Sancerre rouge Thauvenay

Masson Blondelet · Sancerre, France

100 % Pinot noir, harvested on hard limestone and chalky-flinty soils. Delicate medium body red with aromas of red berry, wild strawberry and hints of spice on the finish. The wine is well balanced, with supple tannins.

Farming
Certified HVE

Harvest Method
Hand harvested

Grape Varietal
100% Pinot Noir

Age of Vineyard
Planted between 1985-2002

Vessel
Barrel and stainless steel tank

Vineyard Yield
35 hl/ha

Soil Type
Complex chalky-Portlandian-flinty soil

Annual Production
6 000 bottles

Vinification
After a barrel fermentation during 10 to 15 days, the fermentation ends in a temperature controlled stainless steel tank, in which the malolactic fermentation is achieved.