Sancerre Rose Dom. Andre Neveu 2022
Country
France
Region
Central Vineyards
Producer
Domaine Andre Neveu
Grape(s)
Pinot Noir (100%)
Type
Rose
Style
Rose
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Light bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Bone dry
Alcohol Content
12.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
This beautiful region is situated 200Km south of Paris and extends west along the high reaches of the Loire River. This is a cold climate region making top quality wines from Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir and includes the following famous villages; Sancerre, Pouilly Sur Loire, Quincy and Menetou-Salon. The soils have a high percentage of flint and limestone, and this results in crisp, aromatic whites and perfumed, elegant rose and reds. Littered with artisan producers, the best single Domaine wines are made in small quantities and are of top quality.
Producer
Established in the heart of the Chavignol vineyards, just west of the town of Sancerre, Domaine Andre Neveu have made wine for over five decades. The estate seamlessly integrates the traditional methods of Sancerrois wine makers with the best modern equipment to bring out the very essence of the terroir, creating a rich, elegant wine. Valérie (André Neveu’s daughter), and her husband Thomas, now run the domaine that extends to about 13 hectares of vines of AOC Sancerre red, white and rosé.
Tasting Notes
The small Neveu family estate is located in Chavignol, eastern Loire Valley, with excellent chalky vineyard sites including `les Langues Fins`. The clean, fresh and distinctly aromatic style comes from meticulous winemaking with stainless steel and temperature control. This single vineyard Sancerre rosé has the added complexity of mineral flavours on the mid weight, creamy textured palate. A pale salmon pink rosé, fresh with a delicate perfumed bouquet, finishing dry, well rounded with exceptional poise.
Food
It should be drunk cool, not too cold, and enjoyed as an aperitif or with cold meats, salmon and seafood salads.
