Domaine Merlin-Cherrier

Sancerre Pinot Noir

8.921 ratings

8.98 pro ratings

Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

Jake Hajer

8.9

Mineral, rhubarb, roses. A touch of lees funk.

Apr 29th, 2022

Quinn Roberts

9.1

❤️ Sancerre rouge.

May 19th, 2020

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.6

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