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Daniel Crochet - Sancerre rouge 2018 (Magnum)

Loire

Red

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Drink or Keep

88/100

RVF

pinot noir
generous
crunchy
magnum

This red Sancerre cuvée, made from Pinot Noir grapes harvested at full maturity, expresses aromas of red fruit, with a lively, seductive attack and a fine structure of fine tannins. With its lovely crunchy fruit, this is an accessible cuvée to enjoy with charcuterie and tapas!

Features

Estate

Daniel Crochet

Cuvée

(Magnum)

Vintage

2018

Designation

Sancerre

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Terroirs

On white clay-limestone soils and Kimmeridgian marls

Viticulture

Reasoned

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Destemming, cold maceration for 5 to 8 days, fermentation at 16-26°C with indigenous yeasts, light pumping over and punching of the cap, vatting for 18-30 days, press juices vinified separately then blended with free-run juice, 60% directly racked into barrels.

Breeding

For 12 months: 60% in barrels (new to 5 wines) and 500L tons, 40% in vats, then 4 to 6 months in concrete tanks.

Alcohol content

15%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Bright ruby with purplish highlights

Nose

Expressive red fruit: raspberry, morello cherry

Mouth

Seductive, well-structured with fine tannins, limestone expression.

Serve

AT 15-16°C

Drink before

2022

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with charcuterie, red meats, poultry, grilled meats...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domain rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)

About the domain :

Daniel Crochet is one of the most talented winegrowers in the Loire: he cultivates 10 hectares on parcels spread between Bué and Sancerre, making the most of soils of white earth and pebbles. From entry-level to prestige cuvées, all the wines show great consistency. In the white category, Plante des Prés and Chêne Marchand, located in the best sectors of their locality, are among the region's finest Sauvignons. This is a top priority for the wine-lover.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2021 guide) 88/100

Domaine rated (2021 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

A slight over-ripeness marks the reds, which should be served at 13-14 degrees to give them tone. A generous Pinot Noir.

About the domain :

On the white earth and caillottes soils of the Bué commune, Daniel Crochet, François' cousin, has been running this quality family estate since 1996. The work here is of the utmost seriousness, with grass-covered vines, ageing on lees and meticulous vinification. The domaine is fortunate to benefit from some of the finest plots in the area, in particular Plante des Prés and Chêne Marchand. We've been impressed by the precision and depth of the reds over the last few vintages, and salute Daniel Crochet's meticulous work.

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