Sancerre "Sauvage" Rouge 2012

"Mature, with mulled cherry and blood orange notes gliding through, framed with light sandalwood and cedar accents. Shows a slight dusty hint at the very end. Charming. Drink now. 1,000 cases made."

"The 2012 Sancerre Sauvage Pinot Noir is sourced from old vines planted on calcareous silt soils in Bué in 1952. Fermented and aged in demi-muids for 15 months and bottled unfiltered, this is a remarkable red Sancerre. Dark in color and with delicate floral aromas of licorice and violets, intermixed with ripe dark fruit and chocolate flavors, this is a full-bodied, rich and silky textured Pinot with power, finesse, tension and a very persistent mineral expression. Four years old now, this lovely juicy, concentrated and fruit-intense but also tension-filled wine is super aromatic and tight, thanks to its firm yet delicate tannins and refreshing mineral acidity. There is a beautiful grip and juicy cherry character here and I would love to drink this excellent Pinot Noir at a cooler temperature of 13/14° Celsius with barbecue. There could be less chocolate and less biting tannins for sure, but in fact I don't care. I love this wine as is."

"Low-yielding old vines have produced this perfumed wine. Along with the fragrance, it has a tannic structure, layers of acidity and red fruits that are gently maturing. The wine is dense, with rare concentration for a red Sancerre, while the aftertaste balances acidity and fruitiness. Drink now."