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Domaine de la Villaudière

2014 Sancerre Pinot Noir

Domaine de la Villaudière's 2014 Pinot Noir hails from the esteemed Sancerre region, where the art of winemaking is steeped in tradition and elegance. This delightful red boasts a medium body that wraps around the palate with grace, while its vibrant acidity adds a refreshing lift, making it truly approachable. The fruit intensity is pronounced, showcasing luscious notes of ripe red cherries and subtle hints of forest floor, creating an enticing bouquet that invites exploration. Tannins are soft, providing just enough structure to enhance the overall experience without being overpowering. This wine is beautifully dry, offering a well-balanced and satisfying finish that lingers, leaving you eager for your next sip. Overall, this expressive Pinot Noir captures the essence of Sancerre in a captivating and enjoyable way.

Tasting notes:


Raspberry

Raspberry

Cherry

Cherry

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

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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