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Domaine du Pré Semelé - Sancerre red 2020

Domaine du Pré Semelé - Sancerre rouge 2020

90/100

RVF

Pinot Noir
fruity
elegant
red berries
juicy
cold cuts
grilled meat

"A Pinot Noir full of finesse"

" In red, 2020 produced colorful Pinot Noirs: the Sancerre is juicy and enticing, to be opened from 2023." (Le Guide RVF 2023) This red Sancerre reveals a beautiful range of red fruits on the nose, evoking raspberry and strawberry, in an intense and elegant style. Limited quantities...

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Estate

Domaine du Pré Semelé

Vintage

2020

Designation

Sancerre

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

Pinot Noir

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils (stony ground on ferruginous earth) and limestone subsoils

Viticulture

In conversion to organic farming. Organic pest control since 2018. Soil cultivation, natural grass cover, no chemical weed killers, no anti-rot treatments.

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Total destemming. Cold pre-fermentation maceration (8°C) for 5 to 7 days. Alcoholic fermentation with punching down and pumping over. Vatting for 25 to 30 days. Pressing and free-run juice are blended and settled.

Livestock farming

60% in barrels that have held 1 to 5 wines, 40% in vats

Eye

Dark dress

Nose

Intense and elegant, full of red fruits: raspberry, strawberry...

Mouth

Rich and supported by well-integrated tannins

Serve

At 14-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with cold cuts, grilled meats, etc.

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2024 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

Julien and Clément Raimbault represent the next generation of Sancerre winemakers: trained by the Pinard brothers and Alphonse Mellot, they cultivate the family's 21 hectares of vineyards on clay-limestone terroirs. The vines are grown according to organic farming principles (but without certification). The top-of-the-range wines, Les Chasseignes and Zeste for whites, and Camille for reds, come from the oldest vines planted on the best-exposed plots. The range is very consistent and successful in both colors: the reds combine power and elegance, while the whites are pure and refined. With very reasonable prices, this address is more than just a safe bet: it's a real Gem

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100

Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About wine:

In red, 2020 produced colorful Pinot Noirs: the Sancerre is juicy and enticing, ready to drink from 2023.

About the estate:

The Raimbault brothers, Julien and Clément, embody the new generation of Sancerre winemakers. In previous editions, we highlighted wines that were clear, modern, and smooth, but perhaps a little too polished. Certain parameters need to be adjusted so that winemakers can break free from this technically flawless framework and offer a more vibrant definition of Sancerre. "We are delighted to see a greater sense of freedom in the expression of the wines. They are now more relaxed and indulgent, while retaining the precision that has become their trademark. 2022, a sunny vintage, is a balancing act! The pleasure experienced during tasting has earned the estate its first star.

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