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Sancerre Rouge

2013 Sancerre Pinot Noir

Domaine Serge Laporte Sancerre Rouge is a beautifully expressive red wine made from Pinot Noir in the renowned Sancerre region of France. This 2013 vintage showcases the elegance and finesse typical of Sancerre, with a bright ruby color that glimmers in the glass. The wine presents a medium body that balances perfectly with a high acidity, offering a refreshing lift and vibrancy to each sip. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing delightful notes of red berries and subtle hints of cherry, underlined by a gentle earthiness that adds depth and complexity. The tannins are well-structured and provide a firm backbone, ensuring that the wine remains harmonious and food-friendly. With its dry profile, this Sancerre Rouge is an excellent companion for a variety of dishes, from roasted poultry to earthy mushroom risotto, making it an inviting choice for any occasion.

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:


Roasted Duck, 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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