Domaine des Sardelles - Sancerre - Red - 2023

Wine:

Elegant and understated, the 2023 Sancerre Red is a gently extracted Pinot Noir with a fresh, finely detailed nose of stone fruit. The palate is delicate and savoury, carried by silky tannins and a light touch that gives the wine both charm and style. A beautifully drinkable red, perfect for enjoying over the next three years.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, 100% destemmed, maceration for 15 to 25 days, aged for 10% to 20% in oak barrels.

Color:

Pale red with carmine ruby nuances.

Nose:

Delicate and fresh, very typical pinot, which develops positively on aeration, with notes of stone fruit.

Palate:

A ready-to-drink Sancerre with a flavourful and stylish profile and delicate tannins.

Temperature:

Leave to cool to between 14 and 16°C before serving.

Food and wine pairing:

Oven-baked turkey thighs, roast knuckle of ham, free-range chicken.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

Energised by a new generation, Domaine des Sardelles is fast becoming one of the names to know in Sancerre. Since 2020, Cyprien Perchaud has joined his uncles at the estate, bringing fresh momentum and a clear vision. The vineyard is now fully certified organic.

With precise, cleanly made wines, minimal intervention in the cellar, and parcel-by-parcel vinifications on select bottlings, the estate offers a refined, transparent take on Sancerre—where purity and respect for the grape come first.

The range is focused and compact, just 8 hectares in total, offering a chance to (re)discover some of the Loire Valley’s most sought-after terroirs.