Latest Technical Specifications · 2022
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Sancerre
Region Sancerre
Soil Flint (silex) and chalk
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details All grapes were hand-harvested. Organic and biodynamic viticulture is stated as certified since 2005. Fermentation used indigenous yeasts. Maturation lasted 12 months in French-oak barriques and large foudres; 100% of the wine was oaked, with no new oak.
Tasting Notes Dark cherry, ripe plum, rose petal, smoke, toasted nuts and savoury veal-stock notes; medium-bodied and refined, with concentration, supple texture, vibrant acidity, gently grippy phenolics and a polished finish.
Food Pairing Grilled or roasted poultry, including herb-marinated chicken or duck breast; charcuterie boards.
Critics Ratings 94 James Suckling; 90 Vinous Media
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Sancerre
Region Sancerre
Soil Flint (silex) and chalk
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details All grapes were hand-harvested. Organic and biodynamic viticulture is stated as certified since 2005. Fermentation used indigenous yeasts. Maturation lasted 12 months in French-oak barriques and large foudres; 100% of the wine was oaked, with no new oak.
Tasting Notes Dark cherry, ripe plum, rose petal, smoke, toasted nuts and savoury veal-stock notes; medium-bodied and refined, with concentration, supple texture, vibrant acidity, gently grippy phenolics and a polished finish.
Food Pairing Grilled or roasted poultry, including herb-marinated chicken or duck breast; charcuterie boards.
Critics Ratings 94 James Suckling; 90 Vinous Media
2020 Technical Specifications
Region Sancerre
Critics Ratings 92 Vinous Media
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2018 Technical Specifications
Region Sancerre
Critics Ratings 90 Vinous Media
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2010 Technical Specifications
Region Sancerre
Critics Ratings 90 Wine Advocate
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