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Domaine du Pré Semelé - Sancerre  Mainbré red 2022

Domaine du Pré Semelé - Sancerre Mainbré rouge 2022

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4/5 (2 customers)

91/100

RVF

Pinot Noir
freshness
ample
red berries

"A great introduction to understanding Sancerre red wine (RVF)"

"Always well-crafted and clean, this 2022 Pinot reveals a more vibrant fruitiness than before. A very appealing softness and delicate acidity give it a lively finish. A great introduction to understanding Sancerre reds." (La RVF magazine, April 2024)

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Estate

Domaine du Pré Semelé

Vintage

Mainbré

Vintage

2022

Designation

Sancerre

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

Pinot Noir

Terroirs

Slightly ferruginous clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape harvest

Manuals in boxes

Wine making

Sorting before vatting, 3 weeks' maceration, gentle pumping over, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, no sulfites added.

Livestock farming

18 months, including 12 months in various containers (wooden vats, concrete eggs, and 500- and 228-liter barrels), plus an additional 6 months in vats after blending.

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Dark dress

Nose

Bouquet of intense red fruits

Mouth

Full-bodied and silky, well-integrated tannins, lovely Loire freshness

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 rating (2024 guide) 91/100 (April issue, p.99)

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:

Always well-crafted and clean, this 2022 Pinot reveals a more vibrant fruitiness than before. A very appealing softness and delicate acidity give it a lively finish. A great introduction to understanding Sancerre reds.

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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