Berry, floral and earthy aromas; cool, elegantly structured and beautifully ripe.
Production
The grapes come from just 2ha of Pinot Noir vines, grown in clay and limestone soils. The vines are between 10 to 40 years old and are planted at a density of 6,500-9,000 vines per hectare. Yields are 50 hl/ha and no herbicides or pesticides are used. The grapes were harvested manually, transported to the winery in 25kg crates, and then sorted before being destemmed. The must underwent pre-fermentation maceration (at 8°C) for 5-7 days, followed by alcoholic fermentation using only natural yeasts and very light pumping over. The wine was then stored for 25 days before being racked, pressed and blended. One third was matured in 40hl foudres, one third in 500L barrels, and one third in 15% new barriques. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally. The wine was racked in the summer and the components blended, before being bottled without fining or filtration.
Domaine du Pré Semelé Sancerre Rouge, Pinot Noir Non Filtré 2023(6 bottles case)
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Tasting notes
Red fruits aromas - cherry, fresh raspberry and dusting of cinnamon - with a sappy, medium-bodied palate packed with lovely pure fruit flavours, all rounded out by a touch of spicy oak and discreet, elegant tannins.
Food match
Serve with lighter dishes - grilled chicken, fresh tuna salad, mushroom linguine, charcuterie.
Info
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ABV
13%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
LOIRE, FRANCE
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GRAPE
PINOT NOIR 100%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, SUSTAINABLE
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
JULIEN & CLÉMENT RAIMBAULT
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APPELLATION
SANCERRE
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
Since inheriting Domaine du Pré Semelé from his father Rémy, Clément Raimbault, in partnership with his brother Julien, has transformed it into a rising star of Sancerre. Fastidious, verging on obsessive, he is driven to make the very best Sancerre possible from his family's 20ha estate. The vineyards lie on clay-limestone (mostly Kimmeridgian marls with some Portlandian limestone) near Maimbray, to the north of the village of Sancerre, and are carefully managed following the principles of reasoned agriculture. Although not the largest or most famous Sancerre producer, and possibly because of this, Clément's passion is supported by intricate winemaking skills resulting in wines that faithfully communicate their beautiful terroir.
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