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Sancerre, the emblematic wine of the Loire region<\/h2>\n

Sancerrois <\/a>is a sub-region of the Loire vineyards, AOC since 1959. The hilly region offers a wide range of tasting possibilities for both red and white Sancerre. Three different terroirs share the region’s varied relief: terres blanches in the west, caillottes in the center, and clay-siliceous soils in the east.<\/span><\/p>\n

Red Sancerre is a dry, ruby-colored wine with aromas of cherry, morello cherry and venison.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a full-bodied, long, firm wine that is usually enjoyed young. After aeration, Sancerre red reveals silky tannins.<\/span><\/p>\n

Red Sancerre wines are light, low in tannin, fragrant and round, and go perfectly with white meats. <\/span><\/p>\n

Red Sancerre, a 100% Pinot Noir wine<\/h2>\n

AOC Sancerre rouge<\/a> is a varietal wine made from Pinot noir grapes. <\/span>Pinot noir is one of the oldest grape varieties in the world, and is at the origin of more than a dozen varieties used today, such as Chardonnay and Gamay. <\/span>It is considered a noble grape variety and is the oldest grown in the Loire Valley. <\/span><\/p>\n

Originally planted mainly with Pinot Noir, Sancerre’s vineyards were decimated by phylloxera<\/a> at the end of the 19th century. Sauvignon Blanc, particularly well adapted to the climate, replaced it. <\/span>Pinot noir now accounts for 20% of Sancerrois grape varieties. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Pinot noir grape produces red wines with very pronounced notes of red fruit, as revealed by its nose, in particular cherry and musk. <\/span>When properly vinified, Pinot noir produces red wines of great elegance, with a wide range of aromas depending on how advanced it is.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some winemakers also make Pinot Noir in oak barrels. <\/span>After several years of ageing under these conditions, it becomes deeper and more robust, with a deep color and aromas reminiscent of ripe fruit, leather, toast… It has a good structure and sustained tannins and also has good ageing potential and can be kept for a long time. <\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s get back to the three terroirs that give Sancerre its distinctive character:<\/span><\/p>\n

The white soils of the Loire Valley are clay-limestone and perfectly suited to Pinot noir, producing full-bodied, robust wines. <\/span><\/p>\n

The caillottes terroir, particularly stony and chalky, produces elegant, light, fine wines whose aromas develop more rapidly. <\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, flint soils, otherwise known as “perruches”, produce straight, structured wines with characteristic “gunflint” aromas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pinot noir is one of the most difficult grape varieties to grow. It is capricious and particularly susceptible to disease. <\/span>These characteristics mean that wines made from this grape variety are usually more expensive than the average. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]

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