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Sancerre Red Wine

2004 Sancerre Red Blend

Domaine Du Carrou Sancerre Red Wine from the esteemed Sancerre region is a captivating red blend that truly showcases the terroir of this renowned area. With its vivid red color, this wine offers a full-bodied experience balanced by vibrant acidity, making every sip refreshing and lively. The fruit intensity shines through with prominent flavors of ripe blackcurrants and dark cherries, complemented by subtle earthy undertones. Tannins are notably firm, providing structure and depth while ensuring that this exquisite wine can age beautifully. As a dry wine, it carries an elegant finesse, making it a delightful companion for a variety of dishes, from grilled meats to hearty vegetable stews. The 2004 vintage adds an additional layer of complexity, making each bottle a delightful discovery.

Tasting notes:


Cherry

Cherry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

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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