Domaine Sautereau Sancerre Rouge 2022

Domaine Sautereau Sancerre Rouge

Region: Loire, France

Vintage: 2022

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Pinot Noir

ABV: 13.5%

Ruby red in colour, this wine shows notes of black cherry, with some peonies and subtle toasty notes. The palate is generous and supported by silky tannins with a persistent finish.

The Pinot Noir for this Sancerre Rouge is sourced from David's vineyards, which are situated mainly in the village of Crézancy, with a tiny proportion located in the village of Bué. The Pinot Noir is grown on soils ranging from calcareous to iron-rich sandstones, resulting in a variety of different blending components for the wine.

Upon arrival at the winery, the Pinot Noir grapes were destemmed and pressed. Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures for roughly two weeks with regular pumping over to extract colour, tannin and flavour. The majority of the Sancerre Rouge was then aged in stainless steel vats for almost one year and the remainder in old oak barrels to add complexity and texture to this elegant Sancerre Rouge.

The Sautereau family have produced wine in the village of Crézancy, seven kilometres southwest of Sancerre since 1683. Today, the winery is run by the family's tenth generation, David Sautereau, who makes modern, attractive wines that offer excellent value for money. His careful, orderly approach in his small, immaculate cellar is reflected in the purity of his wines which he describes as “sincere Sancerre”.