Domaine Vincent Pinard - Sancerre - Le Château - White - 2022

Wine:

From a demanding single-vineyard plot on a small Kimmeridgian limestone hill, the 2022 White Sancerre Le Château stays true to the warm, generous character of the vintage. 60 ares of Bué’s limestone terroir were selected to craft this noble white, which stands out for its sharp structure and deep, expansive profile. It ranks among the great white wines of France. Rated 94/100 by RVF.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested in crates, fermented and aged for 10 to 12 months in demi-muids and stainless steel. Unfined, unfiltered wine.

100% organic and biodynamic estate, currently applying for certification.

Color:

Bright, light golden yellow.

Nose:

Lovely bouquet of floral notes and white fruit aromas.

Palate:

A wine with a fresh, silky texture, underpinned by fine tension and a powerful structure. A seductive wine!

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Fish in sauce or oven-roasted, seafood, prawns or langoustines sautéed with garlic and herbs, mature Chavignol goat's cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032

Awarded 2 stars by the RVF Guide, Domaine Vincent Pinard is one of Sancerre’s brightest stars. Florent and Clément Pinard have embraced biodynamic farming since 2018, working in harmony with their terroir and striving for perfect grape maturity.

Their dedication to excellence results in outstanding cuvées, celebrated for their complexity, precision, and exceptional ageing potential—wines that collectors eagerly seek out.