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Les Belles Vignes
Sancerre Rouge AOP
Selected from a dozen parcels spread over the Terres Blanches and Caillottes terroirs, our cuvée ‘Les Belles Vignes’ rouge reveals all the capacity of the Pinot Noir grape variety on the best Sancerre terroirs. Our vines are planted on steep slopes with multiple exposures giving the maximum complexity to Les Belles Vignes.
This wine is available in France from 20,85 € at your preferred wine shop, or at our online shop Aux Trésors de Bacchus
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Selected from a dozen parcels spread over the Terres Blanches and Caillottes terroirs…
APPELLATIONS CUVÉES
Blessed with vineyards spanning in 8 communes of the appel- lation, over the years our cuvée ‘Les Belles Vignes’ has become a benchmark in Sancerre. Nested in the heart of the Verdigny village, Domaine Fournier Père et Fils, actively promotes the Sancerre wines worldwide. Sancerre is the most prestigious and renowned appellation of the Loire. Early texts dating from the Middle Ages already mention the Sancerre vineyard.
Nowadays, the appellation covers 2900 hectares located on the Loire left bank, on the Eastern side of city of Bourges. The hills are often very steep, vineyards benefit from many microclimates thanks to the highly variable expositions. Known as the international capital of Sauvignon Blanc, its inimitable style is born from the magic al- liance of these varietals and the 3 unique soils of the appellation: Silex, Caillottes and Terres Blanches.
WINEMAKING & AGEING
Les Belles Vignes Rouge comes from a rigorous selection where only the best grapes are kept. The ‘whole bunch’ vinification is done after a 1week ‘cold maceration’ to extract the color and the softest tannins. The ‘alcoholic’ and ‘malolactic’ fermentations are made in tanks. The best Pinot Noir are then aged in Burgundy oak barrels. The wine is carefully aged before its bottling 12 to 18 months after the harvest.
FOOD PAIRING
Les Belles Vignes is a lively cuvée that elegantly shines with a platter of charcuterie. It is also an ideal match with your stew dishes or duck parmentier.
Tasting note
Aromas & taste
Ruby-garnet color, the aromas of morello cherries with brandy and leather develop on the first nose. The first sensation proudly exhibits its red fruit aromatic range. The palate is charming, leaning on soft tannins, enhanced by raspberry and fresh blackberry aromas.
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| May 24 | 2019 |
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| November 23 | 2022 |
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92pts/ Sliced strawberries, oranges, cocoa and tea leaves on the nose. Cool, bright and composed with a medium body, tight tannins and zesty acidity. Nicely focused. Best from 2024. |
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| November 23 | 2019 |
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| September 22 | 2019 |
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| August 22 | 2020 |
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92 pts / Aromas of rose cake, baked cherries, sweet plums, dark chocolate and fresh flowers. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Round, balanced and silky with a lively finish. Drink or hold. |
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| September 21 | 2018 |
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| July 21 | 2019 |
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| June 21 | 2019 |
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92 pts / A 100% pinot noir with aromas of dried strawberries, red plums, flowers and crushed stones. Some bitter chocolate, too. It’s medium-bodied with chewy tannins. Structured and mineral with bright acidity. Juicy and crisp on the palate with a flavorful finish. Drink or hold. |
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| November 20 | 2018 |
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| June 19 | 2017 |
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92 points / A very pretty red with soft and succulent tannins to the juicy and savory fruit. Plenty of dried strawberry and hints of earth. Medium body. Flavorful finish. Drink now. |
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| November 17 | 2015 |
Concours des Grands Vins de France à Mâcon |
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| November 15 | 2012 |
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| November 12 | 2009 |
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