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Le Chant De L'archer

2009 Sancerre Red Blend

Daniel Chotard Le Chant De L'archer is a captivating red blend hailing from the famed Sancerre region, where the terroir imbues the wine with a sense of place. This 2009 vintage showcases a beautifully deep red color, enticing you with its vibrant hue. On the palate, it offers a medium-bodied experience, gracefully balancing high acidity that adds brightness and liveliness. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing layers of luscious dark fruit flavors intertwined with subtle earthy undertones. The tannins present are notably structured yet refined, contributing to a harmonious mouthfeel. This elegant wine remains primarily dry, allowing the complex flavors to shine without excessive sweetness, making it an excellent choice for a variety of culinary pairings. With its blend of varietals and the finesse of Sancerre’s terroir, this wine embodies both sophistication and approachability.

Tasting notes:


Cherry

Cherry

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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