Domaine Serge Laloue - Sancerre - Red - 2023

Wine:

Fully ripe and beautifully balanced, the 2023 Sancerre Red combines finesse with remarkable freshness, lifted by notes of fresh raspberry. Expertly aged in barrels—a process that gently enhances the wine without overshadowing it—it showcases generous red berry flavours while remaining driven by vibrant energy and silky texture. A highly approachable Pinot Noir, ready to enjoy now and over the next five years. A standout favourite of the VALAP Selection Committee, rated 93/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, vinification with punching down at the start of fermentation, cold pre-fermentation maceration. Aged for 12 months in 600-litre barrels (50%) and in casks (50%).

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Bright, intense red.

Nose:

A nose reflecting the delicate Pinot, beautifully ripe and very fresh with hints of raspberry.

Palate:

A wine revealing a silky and dynamic Pinot Noir, unfolding a beautifully balanced juice, with perfectly integrated ageing and generously dominant fruity notes.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Risotto with morel mushrooms, roast poultry, grilled pork.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

A discreet star of Sancerre, Domaine Serge Laloue is known for clear, precise expressions that fully reflect the appellation’s highest standards.

Set on top-quality clay-limestone soils, Franck and Christine Laloue have elevated the family vineyard, crafting whites with crisp, precise fruit and reds of remarkable finesse.