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Sancerre Belle-Dame Domaine Vacheron et Fils 2018
13%
0.75L
Intensity
One of the Loire's best Pinot Noirs - try it now!
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Sancerre Belle-Dame Domaine Vacheron et Fils 2018
The wine
Exceptionally fruity on both the nose and the palate, this superb cuvée can be drunk young or kept for a couple of years.
About the Producer Vacheron
For many years Domaine Vacheron was run by two brothers, Jean-Louis and Denis (President of the Union Viticole Sancerroise), who were like chalk and cheese. Today, their sons Jean-Louis and Jean-Laurent are at the helm and they converted the 42 hectare property to biodynamic viticulture when they took over. Grass grows between the rows of vines and the earth is tilled with a plough or a mattock. The crops are sprayed with a biodynamic preparation using five highly sophisticated tractors which are controlled by computer to minimise doses. The domain owns two high-quality terroirs in the commune of Sancerre which produce grapes for specific cuvées available in both white (3/4 of output) and red. "Les Belles Dame" red was first made in 1995 and "Les Romains" white in 1997. This second cuvée is produced from a very flinty terroir. With its legacy of quality, thanks to the previous generation, and the two young cousins' commitment to an equally demanding approach, Domaine Vacheron is unlikely to be toppled from its place at the heights of the appellation any time soon.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level 1 NormalObservations 1 Slightly worn label, 1 Slightly marked label, 1 Slightly creased labelOrigin: professional
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: yes
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Loire Valley
Appellation: Sancerre
Owner: Domaine Vacheron et Fils
Vintage: 2018
Colour: red
Service temperature: 11°
Size (in ha): 49.75 hectares
Volume: 350000 bottles
Intensity: leaves you wanting more
Leading aroma: red fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine