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Sancerre Rouge

2002 Sancerre Red Blend

Bailly-Reverdy Sancerre Rouge is a captivating red blend hailing from the renowned Sancerre region of France. This vintage showcases a beautiful, vibrant red color that draws the eye. On the palate, it offers a medium body that perfectly balances the wine's reflection of its terroir, presenting lively acidity that enhances its freshness. The intriguing fruit intensity is prominent, bringing forth notes of ripe red berries, while delicate tannins provide a gentle structure, making it an approachable yet complex offering. The wine is dry, ensuring a clean finish that leaves you longing for another sip. It’s an excellent choice for those seeking an elegant and food-friendly companion to a variety of dishes, embodying the very essence of Sancerre's winemaking tradition.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

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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