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Cul De Beaujeu

2012 Sancerre Red Blend

Domaine Vincent Delaporte Cul De Beaujeu is a captivating red blend from the esteemed Sancerre region. With its rich red hue, this vintage exudes an inviting allure. The medium-bodied profile offers a harmonious balance of structure and elegance, while the acidity is pronounced, bringing a refreshing lift to each sip. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing delightful notes of dark cherries and earthy undertones, which harmonize beautifully with subtle hints of spice. Tannins are notably firm, providing a lovely backbone that invites agingwhile still being approachable. This wine is crafted to be dry, a perfect complement to a variety of food pairings, and showcases the unique terroir of Sancerre with every pour.

Tasting notes:


Plum

Plum

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

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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