Domaine Vincent Pinard - Sancerre "Charlouise" 2021 (750ml)
Price: $104.99
| Producer | Domaine Vincent Pinard |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire Valley |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 71116 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine Vincent Pinard Description
Based in the prestigious town of Bué, known for its Kimmeridgean terres blanches soils, Domaine Vincent Pinard continues a 20-generation tradition of winemaking in Sancerre. The current domaine, founded in 1996, is now helmed by Florent and Clémente, taking over from their father, Vincent. The winery is more innovative than ever before, while still maintaining the natural winemaking practices that have been followed for hundreds of years.
Florent and Clément are laser-focused on creating wines with a sense of place, specializing on site-specific cuvées that are different expressions of this special terroir. Incorporating the use of new and used oak (an unusual form of elévage for Sauvignon Blanc), the Pinards are creating wines that have weight and depth, a far cry from the straightforward Sancerres produced by so many others.
When winemakers from Burgundy visit the Loire Valley, they come to Pinard to taste the Sancerre Rouge.
Vinous: 92 Points
The 2021 Charlouise is a delicate style that flows easily across the palate. While the Pinards usually utilize whole bunch fermentation, the stems weren't ripe enough in 2021. The vintage's lightness meant that the time in barrel was also reduced. As a result, it's fresh and fruity with bright red cherry and damson fruit flavors, but there's no doubting there's density of concentration on the core. The finish is chalky and appealing.
