2022 Domaine Vincent Pinard Sancerre Nuance, Loire, France
$49.99
Vincent Pinard grew up in a small town in the Loire called Bué, in the heart of the Sancerre wine region. Bué has limestone and clay-limestone (the renowned Kimmeridgean terres blanches) soils, which produce more structured and powerful wines.
Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Sancerre AOC
Location: Bué
Soil: Oxfordian and Kimmeridgian
limestone
Vineyard Age: Planted in 1971 and
1972
Agricultural Method: Organic,
Natural, Biodynamic
Harvest: Hand harvest
Pruning: Guyot Poussard
Vinification: Long pneumatic
pressing. No SO2 added during
fermentation. Natural yeast
fermentation, aging for 10 to 12
months in demi-muids. Bottled
without fining or filtration.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Loire Valley
- Appellation Sancerre
- Style White Wine
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Sauvignon Blanc
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Fresh Seafood, White Sauce, Fried Food, Aperitif
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Dressed to Impress