Vincent Pinard Sancerre Harmonie 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Vincent Pinard
Label Name:
 
Sancerre Harmonie
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sancerre, Loire
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 91/100; La Revue du Vin de France (RVF) 94/100; drinking window commonly listed 2024–2029

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and elderflower with pear, quince and a chalky, saline minerality. Rounded, supple palate with mouthwatering acidity, subtle oak spice and a persistent, finely textured finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, grilled scallops, lobster or langoustine (western); crottin de Chavignol and chèvre cheeses; sashimi/sushi, yuzu-cured fish, Vietnamese grilled prawns or light Thai seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; organic/biodynamic viticulture; pneumatic pressing; indigenous yeasts; fermented and aged 10–12 months two-thirds in 600L demi-muids and one-third in large wooden vats/on lees; minimal SO2.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Vincent Pinard, based in Bué, is a multi-generation family estate run by brothers Florent and Clément; they practice organic/biodynamic viticulture and focus on site expression.