Domaine Vincent Pinard - Sancerre - Charlouise Red - 2022

Wine:

The quest for concentration in Pinot Noir is undeniable here! The 2022 Red Sancerre Charlouise comes from 1.5 hectares of vines over 55 years old, on the finest parcels in Bué, planted by the parents Charles and Louise. This is a cuvée of great style, with remarkable ripeness and rare power for Sancerre, yet always balanced by vibrant freshness and an extra touch of finesse unique to this wine. Elegant and refined, it will reach its full harmony in the coming years. A rare wine to be decanted two hours before serving in wide glasses. Rated 93/100 by RVF.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. 100% destemmed, fermented with indigenous yeasts, gently extracted by pumping over. Aged in barrels (8% new wood) for 17 to 20 months, depending on the vintage. No additives other than a small amount of volcanic sulfur produced by the estate during bottling. Unfined and unfiltered.

Organic estate since 2004 and biodynamic estate since 2018, without certification. Application for certification in progress.

Color:

Bright carmine red.

Nose:

Flavors of rose and raspberry, all on a delicate woody finish.

Palate:

With beautiful ripeness and power, this cuvée reveals a zesty, balanced profile thanks to its freshness and refined palate.

Temperature:

Decant two hours before serving, between 14 and 16°C, preferably in wide glasses such as the RoyalGlass Grand Utima offered on our site.

Food and wine pairing:

Roast free-range chicken, egg meurette, pan-fried veal sweetbreads, veal chop casserole, duck breast, aged Saint-Nectaire farmhouse cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032

With 2 stars in the RVF Guide, Domaine Vincent Pinard is one of Sancerre’s crown jewels. Florent and Clément Pinard practice a meticulous, biodynamic approach since 2018, always in harmony with the terroir, striving for perfect grape ripeness.

This commitment to excellence produces elite cuvées, highly sought after for their complexity and aging potential.