Sancerre rosé ” La Noue En Rosé” AOC 2022

Stéphane Riffault's Pinot Noir vines are located in La Noue, a terroir with white soils. He has 2.5 hectares of vines spread over seven adjacent plots. There is a wide range of vines of different ages, from freshly planted to almost 100 years old. The grapes were harvested by hand, sorted and, after a short standing time, very slowly pneumatically pressed. The juice was fermented spontaneously in conical concrete fermenters and matured on the lees for 14 months in wooden barrels made from multiple grapes.

Salmon colours of medium intensity

From the first moment it is clear that this is a Pinot rosé that has few rivals to fear. It is a complex, elegant and at the same time lively wine that belongs to the rather fragrant fine rosés. The red berry and cherry notes are underpinned by some smoke, crushed stone and herbs.

On the palate the La Noue Rosé a successful blend of power, depth, elegance and a deep red berry and cherry character. The wine has tension, juiciness, finesse, fills the mouth, has freshness and spiciness. The cherry aromas are still a bit prominent, as is the somewhat powerful structure on the mid-palate and the wood, but this will integrate. The wine is still young, after all, and it is made like a serious red wine that needs time. What is crucial is that this wine has finesse, depth and substance. This is a Pinot Noir rosé that you very rarely see in a glass as complete as this.