Vincent Pinard Sancerre Harmonie 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Vincent Pinard
Label Name:
 
Sancerre Harmonie
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sancerre, Loire Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 93 (Rebecca Gibb); RVF 94; drinking window noted 2025–2035; praised for concentration, chalky minerality and balance

Tasting Note
Crisp, citrus-driven Sancerre: tangerine and confit citrus, pear and delicate white stone fruit, honeysuckle and chalky wet‑stone minerality, subtle spice and lees creaminess; bright acidity and a long citrus‑driven finish.

Food Pairing
Fresh oysters, goat cheese (chèvre), grilled or roasted fish (sole, trout), scallops, sushi and sashimi, tempura, citrusy seafood ceviche, Asian yuzu‑dressed tartare, light poultry dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Sauvignon Blanc; fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged ~11–13 months (two‑thirds in 600L demi‑muids/new oak, one‑third in large wooden vats), extended lees contact, minimal filtration. Organic/biodynamic practices in place.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Vincent Pinard (Bué, Sancerre) — a multigenerational family estate now led by the Pinard family producing site‑specific Sancerres from old vines; moving toward organic/biodynamic viticulture.