Vincent Pinard Sancerre Nuance 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Vincent Pinard
Label Name:
 
Sancerre Nuance
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sancerre, Loire
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Rebecca Gibb) 89/100; Decanter tasting review (positive) — drinking window noted 2022–2028

Tasting Note
Delicate, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc: citrus, green apple, nettle and subtle lees-derived pastry notes; fresh acidity, textured mid-palate and a poised, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Classic French chèvre (goat cheese), oysters, grilled white fish, roasted chicken; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai seafood salads.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; fermentation in stainless steel and large-format oak (600L) with lees aging to add texture; restrained SO2 and natural/indigenous yeasts often used.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Vincent Pinard (Bué) — family estate run by Florent & Clément Pinard. Long history in Sancerre; practicing biodynamic/organic viticulture and working low yields from premier caillottes and Kimmeridgian sites.