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Cotes De Champtin

2010 Sancerre Pinot Noir

The Roger Champault Cotes De Champtin is a stunning red wine crafted from Pinot Noir grapes, showcasing the elegance and finesse typical of the Sancerre region. This vintage from 2010 exhibits a medium body that is both smooth and captivating. The acidity is bright, lending a refreshing quality that beautifully balances the wine's charming fruit intensity, which reveals prominent notes of red berries and subtle earthy undertones. The tannins are well-integrated and provide a delicate structure that enhances its overall appeal. This wine is dry, making it an excellent choice for food pairings, especially with poultry or light pasta dishes. The Roger Champault Cotes De Champtin is a delightful expression of the terroir, captivating both connoisseurs and casual wine lovers alike.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Forest Floor

Forest Floor

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Roasted Duck, Roasted Herbed Chicken, Mushroom Stew

Region:


Sancerre

Lovers of crisp Sauvignon Blanc will be familiar with France's Sancerre appellation. One of the jewels of the Loire Valley region, Sancerre sits on the western banks of the Loire River in central France. Benefitting from a favorable hilltop position and complex limestone soils, the vines here get extra warmth as sunlight reflects off the water. This develops ripeness in the grapes, helping to bring out Sauvignon Blanc's intense gooseberry, nettle and mineral characters. Sancerre is not only known for its Sauvignon Blancs, however. Bright, thirst-quenching Pinot Noir thrives throughout the region. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestige of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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