Sancerre Red 2023 Les Marnes - Domaine Vacheron
From a rocky limestone site halfway between Sancerre and Bue - and tasted in barrel - the Sancerre red Les Marnes intriguingly and seductively blends red currant and blood orange both on the nose and on a bright, luscious palate threaded with a ridge of slightly rough but non-obstructive tannin. Underlying suggestions of rich beef broth and marrow, along with a striking saline flavour that clings to this pinot's seductive fruit essence, make for a finish that had me salivating almost non-stop. At the time of my April visit, the Vacherons had not yet decided on a bottling date for this wine, and given that fact - as well as the inevitable concern about 2010 tannins and awareness of pinot's fickleness - I went out on a limb in assessing what I hope will be an outstanding wine for at least several years
Data sheet
| Partner Areas | Yes |
|---|---|
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Sancerre |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Loire |
| Loire Valley Domains | Vacheron |
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Sweet
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Rosé
Sparkling
