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Domaine Vincent Delaporte a Chavignol Sancerre Rouge 2011
Sancerre, Upper Loire, Loire, FranceSancerre Rouge? Oui. Red Sancerre must be made only from pinot noir, and accounts for approximately 20% of total Sancerre production. As you would expect from a cool climate pinot, these are lighter, fresher wines. Domaine Vincent Delaporte, passed on from father to sons since the 17th Century, produces some beautiful reds, full of grace, florals and finesse. Here cherry and raspberry dominate the nose, with red flowers and a rasp of cinnamon spice. The palate is juicy fresh, yet firm, with prominent stoniness, swirls of smoky red berries and undercurrents of prune. The vines range in age from 21-40 years and are planted across clay, flint and limestone. This wine is elegant now, served cool and with salmon or charcuterie, but will reward in a few years time with additional earthy, mushroom complexity.Tasted: 12 December 2014Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $35.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Trialto |
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 849422
