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Les Marennes

2010 Sancerre Pinot Noir

Cave Des Vins De Sancerre Les Marennes is an exceptional red wine crafted from the renowned Pinot Noir grape variety, hailing from the esteemed Sancerre region. This vintage of 2010 boasts a lovely medium body, perfectly balanced with bright acidity that invigorates the palate. The wine expresses a prominent fruit intensity, featuring delightful notes of red berries and cherry that are complemented by subtle earthy undertones. Its tannins are notably soft, providing a smooth structure that enhances the overall experience. With a pleasingly dry profile, this wine is wonderfully food-friendly, making it an excellent choice for pairing with roasted meats or earthy mushroom dishes. Overall, this Pinot Noir captures the essence of Sancerre's terroir, offering a delightful and memorable tasting experience.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Roasted Duck, Roasted Herbed Chicken, Chicken

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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