no
028
Sancerre Rouge
Pinot Noir
Also Sancerre, but this is the red version, really worth a try
France, Loire, Sancerre AC, Sancerre Rouge, Varinelles, Jean Dumont, 2012
Introduction
Jean Dumont is part of Maison Saget La Perrière, based in Pouilly-sur-Loire and who have various estates in the Loire Valley-region. Grape variety is 100% Pinot Noir and only 20% of Sancerre’s total wine production makes this wonderful refreshing red alternative to the white. Sancerre is produced in the eastern part of the Loire wine region.
Got its AOC awarded in 1959. Maison Saget La Perrière, a family winery, representing the Loire Valley, with several vineyards in the region and the Loire has been home for the Saget family for 9 generations, since 1790, based at Domaine La Perrière. Guy Saget was the one time driving force and the winery deals mainly with the sauvignon blanc and pinot noir grape, typical for the region.
Introduction
Jean Dumont is part of Maison Saget La Perrière, based in Pouilly-sur-Loire and who have various estates in the Loire Valley-region. Grape variety is 100% Pinot Noir and only 20% of Sancerre’s total wine production makes this wonderful refreshing red alternative to the white. Sancerre is produced in the eastern part of the Loire wine region.
Got its AOC awarded in 1959. Maison Saget La Perrière, a family winery, representing the Loire Valley, with several vineyards in the region and the Loire has been home for the Saget family for 9 generations, since 1790, based at Domaine La Perrière. Guy Saget was the one time driving force and the winery deals mainly with the sauvignon blanc and pinot noir grape, typical for the region.
Year:
2012
Approx:
£ 15.00
Best Served:
14-16 °C
Vol:
12.5 %
Review Date:
16 . 04 . 2015
Origin:
France, Loire, Sancerre
Wine specifics
Ready to drink and can be left still for a while. Fresh, light/medium-bodied, fruity. Serving light meat dishes, poultry, salads, light cheese. Obtained in France. Cork. Red Sancerre is not often on (UK) wine lists and if you come across it, it is worth a try. Some say, it is like enjoying a light red burgundy. The front labelling does not always give an indication it being a red; look at the colour of the wine and read the back label. The front label is possibly an interpretation of the Sancerre village hilltop.
Ready to drink and can be left still for a while. Fresh, light/medium-bodied, fruity. Serving light meat dishes, poultry, salads, light cheese. Obtained in France. Cork. Red Sancerre is not often on (UK) wine lists and if you come across it, it is worth a try. Some say, it is like enjoying a light red burgundy. The front labelling does not always give an indication it being a red; look at the colour of the wine and read the back label. The front label is possibly an interpretation of the Sancerre village hilltop.
Insights:
20 Years ago Maison Saget La Perrière decided to cover other areas of the Loire and some of the other properties are Chateau Mullonière, in the Anjou region, Domaine des Grandes Espérance, in the Touraine and Domaine de Terres Blanche, central Loire. There are furthermore interests in a few hotels in the Sancerre. The AOC expanded its area fourfold over the years and the latest adjustments were in 1998. The current regulations state that there cannot be vineyard designated wines.
Review Date:
16 . 04 . 2015
