Sancerre Rouge: Maulin Bele 2009
Description
A pleasant raspberry bouquet supported by a vibrant, fruity palate. Juicy red berry flavours accompany cooler, minerally undertones.
- Style: Red Wine, Dry (Sec), Medium-bodied
- Region: Loire, Sancerre,
- Producer: André Vatan
- Vintage: 2009
- Grape variety (Cépage): Pinot Noir
- Wine pairing - drink with: Charcuterie, Poultry, Goat's Cheese
- Cellarage: Best drunk within 2-3 years of vintage.
- Vinification: Ripe grapes from 30 year old vines planted on calciferous soil are fully de-stalked before a 10 day cuvasion in stainless steel vats and a pneumatic pressing. The wine undergoes an alcoholic and malolactic fermentation prior to an eventual filtration and summer bottling.
- Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 13%
- Full Tasting Notes (PDF): Download
Sancerre Rouge: Maulin Bèle 2009
This Sancerre Rouge from Domaine André Vatan, made from 100% Pinot Noir like it's Rosé sibling, is best drunk lightly chilled to accentuate its bright berry flavours and cool, savoury, mineral notes.