On pop-n-pour, the nose is intensely minerally, showing medium-toned freshly-cracked stone, along with almost pungent purply-mountain berry fruitiness. A musky, feral note in there too. Chiseled and structured in the mouth. It’s full-bodied, with a fair amount of chalky tannin present. Very much on the minerally side, flavorwise. I like it but this is unlike any other Sancerre Rouge I’ve ever had. I’m pretty certain I would not be able to identify this as a Sancerre Rouge (or a Pinot Noir of any sort) if it had been served blind.
On pop-n-pour, the nose is intensely minerally, showing medium-toned freshly-cracked stone, along with almost pungent purply-mountain berry fruitiness. A musky, feral note in there too. Chiseled and structured in the mouth. It’s full-bodied, with a fair amount of chalky tannin present. Very much on the minerally side, flavorwise. I like it but this is unlike any other Sancerre Rouge I’ve ever had. I’m pretty certain I would not be able to identify this as a Sancerre Rouge (or a Pinot Noir of any sort) if it had been served blind.
Aug 5th, 2025
Like unwrapping a Starburst wrapper. The pink one. Faint artificial strawberry and oily residue. The aromas conjure the waxy texture.
Flavors adjust to the watermelon and cherry. Medium bodied and complete with a strong acidic backbone.
Like unwrapping a Starburst wrapper. The pink one. Faint artificial strawberry and oily residue. The aromas conjure the waxy texture.
Flavors adjust to the watermelon and cherry. Medium bodied and complete with a strong acidic backbone.
Oct 31st, 2021
Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
