Domaine Delaporte - Sancerre Silex Red 2022

Domaine Delaporte - Sancerre Silex rouge 2022

Sancerre|Red wine

4.1/5 (8 customers)

91/100

RVF

92/100

Wine Enthusiast

(2021 Vintage Notes)

silky

creamy

dark berries

“This wine has great potential and will surprise you with its balance and power.”

With a hint of minerality, Silex Rouge fully expresses the richness and roundness of Pinot Noir. Made entirely from destemmed grapes, it offers aromas of black fruit and coffee, developed during 12 months of barrel aging. On the palate, it impresses with its depth and fullness. The silky tannins lend it a lovely smoothness.

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Estate

Domaine Delaporte

Vintage

Silex

Vintage

2022

Designation

Sancerre

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

Pinot Noir

Terroirs

Clay-siliceous soils, 40-year-old vines

Viticulture

In the process of converting to organic farming

Grape Harvest

Manuals in 12-kg boxes

Winemaking

Full destemming and sorting prior to vatting, maceration for 25 days at 18°–25°C, daily pumping over, 100% malolactic fermentation in oak barrels

Livestock farming

Aged for 12 months in 228-liter barrels (25% new barrels, 25% one-wine barrels, 25% two-wine barrels, and 25% three-wine barrels); no fining or filtration prior to bottling

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Dark color with purple highlights

Nose

Elegant and intense, with aromas of dark fruit and smoky notes

Palate

Round and velvety with rich, ripe flavors (dark fruits, coffee), good structure, and silky tannins

Serve

At 16°C

Drink from

2024-2025

Drink before

2030

Guard

5 to 10 years

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with red meat, small game, filet mignon, tuna tataki, and well-aged cheeses…

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2025 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

Mathieu Delaporte is one of the young winemakers who are bringing glory to the Sancerre region today. His 33 hectares, located primarily in Chavignol, are meticulously cultivated and are highly distinctive, comprising 50 different plots, 80% of which face south. Furthermore, 35% of his vineyards are planted on flint soils, a rare proportion in the Sancerre region. This diversity of terroirs allows for the production of exceptional single-vineyard wines and blends that are full-bodied and harmonious. Since prices are still reasonable, you should reserve your bottles immediately after the harvest, as word of his success is starting to spread!

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

Passed down from generation to generation since the 17th century and now run by Jean-Yves Delaporte and his son Matthieu, this 33-hectare family estate—known for its consistent quality and minimal intervention in the vineyard—is located in Chavignol, a charming village in the heart of the Sancerre region renowned for its goat cheese.

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Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100 (2021 vintage)

Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

In 2010, Matthieu Delaporte’s arrival marked a turning point for this historic Chavignol estate, leading to a focus on soil management, the elimination of herbicides, lower yields, and barrel-aged winemaking. From the outset, the winemaker demonstrated great ambition and took on the challenge of restructuring a 33-hectare vineyard. A massive undertaking aimed at producing more refined wines, certified organic since 2023. The lineup combines blended wines (Chavignol and Silex) and single-vineyard wines (the legendary south-facing slope of Monts Damnés, as well as Le Cul de Beaujeu, famous elsewhere for its whites, but planted here with Pinot Noir). The whites are meticulous, refined, and well-balanced; the reds, equally well-crafted, have the potential to gain in charm. We recognize this work by awarding the estate its first star.

Wine Spectator

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated 92/100 (2021 vintage)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Customer rating

4.1/5

based on 8 reviews