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Sancerre is an appellation on the eastern end of France's Loire Valley. It is well regarded and primarily associated with Sauvignon Blanc, but around 20% of the regions's production is designated Sancerre Rouge - which are lighter style red wines made from Pinot Noir.Â
Product informationSancerre is an appellation on the eastern end of France's Loire Valley. It is well regarded and primarily associated with Sauvignon Blanc, but around 20% of the regions's production is designated Sancerre Rouge - which are lighter style red wines made from Pinot Noir.
Country of Origin
France
France
OrganicSuitable for vegetarians
Storage
To enjoy this wine at its best, drink now and over the next 2 - 5 years.
To enjoy this wine at its best, drink now and over the next 2 - 5 years.
Serving Suggestions
Serve between 16 - 18 degrees Celcius with roast poultry, variety of cheeses, or chocolate desserts.
Serve between 16 - 18 degrees Celcius with roast poultry, variety of cheeses, or chocolate desserts.
Package Type
Glass Bottle
Recycling Information
Glass
Glass
Other Information
Wine Colour Red
Region of Origin Loire, Sancerre
Wine Style Dry
Type of Closure Cork
Wine Colour Red
Region of Origin Loire, Sancerre
Wine Style Dry
Type of Closure Cork
Brand
Donatien Bahuaud
Donatien Bahuaud
The Route National 7, otherwise known as the N7, is the longest road in France (996km) and used to be the favourite route for Parisians taking their summer holidays in the Cote d'Azur. This popular route passed below Sancerre where the holidaymakers would load up their car boots with Sancerre wine to take on holiday.
Manufacturer
Donatien Bahuaud
Donatien Bahuaud
Country of Packing
France
France
Allergen Information
Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Dietary Information
Suitable for Vegetarians
Suitable for Vegetarians
ABV (%)
| 14.5% |
Units
9.0 UK Units per 75cl bottle
9.0 UK Units per 75cl bottle
Grape Variety
100% Pinot Noir
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Full of cherry and red fruit with delicate tannins and a nice licorice finish.
Full of cherry and red fruit with delicate tannins and a nice licorice finish.
History
Born in 1908 in the Nantes region, when he was young, Donatien Bahuaud used to roam throughout the local vineyards. Between the land and sea, he enjoyed watching barrel-laden boats travelling up the Loire and decided to become a winegrower. In 1929, when he was 21, he founded Maison Donatien Bahuaud and also started to explore the vineyards with his cask wines in a cart.
Day after day, he carefully cultivated the vineyard, but most especially his minacious observation of the regions terroirs allowed him to elaborate exceptional wines, boasting subtle and refined flavors. A genuine talent spotter, he toured the vineyard looking for the finest appellations in the Loire Valley. This quest led him to elaborate precise wines, revealing the pure authenticity of Loire Valley grape varieties through bold blends and long ageing. As a result, he became a master in the art of wine maturing.
Born in 1908 in the Nantes region, when he was young, Donatien Bahuaud used to roam throughout the local vineyards. Between the land and sea, he enjoyed watching barrel-laden boats travelling up the Loire and decided to become a winegrower. In 1929, when he was 21, he founded Maison Donatien Bahuaud and also started to explore the vineyards with his cask wines in a cart.
Day after day, he carefully cultivated the vineyard, but most especially his minacious observation of the regions terroirs allowed him to elaborate exceptional wines, boasting subtle and refined flavors. A genuine talent spotter, he toured the vineyard looking for the finest appellations in the Loire Valley. This quest led him to elaborate precise wines, revealing the pure authenticity of Loire Valley grape varieties through bold blends and long ageing. As a result, he became a master in the art of wine maturing.
Regional Information
The vineyard stretches across several villages in the appellation: Sancerre, Bu and Crzancy, Thauvenay, and Mntreol-sous-Sancerre. A combination of three Sancerre terroirs (limestone, flinty clay, and chalk). The optimum maturity that we obtain fro the 'Caillottes' parcels constitutes the backbone of this Sancerre, enveloped in fine structure and the aromatic richness of fresh fruit such as wild cherry, redcurrant, and blackberry underpinned by silky tannins.
The vineyard stretches across several villages in the appellation: Sancerre, Bu and Crzancy, Thauvenay, and Mntreol-sous-Sancerre. A combination of three Sancerre terroirs (limestone, flinty clay, and chalk). The optimum maturity that we obtain fro the 'Caillottes' parcels constitutes the backbone of this Sancerre, enveloped in fine structure and the aromatic richness of fresh fruit such as wild cherry, redcurrant, and blackberry underpinned by silky tannins.
Current Vintage
2022
Vinification Details
Harvested and sorted by hand. Cold pre-fermentation maceration followed by traditional vinification in the thermo-regulated strainless steel vats to preserve the freshness and delicate aromas of red fruit. The N7 Sancerre Rouge is the result of careful maturing adapted to the three terroirs of Sancerre to emphasise the smoothness and power of the chalky clay terroir, the fruit and freshness of the limestone, and the minerality of the flint. Lengthy ageing of 12 months (70% in vat and 30% in 400 litre oak casks), and 18 months in bottle in our cellars enables the tannins to fully integrate the wine and highlight the aromatic intensity and freshness of Pinot Noir.
Harvested and sorted by hand. Cold pre-fermentation maceration followed by traditional vinification in the thermo-regulated strainless steel vats to preserve the freshness and delicate aromas of red fruit. The N7 Sancerre Rouge is the result of careful maturing adapted to the three terroirs of Sancerre to emphasise the smoothness and power of the chalky clay terroir, the fruit and freshness of the limestone, and the minerality of the flint. Lengthy ageing of 12 months (70% in vat and 30% in 400 litre oak casks), and 18 months in bottle in our cellars enables the tannins to fully integrate the wine and highlight the aromatic intensity and freshness of Pinot Noir.
Producer
Donatien Bahuaud
Donatien Bahuaud
Agent
Goedhuis Waddesdon Ltd
Goedhuis Waddesdon Ltd
Winemaker
Donatien Bahuaud
Donatien Bahuaud
Taste Category
Medium bodied red
Please drink responsiblyMedium bodied red
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