels for alcoholic fermentation; 228 L oak barrels for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types Tronçais oak
Barrel Size 228
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation in oak at 26–32°C for 10–14 days, with pump-overs and punch-downs twice daily. Malolactic fermentation occurs in 228 L Tronçais-oak barrels, followed by racking and maturation on fine lees in the same barrels for 10–12 months. After bottling, the wine rests in the estate cellars for up to 24 months depending on the vintage. Recommended serving temperature is 16–17°C.
Tasting Notes Garnet-ruby; ripe red and black fruits, Morello cherry, prune, vanilla, floral and spicy notes; dense and concentrated palate with fresh smoky length and delicate oak and grape tannins
Food Pairing Full-bodied or spicy dishes; oven-roasted veal chops; lamb roulade with pan-fried porcini mushrooms
Critics Ratings 91 points — James Suckling
2019 Technical Specifications
Region Sancerre
Critics Ratings 92 points — Bettane & Desseauve; Gold medal — Concours Terre de Vins
2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 7 to 10 years
Classification Sancerre - Family Reserve
Region Sancerre
Soil Flint
Vine Age Old vines
Production Details Recommended serving temperature is 16–17°C.
Tasting Notes Ripe red fruits, vanilla and elegant small-red-berry aromas; concentrated grapes giving power and depth on the palate
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