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Les Caillottes

2014 Sancerre Red Blend

The Domaine Guillerault-Fargette Les Caillottes from the renowned Sancerre region is a captivating red blend that showcases the best of this esteemed winegrowing area. With its rich crimson hue, it offers an inviting appearance that entices the senses. The wine presents a delightful medium plus body, perfectly balanced with high acidity that brings a refreshing brightness to each sip. The fruit intensity is pronounced, showcasing flavors of ripe red berries and blackcurrants, which are beautifully intertwined with subtle herbal notes. Tannins are notable yet smooth, lending structure and depth to the wine without overpowering its elegant finesse. This 2014 vintage is dry, allowing the complexity of its flavors to shine through and making it an exceptional companion to a variety of dishes, from grilled meats to rich pasta dishes.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

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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