Domaine Vacheron
Sancerre Rouge Pinot Noir
Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
Wearing that strong delicacy. But more of a dude that dances ballet. Color was amazing. Really vivid and reflective, it was fully translucent and ruby nearing the edge
Wearing that strong delicacy. But more of a dude that dances ballet. Color was amazing. Really vivid and reflective, it was fully translucent and ruby nearing the edge
Jan 29th, 2019
The subtle, sneaky concentration of this wine will surprise you. Pretty and delicate in the glass, very transparent garnet with pink hues at the rim. Aromatically it is graceful and expressive. Cherry kirsch, raspberry, pomegranate, orange rind and spiced tea flavors- also showing hints of underbrush and fennel. Surprisingly lush and sappy on the mid palate despite being so silky overall. First impression is like a feather on the palate, but it shows very convincing grip and dimension. Vacheron shows such deft restraint with their Pinot Noirs- opting for subtlety and choosing in favor of neutral barrique to support the delicate structure. I appreciate their commitment to this style, allowing a black skinned varietal to be the pure and unique transmitter of place and soil- not simply a pastiche of Burgundy. Their reds do not display the power and opulence of some others from the region, yet they can easily be mistaken for ethereal red Burgundy in a good vintage. This very well could have come from Volnay or even Chambolle. I opted not to decant, instead watching it unwind slowly over the next couple of nights. This is indeed a great cellaring wine so I’ll be in search of at least one more bottle which is a steal at less than $35. Good luck finding village Volnay with that price tag!
The subtle, sneaky concentration of this wine will surprise you. Pretty and delicate in the glass, very transparent garnet with pink hues at the rim. Aromatically it is graceful and expressive. Cherry kirsch, raspberry, pomegranate, orange rind and spiced tea flavors- also showing hints of underbrush and fennel. Surprisingly lush and sappy on the mid palate despite being so silky overall. First impression is like a feather on the palate, but it shows very convincing grip and dimension. Vacheron shows such deft restraint with their Pinot Noirs- opting for subtlety and choosing in favor of neutral barrique to support the delicate structure. I appreciate their commitment to this style, allowing a black skinned varietal to be the pure and unique transmitter of place and soil- not simply a pastiche of Burgundy. Their reds do not display the power and opulence of some others from the region, yet they can easily be mistaken for ethereal red Burgundy in a good vintage. This very well could have come from Volnay or even Chambolle. I opted not to decant, instead watching it unwind slowly over the next couple of nights. This is indeed a great cellaring wine so I’ll be in search of at least one more bottle which is a steal at less than $35. Good luck finding village Volnay with that price tag!
Jul 1st, 2018
Too tart when first opened. Decanted and had a glass. Waited 3 hours then poured back into the bottle. The second day this was beautiful! Perfect balance, silky smooth, very pretty nose. Would love to have a case of this. SS
Too tart when first opened. Decanted and had a glass. Waited 3 hours then poured back into the bottle. The second day this was beautiful! Perfect balance, silky smooth, very pretty nose. Would love to have a case of this. SS
Sep 5th, 2017
Balanced and nuanced SB Sancerre producer and I can drink this all day and night!
Balanced and nuanced SB Sancerre producer and I can drink this all day and night!
Feb 16th, 2017
X 2 A great way to enjoy a sunny day in Copenhagen.
X 2 A great way to enjoy a sunny day in Copenhagen.
Oct 30th, 2016
Tres acide, tres peu de fruit, peut-etre dans une dum phase
Tres acide, tres peu de fruit, peut-etre dans une dum phase
Jan 16th, 2021
Nice. Very delicate color in the glass - pale red. Quite precise on the palate, with good earth and light crushed flowers / red fruit. Finish is soft and could a bit more acid but this is a nice example of Pinot Noir from Sancerre.
Nice. Very delicate color in the glass - pale red. Quite precise on the palate, with good earth and light crushed flowers / red fruit. Finish is soft and could a bit more acid but this is a nice example of Pinot Noir from Sancerre.
Jul 22nd, 2018
Pinot Noir com certeza. Muito suave. No restaurante do castelo de Chambord. Maio 2018.
Pinot Noir com certeza. Muito suave. No restaurante do castelo de Chambord. Maio 2018.
May 6th, 2018