Vincent Pinard Sancerre Vendanges Entieres 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vincent Pinard
Label Name:
 
Sancerre Vendanges Entieres
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sancerre (Loire)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Widely praised by sommeliers and retailers; older Vendanges Entières vintages have earned high marks from French critics (e. g. , RVF/Bettane & Desseauve). Retail descriptions note long aging potential (10–15+ years) and high complexity

Tasting Note
Aromatic red cherry and raspberry, rose and spice layers, underpinned by chalky minerality, fine firm tannins and a persistent savory finish. Floral and black-fruit notes with subtle oak and menthol nuances.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck with cherries, grilled lamb, veal, porcini risotto, charcuterie, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, hoisin or plum-glazed pork, bulgogi/Korean BBQ, mushroom stir‑fries, umami-rich soy-simmered dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested whole-cluster (vendanges entières), indigenous yeast fermentation, élevage ~18 months in old oak (little/no new oak). Organic/biodynamic practices; minimal SO2.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine based in Bué (Sancerre), ~15–17 ha; parcel 'La Pèlerine' with 35–40‑year-old vines on argilo-calcaire soils. Run by the Pinard family (Clément/Florent).