Sancerre red Eric Louis

GRAPEVARIETY 100% pinot noir de Bourgogne

TERROIR & FARMING It comes from pinot noir vines planted on clay-limestone soils. Many years ago, we chose to take the ambitious high road of ecological transition involving a reduction in the use of chemical products, the recovery of biodiversity, the preservation of the soil’s potential and the management of resources, particularly water. In 2019, our wineestates has achieved We are now converting in organic practices under Ecorcert. WINEMAKING We choose to harvest the grapes at night in order to help to concentrate the aromas, the A cold pre-fermented maceration of 72 hours at 6°C takes place and encourages the extraction of colours and tannins. Afterwards, the wine ferments during 18 days from 18°C to 25° C. The « pigeage » and « remontage » (pumping-over) are carried out twice daily in order to extract the colour, tannins and intense aromas… A portion of the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks and the other portion in oak barrels (from the local forests of Tronçais and Bertranges) for 9 months where it undergoes its malolactic fermentation.

TASTING NOTES A ruby full of fruits… This wine displays a charming red ruby color, clear and bright. Its nose is very typical of the pinot noir grape variety with notes of violet and spices.

WINE & FOOD Serve between 13°C to 15°C Food & Wine pairing : Often served as the main wine during a meal, this red Sancerre could be amazing with Its mouth is powerful, well structured and reminds small red berries. be as happy in a picnic basket. Aging potential : 6 years depending on the vintage