Wine for sale: Vincent Pinard
Vincent Pinard
Let’s head to Bué, where the Pinard brothers add to the Sancerre appellation from vintage to lovely vintage, and this in both Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. Precise work combined with an authentic philosophy.
This domain at the heart of Sancerre has several centuries of family history behind it. Vincent Pinard always sought to grow his vines in terroir- and environmentally-friendly ways. The 17-hectare domain is now in the hands of Florent and Clément, Vincent's two sons. They do all of their growing organically and biodynamically. The vines are planted in chalk and clay-chalk terroirs and the wines are vinified with very little intervention, either in vats or barrels depending on the cuvée. The domain has made great progress in recent years and is now among the best in the appellation.
WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY...
BETTANE & DESSEAUVE
Brothers Clément and Florent Pinard have lifted their domain to the height of success. Without a business agent or representative, their collection can be found on some highly-acclaimed tables and exported around the world, with a handful of fans always keen to taste the latest cuvées. They make delicate whites and fruity reds, with some whole harvests that push the Pinot to a richness and complexity that place it among some of the best the Loire can produce. Everything leads to excellence here, with each detail reworked to move towards perfection with each vintage
LA REVUE DU VIN DE FRANCE
The sons of Vincent and Cosette Pinard support their parents in producing the best of the domain and of Sancerre. Already at a high standard for fifteen years, the property has accomplished some impressive progress in just five. Their white cuvées are among the best the appellation has to offer.