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Grande Cuvee

Sancerre Pinot Noir

The Alain Girard Et Fils Grande Cuvee is a captivating red wine crafted from the renowned Pinot Noir grape in the prestigious Sancerre region. This wine showcases a medium body with a delicate acidity that enhances its vibrant and moderate fruit intensity. The Pinot Noir varietal shines through, offering a harmonious balance of luscious red fruit flavors. The wine finishes with a lovely dryness that leaves a lasting impression on the palate.

Tasting notes:


Cherry

Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Violet

Violet

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Roasted Chicken, Stuffed Mushrooms, Grilled Pork Loin

Region:


Sancerre
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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