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Domaine Michel Thomas Sancerre Rouge 2018

Sancerre AOC

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  • 90pts, Decanter, 2020
  • Silver, Decanter, 2020

This is a delightful red Sancerre showing all the pretty berry fruit and aromatic charm of Pinot Noir. It’s from Michel Thomas’ award winning family domaine that we’ve been buying from for years. Silky, with Pinot Noir’s classic floral berry charm.

This is a delightful red Sancerre showing all the pretty berry fruit and aromatic charm of Pinot Noir. It’s from Michel Thomas’ award winning family domaine that we’ve been buying from for years. Silky, with Pinot Noir’s classic floral berry charm.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Crunchy ripe berry fruit, herbaceous notes. Silky with soft tannins

Aroma

Strawberry, raspberry and blackcurrant leaf

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Domaine Michel Thomas Sancerre Rouge 2018

More information

  • Red - Light to Medium Bodied
  • France
  • Mid-depth scarlet
  • Vegetarian
  • 13.0% ABV
  • 9.75 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2024
  • Vegan

While it’s true that Sancerre is synonymous with Sauvignon in the same way Chablis is with Chardonnay, this is a relatively recent phenomenon. Before phylloxera destroyed the region’s rootstocks, Sancerre’s Pinot Noir was the toast of royal courts on both sides of the Channel. And that shouldn’t be so surprising – after all, a quick glance at the map shows Sancerre is closer to the Côte d’Or than to most other wine producing areas of the Loire. These days a few pioneers are producing serious red Sancerre and this, from Michel Thomas, is one of the finest. Brimming with crunchy berry notes, the underlying aromatics are more blackcurrant leaf than Burgundian earthiness. A red to drink cool with poultry, game or mild cheeses.

"Silky, elegant, pretty fruit Pinot Noir, with great intensity thanks to a lovely ripe vintage" Jehan Sacaze
Buyer for the Loire
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