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Sancerre Vacheron et Fils (Domaine) (no reserve) 2016

  • Fruity
  • Aperitif wine
  • Rising star
  • Color: Red
  • Biodynamics
  • 12.50% 
  • 2.25L
  • Intensity
  • Classic

A 100% Pinot Noir Sancerre which is very fragrant lingers well on the palate. Enjoy with fine red meats. More info

  • Quantity: 3 Bottles
  • Level: 3 into-neck
  • Label: 3 slightly marked label, 3 slightly stained label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Loire
  • Appellation/Wine: Sancerre
  • Producer/Owner: Domaine Vacheron et Fils
  • More information....

Sancerre Vacheron et Fils (Domaine) serve at a temperature of 11°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Carpaccio de boeuf, Pintade chasseur.

  • Vintage score: 17/20
  • Lot presentation
    Sancerre Vacheron et Fils (Domaine)

    The wine

    This red Sancerre is made from Pinot Noir. The grapes are grown on chalk and flint parcels and harvested manually. Barriques are used for malolactic fermentation while the month-long maceration and fermentation takes place in vats. At Domaine Vacheron, wines are then left to age for a year in oak barrels. The final nectar is glistening ruby red in colour. Its ripe, almost jam-like, red fruit aromas, with floral and zesty notes, give a first hint of its delightful length on the palate.

    Information about domain Vacheron

    For many years Domaine Vacheron was run by two brothers, Jean-Louis and Denis (President of the Union Viticole Sancerroise), who were like chalk and cheese. Today, their sons Jean-Louis and Jean-Laurent are at the helm and they converted the 42 hectare property to biodynamic viticulture when they took over. Grass grows between the rows of vines and the earth is tilled with a plough or a mattock. The crops are sprayed with a biodynamic preparation using five highly sophisticated tractors which are controlled by computer to minimise doses. The domain owns two high-quality terroirs in the commune of Sancerre which produce grapes for specific cuvées available in both white (3/4 of output) and red. "Les Belles Dame" red was first made in 1995 and "Les Romains" white in 1997. This second cuvée is produced from a very flinty terroir. With its legacy of quality, thanks to the previous generation, and the two young cousins' commitment to an equally demanding approach, Domaine Vacheron is unlikely to be toppled from its place at the heights of the appellation any time soon.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 3 Bottles
    • Level: 3 into-neck
    • Label: 3 slightly marked label, 3 slightly stained label
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 12.50 %
    • Country/Region: Loire
    • Appellation/Wine: Sancerre
    • Producer/Owner: Domaine Vacheron et Fils
    • Vintage: 2016
    • Color: Red
    • Service temperature: 11°
    • Viticulture: Biodynamics 
    • Size (in ha): 50
    • Volume: 350000 bouteilles
    • Intensity: Classic
    • Dominant aroma: Fruity
    • Tasting occasion: Aperitif wine
    • Grape variety: 100% Pinot noir

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    iDealwine price estimate
    Sancerre Vacheron et Fils (Domaine) (no reserve) 2016

    iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format