Sautereau Sancerre Rosé

Details

The Sautereau family has been making wine in Sancerre for nine generations. Their 2024 rosé is a “serious” pink wine, defined by the unique terroir of the region—a mix of caillottes (stony limestone) and terres blanches (clay-limestone). It avoids the “candy” sweetness of commercial rosés, focusing instead on the savory, red-berry soul of cool-climate Pinot Noir.

Tasting Note: 100% Pinot Noir rosé from the Loire Valley. Bright, pale pink colour, lively nose of strawberries. Full-bodied in the mouth with refreshing acidity, fruits of the forest and a long, elegant finish.

Appellation: Sancerre AOC, Loire Valley, France

Vintage: 2024

Style: Rosé

Grapes: Pinot Noir

Vinification: Fermentation takes place at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks to lock in the primary fruit. The wine is aged on its fine lees for several months before bottling to add a light, creamy weight to the mid-palate.

Alcohol: 13%

Farming: Sustainable

Allergens: Sulphites

Pairing suggestion: Grilled salmon, lobster, scallops. Prosciutto, goats’ cheese, smoked ham.