91 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2018 Sancerre Rosé from Clément and Florian Berthier is a lovely salmon color. It is produced from a parcel of thirty-five year-old pinot noir vines planted in Sainte Gemme. The 2018 version delivers a complex nose of watermelon, white cherries, chalky soil, discreet smokiness and a topnote of white flowers. On the palate the wine is crisp, full-bodied, focused and wide open and inviting, with zesty acids and very good length and grip on the easy-drinking finish. Good juice. 2020-2023. (May/Jun 2020)"
While Sancerre is usually known for its chalky white wines, Pinot Noir represents 20% of the vineyards planted in this AOC. The cool climate makes for elegant, lacy rosés that are mineral-driven. Located on steep hills, this family-run estate is thought to be one of the finest Sancerre producers. From old-vine Pinot Noir, this rare gem is a lovely faded pink, with a perfumey, floral nose and strawberry and cherry on the palate.
Product SKU | 336854 |
Producer | Reverdy/Pascal & Nicolas |
Country | France |
Region | Loire |
SubRegion | Sancerre |
Varietal | Pinot Noir |
Vintage | 2019 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Rose |
ABV | 13.5% |
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