Vincent Pinard Sancerre Nuance 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Vincent Pinard
Label Name:
 
Sancerre Nuance
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sancerre, Loire
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
11-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Rebecca Gibb) 91/100; La Revue du Vin de France ~92/100; )

Tasting Note
Fresh, floral Sauvignon with citrus, pear and pineapple notes, fine chalky minerality and a textural saline finish. Bright acidity balances subtle lees-driven creaminess and a hint of gentle oak.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled sea bream, lemon risotto, seafood, goat cheese (Crottin de Chavignol). Asian: sashimi/sushi, lemongrass/grilled fish, Thai prawn salad, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Organically farmed grapes, hand-harvested, pneumatic pressing; fermentation in stainless steel and some old oak; élevage 18–20 months on fine lees (≈2/3 in tanks, 1/3 in 1‑year barrels); minimal sulfur, light/no filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Vincent Pinard (Bué) — family estate managed by Vincent and his sons Florent & Clément; low yields, organic/biodynamic practices, known for terroir-driven Sancerre wines.