Sancerre Rouge 2022
31,90 €
An elegant, lively Pinot Noir from Sancerre – ripe red berries, floral notes and a gentle touch of oak. Pairs well with poultry, mushrooms and soft cheeses.
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The wine's story:
Domaine Bernard Fleuriet & Fils is one of the leading biodynamic producers in Sancerre, whose wines express their origins in a pure and precise way. The domaine was founded in 1991 by Bernard Fleuriet and is today run by his sons Benoît and Mathieu. They grow grapes in Sancerre and Menetou-Salon across 25 hectares in total, following certified organic (AB) and biodynamic Demeter standards.
Sancerre Rouge 2022 is made from 100% Pinot Noir, sourced from different plots and soil types – chalky clay (Terres Blanches), stony Caillottes and flint-rich slopes (Silex). 2022 was an exceptional vintage that yielded very ripe, balanced grapes. Production took place entirely without added sulphur during fermentation and ageing, to preserve maximum purity and character.
Winemaking:
Fermentation lasted 30 days, partly as whole bunches, to bring out freshness, floral notes and a fine tannic structure. The wine was then aged 80% in French oak barrels and 20% in concrete vessels, 12 months on the lees in total. Mostly old neutral barrels were used to keep the focus on fruit and terroir. The final wine was bottled with light filtration and minimal added sulphites.
Tasting notes:
The wine is a bright ruby red in colour. On the nose, what stands out is red berries (cherries, wild strawberries, raspberry), violet flowers, a fine spiciness and a flinty smokiness. On the palate the wine is medium-bodied, with very good acidity and silky tannins. Berry freshness blends with herbs, white pepper and light oak notes (e.g. roasted coffee, soft vanilla). The finish is long, clean and balanced.
Food pairing:
Sancerre Rouge 2022 pairs superbly with dishes that feature a fine balance between fruit, herbs and acidity. For example:
Poultry: Roast duck, smoked turkey, quail
Pork: Pan-fried fillet steak, grilled pork chop with herbs
Beef: Carpaccio, thinly sliced steak (e.g. flank)
Game: Lightly roasted venison or hare
Vegetarian: Mushroom risotto, lentils in red wine sauce, roasted root vegetables
Cheeses:
Hard cheeses – Comté, Tomme de Savoie
Soft cheeses – Brie, Pont l'Évêque
Bloomy-rind cheeses – aged Camembert
Asian cuisine: Teriyaki, hoisin duck, Japanese grilled dishes
Slow-braised dishes: The wine also pairs well with braised veal, wild boar stew or vegetable stew
Ageing potential:
Thanks to its structure and fine framework of tannins, this wine has very good ageing potential of 6–8 years. It is fresh and berry-driven now; in 3–5 years wild berries, spice and a woodland complexity will emerge.
Ratings & accolades:
Jamie Goode (Wine Anorak) – 94/100
| Weight | 1,4 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 33 × 26 × 3,5 cm |
| Grape variety | Pinot Noir |
| Region | Sancerre |
| Food pairing | Vegetables and vegetarian dishes, Poultry, Duck and game birds, Pork and veal, Game and stews, Beef and lamb |
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