Sancerre Rouge – Domaine Dominique et Jeannine Crochet

Production Area
Loire Valley, France

Terroir
Limestone soils with small rocks

Grapes
Pinot Noir 100%

Vinification 

The hand picked and destalked grapes undergo cold maceration. They then ferment for around twelve days at a temperature of 30°C, pumped over twice a day. Aging lasts 6 months on average in oak casks.  The wine is fined but not filtered.

Aging

In French oak casks for 6 months

Colour:

Ruby red

Bouquet:

Well-balanced and subtle on the nose, with red berry and wild strawberry aromas

Taste:

Elegant and stylish with great minerality and bright acidity.  Medium bodied with a clean, well defined finish

Food pairing:

Poultry, Veal, white meat and farm cheeses.

Alcohol:  13% Vol.

Serving Temperature:

18 °C.

Aging Potential:

up to 7 years