Domaine Merlin-Cherrier
Sancerre Pinot Noir
Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
Pinot Noir
Top Notes For
Mineral, rhubarb, roses. A touch of lees funk.
Mineral, rhubarb, roses. A touch of lees funk.
Apr 29th, 2022Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
Amazingly dark and brambly for a Pinot Noir. The nose has some sour black fruit notes but also green undertones. Probably whole cluster fermentation. The wine is rather austere at this point and should probably age for some time before it opens up.
Amazingly dark and brambly for a Pinot Noir. The nose has some sour black fruit notes but also green undertones. Probably whole cluster fermentation. The wine is rather austere at this point and should probably age for some time before it opens up.
Apr 25th, 2014