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
Enjoy with charcuterie, red meats, poultry, grilled meats...
Daniel Crochet
Sancerre
Expert opinion
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
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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