2013 Sancerre Rouge Belle Dame
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From more than 50-year-old Pinot Noir vines on rocky flint soils, the red 2013 Sancerre Belle Dame has a pretty matured ruby color and offers aromas of autumn leafs, porcini, mocha and ripe cherries on the nose. Full-bodied, juicy and fresh, with a silky texture and a remarkable purity, this is a straightforward and still somewhat bitter Sancerre rouge whose firm tannins and austere minerality still need to integrate over the years.
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Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
About the producer
Certified biodynamic, Domaine Vacheron is one of the star names in Sancerre. The estate crafts Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from single sites, using low yields and Burgundy-inspired winemaking to produce exceptionally pure, age-worthy expressions of the region that are some of its best.