Domaine Fouassier
Sancerre Pinot Noir
Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
2022 vintage. Produced from 35-55 years old biodynamically farmed Pinot Noir vines. Indigenous yeasts. Aged in barrels for about 12 months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Less extracted than the 2020, which is a good idea. Raspberry and violets. Smooth and elegant, with bright raspberry fruit and velvety tannin. Abv. 13%.
2022 vintage. Produced from 35-55 years old biodynamically farmed Pinot Noir vines. Indigenous yeasts. Aged in barrels for about 12 months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Less extracted than the 2020, which is a good idea. Raspberry and violets. Smooth and elegant, with bright raspberry fruit and velvety tannin. Abv. 13%.
Apr 30th, 20242020 vintage. A blend of their different vineyards, in this case 90% calcareous soils and 10% clay with silex. Very deep colour for Pinot Noir. Blackberry and raspberry in the nose. Great balance, with concentrated fruit and subtle spices. Abv. 14%.
2020 vintage. A blend of their different vineyards, in this case 90% calcareous soils and 10% clay with silex. Very deep colour for Pinot Noir. Blackberry and raspberry in the nose. Great balance, with concentrated fruit and subtle spices. Abv. 14%.
Jun 18th, 2022
Very enjoyable wine. Medium intensity on the nose. Aromas of lemon, unripe white peach, lemongrass, wet slate. Similar notes on the palate with a hint of lemon custard. Medium body. Medium plus acidity. Medium finish.
Very enjoyable wine. Medium intensity on the nose. Aromas of lemon, unripe white peach, lemongrass, wet slate. Similar notes on the palate with a hint of lemon custard. Medium body. Medium plus acidity. Medium finish.
Feb 13th, 2020Lovely Sancerre rouge. With some stuffing. And bio too!
Lovely Sancerre rouge. With some stuffing. And bio too!
Dec 27th, 2018
Fruit complexe. Bouche fraîche et ronde. Top
Fruit complexe. Bouche fraîche et ronde. Top
Oct 19th, 2022
