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Kevin's comments: Lovely pale salmon colour, good weight of fruit on the palate and a balanced, lingering finish.
Chateau Tasting Notes
SANCERRE ROSE, DOMAINE SERGE LALOUE
This small domaine is situated in Thauvenay where they have 15 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc and 5.5 hectares of Pinot Noir, of which 1.5 hectares is made into Rose. The vineyards are managed under the sustained agriculture method (lutte raisonnee).
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir from a 1.5 hectare vineyard.
Vines: Average age 14 years old.
Soil: Chalky
Winemaking: Careful mechanical harvest followed by selection of the grapes. Cold maceration for 24 hours, then fermentation in temperature controlled vats (16-19°C). Once fermentation is over, the wine is left on its lees for 3-4 months.
Colour: Pale salmon.
Serve: At 8-10°C as an aperitif or with hors d'oeuvres, light pasta dishes, poultry and charcuterie.
Taste: A delicate nose of apricots and gooseberries which are joined by more complex notes of pepper and mint on the palate. The wine has a balanced and lingering finish
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