Sancerre “Les Belles Vignes” Rosé


Domaine Fournier Père et Fils

Vintage2022

RegionLoire Valley

AppellationSancerre

Vine Age20 Years

Varietals100% Pinot Noir

Soil Type9 acres of Limestone, Marl and Clay

Sizes Available750 mL

Alcohol12.5%

ClosureDiam Cork

US Allocation500 Cases

Food PairingGreat on its own or with spicier dishes.

Press 90 Points, James Suckling (2022)
90 Points, James Suckling (2021)
91 Points Vinous (2020)
91 Points, James Suckling (2019)
92 Points, The Tasting Panel Somm Journal (2018)
90 Points, Vinous (2018)

Vinification12 to 20 hours of maceration before pressing in order to obtain color. Pneumatic pressing. Static racking of the must. Electronic thermo-regulated fermentation (16- 20°) in stainless steel tanks for a period of 3 weeks. No malolactic fermentation. Maturation on fine lees.

Tasting NotesA pretty bouquet of watermelon and light raspberry with notes of a sea shell mineral quality to the light red berry fruit on the palate.