Sancerre Domaine Vacheron 2011
The 2011 Sancerre Domaine Vacheron is a red wine produced by Vacheron & Fils Vignerons under the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée classification. This Sancerre Rouge is crafted using grapes from certified organic and biodynamic farming, reflecting the producer's approach to viticulture.
The wine originates from Sancerre in the Centre Loire. The Loire Valley follows France's longest river and is widely recognized for its historic Renaissance castles. The region's cool climate supports a vast variety of wine production. While Sancerre is globally renowned as a benchmark area for white wines, it also produces smaller quantities of red wine. The local terroir features a diverse soil composition that varies between limestone, clay, marl, and silex.
This red Sancerre is made from Pinot Noir, an elegant blue grape. While Pinot Noir is typically associated with areas such as Burgundy, Champagne, Germany, Oregon, and California, it is the defining varietal used for the red wines of this specific Loire appellation. The wine is bottled at 12.5% alcohol.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Loire
The Loire Valley follows France's longest river and is known for its Renaissance châteaux. The long region holds enormous variety: crisp Muscadet by the coast, Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, versatile Chenin Blanc in Vouvray, and Cabernet Franc reds from Chinon. The cool climate produces fresh, lively wines, both dry, sweet and sparkling.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Storage
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Opening
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Enjoyment
Serve at 17–18°C and be patient – there is a great difference in how and how quickly wines open up when they are aerated.
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