Vincent Pinard Sancerre Chene Marchand 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Vincent Pinard
Label Name:
 
Sancerre Chene Marchand
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sancerre (Loire)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Rebecca Gibb) 94/100 for the 2020 Chêne Marchand; commonly listed 93–95pt by major reviewers/retailers; drinking window often cited 2023–2033

Tasting Note
Ripe citrus, nectarine and white peach with chalky limestone minerality, nettle/herbal lift and fine lees creaminess. Bright acidity, orange-pith grip and a saline, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, grilled sea bass, roast chicken, chèvre/aged goat cheese. Asian: sashimi/sushi, Vietnamese spring rolls, light Chinese seafood dishes, sushi-grade scallops, Thai herb-forward salads.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressing; fermented in 600L demi-muids and stainless steel; 10–12 months on fine lees with limited new oak influence; restrained sulfur use.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Vincent Pinard (Bué) is a long-established family estate now led by brothers Clément and Florent Pinard; practicing organic/biodynamic viticulture on prized caillottes (Oxfordian limestone) sites.