This Sancerre rouge is elaborated out of a blend of the appellation’s three typical terroirs Each terroir has its own characteristics Flint stone provides ageing potential and length on the palate with aromas evolving over time the white soils offer roundness and strength the Caillottes (hard limestone) and the Griottes (soft limestone) bring about structure, freshness and fresh fruity aromas. France, Loire Valley APPELLATION: Sancerre GRAPES: 100% Pinot Noir APPEARANCE: Dark and deep garnet red AROMA: Fruity black currant, black berry and cherry jam joined by toasty and spicy notes PALATE: Fresh attack carried by the flints. Then a very round and fruity mid-palate (crushed strawberries, blackberries). Melted tannins carry the end of the mouth with an aromatic return on the black fruit FOOD PAIRING: Hard cheese (Comte, Beaufort) SERVE: 14-16°C
