Les Marnes

2016 Sancerre Red Blend

Guilleralt Fargette Les Marnes is a splendid red blend from the esteemed Sancerre region, renowned for its exceptional terroir. This captivating 2016 vintage showcases a beautiful red hue, inviting you to explore its rich character. With a medium body, the wine delivers an impressive balance between mouthwatering acidity and soft tannins, creating an elegant structure that most enjoy. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering delightful notes of ripe berries mingled with subtle earthy undertones, making it an enticing choice for various occasions. This wine is beautifully dry, enhancing the overall experience and making it perfectly paired with hearty dishes or enjoyed on its own. Overall, Guilleralt Fargette Les Marnes is a remarkable testament to the artistry of Sancerre winemaking.

Tasting notes:

Cherry

Blackcurrant

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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