LES PIERRIS SANCERRE ROUGE
Domaine Roger Champault
APPELLATION
Sancerre Rouge
GRAPE VARIETIES
100% Pinot Noir
WINEMAKERS
Claude Champault
TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol
12.5%
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The estate's history starts around 1850 and today, Roger Champault is the 5th generation in this family business. When Roger Champault took over the estate, he only owned 5 acres, little by little the estate grew thanks to the new land that was bought and therefore the new vines that were planted. He also modernized the viticultural and winegrowing facilities and put thermoregulated tanks in the cellar. After their studies, Roger's two sons, Laurent and Claude began working with him. They are now the two owners of this beautiful inheritance. Planted on slopes with renowned aspects and terroirs, the estate stretches over approximately 50 acres and farmed to the HVE process as the wines are HVE certified.
WINEMAKING & VINTAGE NOTESGrapes are totally destemed and cold-macerated during approximately 48 hours. The alcoholic fermentation lasts about 10 days between 77–86°F. For half of this cuvée, the malolactic fermentation is made in tanks and the other part in 600 liter barrels.
TASTING NOTESWith a ruby cherry color, this wine emits a bouquet with red fruits flavors. Very fresh, a mineral touch, morello cherry, raspberry, supple tannins. Good persistence in end of mouth. Served well with pork, grilled meats, red meats and poultry.
RESOURCES
Domaine Roger Champault Portfolio
