Loire Valley
Domaine Vincent Pinard - Sancerre - Harmonie - Blanc - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: Loire Valley
Vintage: 2022
Name: AOP Sancerre
Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Domaine rated 2 stars in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 RVF
Wine:
Magnificent in its precision, sappy intensity, and fruity flavors, the 2022 white Sancerre Harmonie from Domaine Vincent Pinard is exceptionally refined and ambitious, particularly in this excellent vintage that offers superior body and texture. This grand Sauvignon Blanc enchants with its complexity and finesse, promising great aging potential.Vinification:
Hand-harvested, vines average 50 years old, aged 10 to 12 months in 2/3 demi-muids and 1/3 wooden vats. Bottled in spring. Wine neither fined nor filtered.100% organic and biodynamic estate, currently applying for certification.
Color:
Bright pale gold.Nose:
Intense, complex fruity and floral flavors.Palate:
Full-bodied and well-balanced, this Sauvignon shows great body and texture. This cuvée is a model of purity and brilliance!
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Aperitif, tartar of sea bream and saithe marinated in lime, grilled or pan-fried shellfish with tarragon butter, crottin de Chavignol.Cellar aging:
From now until 2032
Domaine Vincent Pinard, with its 2-star rating in the Guide RVF, stands as a beacon of excellence in Sancerre. Florent and Clément Pinard are committed to an aesthetic and thoughtful approach to viticulture, employing biodynamic methods that resonate deeply with the terroir, always aiming for the perfect ripeness of the grapes.
This relentless pursuit of perfection has resulted in elite cuvées that are in high demand, celebrated for their complexity and aging potential. The latest edition of our Racines magazine delves into this, featuring an insightful visit to the domain, where we explore the inner workings of this esteemed address that has long been a favorite of ours.