“Rich in color and full-bodied, the 2018 red impresses while retaining crisp tannins. A wine best decanted and to serve with a meal.” (Le Guide RVF 2023) A concentrated, full-bodied cuvée from a sunny vintage, made with 40% whole clusters. Best enjoyed with a fine cut of meat!
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Eye
Deep garnet color
Nose
Deep, ripe black berries
Palate
Rich in ripe fruit and tannins, with freshness and a lovely, full-bodied texture
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before, in a carafe
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with red meat, small game, and well-aged cheeses…
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (2021 guide) 90/100 Favorite
Rated estate (2023 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 wine:
Rich in color and full-bodied, the 2018 red makes a strong impression while retaining crisp tannins. A wine best decanted and served with a meal.
About the estate:
Philippe Prieur and his nephew, Luc, carry on the work of ten generations at this estate in Verdigny. The vineyards are spread across the stony slopes and white soils of Verdigny and Chavignol (notably on the legendary Monts Damnés hillside) and the flinty soils of Thauvenay, near the Loire. These meticulous winemakers spare no effort to refine the character of their Sauvignon Blancs and Pinot Noirs (converted to organic farming since 2019, reduced sulfites in the wines, native yeasts for the reds...). This approach aligns with wines that are refined and precise, lacking the exotic, modern, and boring character found in many whites from the new generation of Sancerre. The “simple” Sancerre is a prime example.
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