Latest Technical Specifications · 2022
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Sancerre
Region Sancerre
Soil Predominantly flint (silex) soils
Maceration 20 days
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Selected fruit was hand harvested in several passes, sorted again in the cellar and fully destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration lasted 20 days, followed by malolactic fermentation in barrel and one year of maturation in oak barrels. The wine was neither fined nor filtered. The stated serving-temperature range is 15–16°C.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby colour; ripe red berries, especially morello cherry, orange zest and roasted notes; fruit, freshness and concentration on the palate.
Food Pairing Spiced chicken; duck with chanterelles; rabbit with prunes; beef rib with marrow; oven-roasted saddle of lamb.
Critics Ratings 96
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Sancerre
Region Sancerre
Soil Predominantly flint (silex) soils
Maceration 20 days
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Selected fruit was hand harvested in several passes, sorted again in the cellar and fully destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration lasted 20 days, followed by malolactic fermentation in barrel and one year of maturation in oak barrels. The wine was neither fined nor filtered. The stated serving-temperature range is 15–16°C.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby colour; ripe red berries, especially morello cherry, orange zest and roasted notes; fruit, freshness and concentration on the palate.
Food Pairing Spiced chicken; duck with chanterelles; rabbit with prunes; beef rib with marrow; oven-roasted saddle of lamb.
Critics Ratings 96
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2024–2030
Classification Sancerre
Region Sancerre
Production Details Hand harvested and 100% destemmed, then matured in an oak foudre. The stated ideal serving-temperature range is 16–17°C.
Tasting Notes Stewed or cooked fruit, plum and caramel initially; with aeration, flint, fresh cherry and preserved strawberry; silky, full-bodied, rich, intense and persistent, with concentration, freshness and finesse.
Food Pairing Duck confit; cheese plates.