Domaine Fernand Girard
La Garenne Sancerre Pinot Noir
Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
When you think of Sancerre you would not think of Pinot Noir. You go right to their wheelhouse Sauvignon Blanc, but I picked up this Pinot Noir from the Sancerre in the Loire. I thought it would be something intriguing. This 2009 Sancerre Rouge La Garenne Domaine Girard was one I had to try. The nose is a little challenging but after vigorously swirling in the glass the aromas came forth. I get cherry, strawberry, cranberry, some cola, a bit of menthol and wet leaves. On the palate it is a bit on the lean side but I get cranberry, cherry, spice and ratty notes. There are medium low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Not a bad wine and I picked this up for around $24.
When you think of Sancerre you would not think of Pinot Noir. You go right to their wheelhouse Sauvignon Blanc, but I picked up this Pinot Noir from the Sancerre in the Loire. I thought it would be something intriguing. This 2009 Sancerre Rouge La Garenne Domaine Girard was one I had to try. The nose is a little challenging but after vigorously swirling in the glass the aromas came forth. I get cherry, strawberry, cranberry, some cola, a bit of menthol and wet leaves. On the palate it is a bit on the lean side but I get cranberry, cherry, spice and ratty notes. There are medium low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Not a bad wine and I picked this up for around $24.
Dec 21st, 2014Tart red fruit aromas, raspberries and cranberries, and a subtle hints of mushrooms. Very light and delicate, moderate acid, mild mushroom flavors and lingering minerals. Break It Down: Earth class.
Tart red fruit aromas, raspberries and cranberries, and a subtle hints of mushrooms. Very light and delicate, moderate acid, mild mushroom flavors and lingering minerals. Break It Down: Earth class.
Oct 8th, 2021
Supple & refreshing. Ripe fruit, medium acid, low tannins. Cranberry, sour cherry. Lovely bistro wine.
Supple & refreshing. Ripe fruit, medium acid, low tannins. Cranberry, sour cherry. Lovely bistro wine.
Nov 15th, 2020
Beautifully rich, refreshing, easy and pleasant like a summer breeze. Good enough to drink all day.
Beautifully rich, refreshing, easy and pleasant like a summer breeze. Good enough to drink all day.
Jun 16th, 2020
Easy drinker. Some tartness on the back end
Easy drinker. Some tartness on the back end
Mar 26th, 2020
Crisp summer evening wine, enjoyable
Crisp summer evening wine, enjoyable
Jul 2nd, 2017
Light body PN with lovely fruit and complexity
Light body PN with lovely fruit and complexity
Jan 10th, 2017
