France | Loire | Domaine Serge Laloue | Sancerre Rouge

Sancerre Rouge

Varietal
Pinot Noir

Notes
VINEYARD: 4.1 hectare vineyard with southeastern exposure.

VINE AGE: 30 years

SOIL: 50% Clay and limestone, 50% siliceous clay

FARMING: Non-certified organic vineyard management. Simple Guyot pruning. Chemical treatments are kept to a strict minimum ("lutte raisonnée" methods). Natural grass, soil labor. Organic manure. No waste weeding.

VINIFICATION: Grapes are handpicked. Macerated for 10 days at cold temperatures. 14 day fermentation on skins with the cap punched down twice. Aged 8 months in 50% demi-muid, 50% stainless steel tank. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

TASTING NOTES: Nose is full with aromas of black cherry and raspberry mixed with touches of rose. Fruitiness with slightly sharp acidity though the tannins are soft as is the finish. The palate is ample and concentrated with ripe fruit. Pairs well with white meat, grilled meat, cheeses.