Loire Valley
Domaine Vincent Pinard - Sancerre - Le Château - Blanc - 2020
Characteristics
Country / Region: Loire Valley
Vintage: 2020
Name: AOP Sancerre
Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 14 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins de France 2023 (RVF)
Guide RVF 2023 : 92/100
Wine:
From an uncompromising parcel of land, a small mound of Kimmeridgian limestone, the 2020 White Sancerre Le Château once again shows magnificent complexity and subtlety. 60 ares of the Bué limestone terroir have been isolated to forge this noble white wine, which is distinguished by its prominent structure and deep fullness. It is one of the great white wines of the French vineyard.Vinification:
Hand harvested with a first sorting of the grapes, no sulfur, whole grapes, indigenous yeasts, pneumatic pressing. Fermentation and aging in demi-muids and stainless steel tanks. Wine not filtered.The estate is 100% organic and biodynamic
Color:
Bright, light golden yellow.Nose:
Beautiful bouquet with floral and citrus notes supported by a nice minerality.Palate:
Delicate and complex, this wine is chiseled, refined with a beautiful substance and intensity.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Goat cheese, seafood, fish, shellfish.Cellar aging:
From now until 2030
Every critic will tell you: the Vincent Pinard estate is one of the best of the Sancerre appellation. It is even rated 2 stars by the famous French RVF Green Guide! Florent and Clément Pinard practice a respectful viticulture, taking extreme care of their terroir and always searching for the perfect balance between generosity and maturity.
This Pinard brother duo are truly spearheads of the Loire Valley region, especially in organic and biodynamic agriculture. Their wines are elite cuvées, praised for their complexity and extremely long aging potential.