{"product_id":"sancerre-rouge-aop-2016","title":"Sancerre Rouge AOP 2016","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir comes from Sancerre vineyards in Saint-Satur, Sancerre, Thauvenay and Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre. Flint and clay-limestone soils bring fragrance and a firm mineral line to a variety that ripens here with naturally moderate weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were harvested by hand and fermented with restrained extraction. Ten to twelve months in second- and third-use barrels added gentle savoury depth without covering the red fruit, allowing the 2016 to mature towards a fine, earthy expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear ruby-garnet with a softly evolved rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedcurrant, cranberry and dried cherry mingle with violet, woodland floor, pepper and a light smoky-mineral note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight to medium-bodied, with bright acidity and fine, settled tannins. Evolved red fruit, dried herbs and earth are given definition by a flinty edge, leading to a dry and graceful finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roast quail, pork loin with sage, grilled salmon and lentils, or a mushroom and spinach Wellington. Serve lightly cool and avoid heavy or sweet sauces that could overwhelm its mature delicacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Les Chaumes has been in the Bardin family since 1770 and is now in its ninth generation. From its base at Pouilly-sur-Loire, the estate works across Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Pouilly-sur-Loire and the Côtes de La Charité, with Jean-Jacques and Monique Bardin and their children continuing the family line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2016 shows Sancerre's less familiar Pinot Noir tradition at maturity, with used oak supporting rather than dominating the wine. Bottle variation is possible at this stage; stand upright before opening and give only a brief, careful decant if sediment requires it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Les Chaumes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7849019506748,"sku":"JJBSANRED16","price":21.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/domaine-les-chaumes-sancerre-rouge-aop-2016-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791377302","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/sancerre-rouge-aop-2016","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}