Wine List
Sancerre Domaine Merlin Cherrier 2011
- Country
- France
- Region
- Loire Valley,
- Central Vineyards
- Producer
- Domaine Merlin Cherrier
- Grape(s)
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Type
- White
- Style
- Aromatic
- Oaked Style
- Unoaked
- Body Style
- Medium bodied
- Dry / Sweet Style
- Bone dry
- Alcohol Content (%)
- 12.5
- Closure Style
- Cork
- Organic / Biodynamic
- Normal
Region
This beautiful region is situated 200Km south of Paris and extends west along the high reaches of the Loire River. This is a cold climate northern wine making region and includes the following famous villages; Sancerre, Pouilly Sur Loire, Quincy and Menetou-Salon. There are only two permitted grape varieties, namely, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. The soils have a high percentage of flint and limestone and this results in crisp, aromatic whites and perfumed, elegant rose and reds. Littered with artisan producers, the best single domaine wines are made in small quantities and are of top drawer quality. In recent years, the demand for the best wines in the region has exceeded supply.
Producer
This is a small family estate of around 13 hectares, planted with Sauvignon Blanc on the finest sites of Bué and the celebrated Chene Marchand vineyard. The estate also includes a small plot of Pinot Noir.
Tasting (Long)
Thierry Merlin-Cherrier owns 11 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc in the village of Bue, one of the principle hamlets surrounding the old walled town of Sancerre. These soils have a high chalk content and as a result this Sancerre is distinguished by its perfume of citrus and minerals. It has finesse and precision combining typical firm structure with an aromatic , blackcurrant character and an extra richness of gooseberry and lees on a long, zesty finish.
Tasting (Short)
Thierry Merlin-Cherrier`s Sancerre combines typical firm structure with an aromatic leafy, blackcurrant character and an extra richness of gooseberry and lees on a long, zesty finish.
Food
Perfect with seafood, especially scallops.
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