Sancerre Rouge, Dezat Frere et Souer 2021
France, Loire ValleySingle Price:
£25.50
Mixed 6 Price:
£23.50
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Description
In a nutshell:
A soft, light, elegant and very appealing red Sancerre from the Upper Loire Valley.
The lowdown:
While Sancerre is better known for its superlative whites there's also a small amount of red made from this region as well. Pinot Noir is the grape used and it's well suited to the limestone soils of this part of the Loire and makes, light and quite beguiling wines. This cuvée from the highly regarded Dezat is made from carefully selected grapes which, after fermentation, is aged for around 9 months in barrels, about 15% of which are new. On the nose it's got an almost floral character with sweet summer berries and cherries while the bright red fruit flavours are complemented by notes of bitter chocolate, earthy notes and subtle oak spice. With its medium body, gentle tannins and subtle acidity it's a quite inviting and appealing wine.
The Producer:
Run by Arnaud and Stephanie Dezat this is one of the successor domaines of the renowned André Dezat et Fils, the other being their cousin's estate Domaine Firmin Dezat. They've recently built a new state-of-the-art winery just around the corner from old André Dezat cellars and are continuing to make their wines in a similar style and with the same care and attention to detail that their father, uncle and grandfather always had.
When to drink:
Wonderfully light and fresh, this is ideal if you're in the mood for something delicate and refined. Great with salads, white meat and white fish.
A soft, light, elegant and very appealing red Sancerre from the Upper Loire Valley.
The lowdown:
While Sancerre is better known for its superlative whites there's also a small amount of red made from this region as well. Pinot Noir is the grape used and it's well suited to the limestone soils of this part of the Loire and makes, light and quite beguiling wines. This cuvée from the highly regarded Dezat is made from carefully selected grapes which, after fermentation, is aged for around 9 months in barrels, about 15% of which are new. On the nose it's got an almost floral character with sweet summer berries and cherries while the bright red fruit flavours are complemented by notes of bitter chocolate, earthy notes and subtle oak spice. With its medium body, gentle tannins and subtle acidity it's a quite inviting and appealing wine.
The Producer:
Run by Arnaud and Stephanie Dezat this is one of the successor domaines of the renowned André Dezat et Fils, the other being their cousin's estate Domaine Firmin Dezat. They've recently built a new state-of-the-art winery just around the corner from old André Dezat cellars and are continuing to make their wines in a similar style and with the same care and attention to detail that their father, uncle and grandfather always had.
When to drink:
Wonderfully light and fresh, this is ideal if you're in the mood for something delicate and refined. Great with salads, white meat and white fish.
Details
Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Fresh & Juicy Reds |
Country | France |
Region | Loire Valley |
Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
Vintage | 2021 |
Volume | 75cl |
ABV | 13% |
SKU | DE0L20RN |