Loire Valley
Pierre Morin - Sancerre - Prémices - Blanc - 2023
Characteristics
Country / Region: Loire Valley
Vintage: 2023
Name: AOP Sancerre
Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
A wine rated 92/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
Fully expressing the freshness and minerality of the caillottes terroir of Bué, the 2023 white Sancerre is a pure and straightforward wine without any pretense. The crisp, elegant acidity transcends technicality: this is quintessentially Sancerre! It’s a delight as an aperitif, paired with Chavignol goat cheese or a fine white fish. This cuvée is one to enjoy leisurely over the next three yearsVinification:
Hand harvested, whole grapes directly pressed, cold-stored, lightly filtered, aged 6 to 12 months in stainless steel and enamel vats.Certified organic wine.
Color:
Pale yellow with silvery highlights.Nose:
Very pure, with a beautiful brightness and refreshing freshness, lemony aromas combined with a mineral note.Palate:
Delicate and pure, with a precise, refined structure, this is a fine wine expressing purity and balance.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Salmon gravelax with lime zest, seafood, cod tartar with passion fruit.Cellar aging:
From now until 2029Nestled on the slopes of Bué, Pierre Morin is making a name for himself among the elite winemakers of Sancerre. With humility and skill, he discreetly carves out his own path on 10 hectares, producing wines that are as balanced as they are pure—thanks to organic farming practices. His whites are exceptionally pure and his reds have a delightful crispness.