Sancerre Rosé

Winemaker

Eric Louis

Appellation

Sancerre

Varieties

Pinot Noir

Viticulture

100% Pinot Noir from estate vineyards. Many years ago, we chose to take the ambitious high road of ecological transition involving a reduction in the use of chemical products, the recovery of biodiversity, the preservation of the soil’s potential, and the management of resources, particularly water. In 2019, our wine-estates has achieved AB and HVE3 certifications. The vines, which average 25 years of age, are trained double guyot. Grapes are machine harvested at night in order to help the concentration of the aromas, the flavors and to control the oxidation of the fruits. Average yield is 50 hl/ha.

Terroir

Clay-limestone soils.

Ratings & Reviews

Vineyard

Vineyards are planted on the south east side of the Sancerre hill, primarily in Thauveney, with some in Ménétréol sous Sancerre and Vinon. Soil composed of 1/2 chalky-clay and 1/2 flinty (silex) soils. Organic approach in the vineyard, no herbicide, grass-growing, hoeing, ploughing, disbudding, and green harvesting.

Vinification

Immediately after having been harvested at night, the grapes are pressed slowly in order to extract all the aromatic power. This resulting juice is clarified by cold static settling and no sulfites are added. Fermentation occurs via indigenous yeast in cooled stainless steel tanks for 3-4 weeks. The wine is fined (bentonite / vegan) and lightly filtered. Total SO2 90mg/l

Aging

Steel

Features

Vegan

Available Sizes (L)

0.750