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Sancerre

2011 Sancerre Pinot Noir

Domaine Michel Girard Sancerre is a stunning example of Pinot Noir from the esteemed Sancerre region, renowned for its expressive wines. The 2011 vintage showcases a beautiful red hue that entices the eye, hinting at the wine's depth of flavor. On the palate, it offers a medium body that strikes a harmonious balance, while its bright acidity elevates the overall experience, invigorating each sip. With a prominent fruit intensity, expect to find delightful notes of red berries intertwined with subtle earthy undertones, creating an alluring complexity. The tannins are nicely integrated, providing just enough structure without overpowering the wine's delicate character. This Sancerre leans towards a dry style, making it an excellent choice for food pairing or simply enjoying on its own.

Tasting notes:


Raspberry

Raspberry

Cherry

Cherry

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:


Grilled Chicken, Roasted Herbed Chicken, Seared Salmon

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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