Vincent Pinard Sancerre Flores 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Vincent Pinard
Label Name:
 
Sancerre Flores
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sancerre (Loire Valley)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable notes: Vinous (Rebecca Gibb) ~89 points for Florès 2023; SAQ lists 12. 5% and praise its concentration and texture

Tasting Note
Citrus, green apple and pear with elderflower and subtle herbaceous notes; pronounced chalky/mineral core and saline finish. Medium-bodied, bright acidity and refined texture.

Food Pairing
Western: fresh goat cheese, oysters, grilled shrimp, lemon-herb chicken, ceviche. Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed mussels with ginger, light Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; native-yeast fermentation in large oak casks and stainless steel; aged on fine lees ~5–6 months; organic/biodynamic practices and restrained sulfur use.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Vincent Pinard (Bué) — family estate now run by Florent and Clément Pinard; long tradition in Sancerre with holdings on Kimmeridgian/caillottes soils; focus on site expression.