Domaine Comte Lafond - Sancerre Rouge Grande Cuvée 2017
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Domaine Comte Lafond - Sancerre Rouge Grande Cuvée 2017

Loire • Sancerre • Red

CHF 185.00 tax included
CHF 185.00 tax included
CHF 30.83 / unit
Packaging : 6 x 75CL - Cardboard

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Description

THE Sancerre Red Grande Cuvée 2017 of Domaine Count Lafond is an ode to Pinot Noir. This red wine of LoireThis wine, from the Sancerre appellation, reveals the finesse and complexity that this grape variety can achieve on the region's unique terroirs. An exceptional red wine, perfect for those who appreciate discovery and sensory experiences.
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

This 2017 Sancerre Rouge Grande Cuvée displays a brilliant ruby color. On the nose, it offers a bouquet of fresh red fruits, enhanced by spicy notes and a subtle touch of undergrowth. The palate is elegant, with silky tannins and lovely freshness. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a fruity and mineral imprint. A balanced and harmonious red wine, to be enjoyed now or cellared for a few years.

Food & wine pairings

Pair it with roast poultry, game birds, or aged goat cheese.
Producer

Producer

The vineyard of Domaine Comte Lafond extends across the iconic slopes of Sancerre, benefiting from ideal exposure and exceptional terroir. The soils, composed of Kimmeridgian marl and flint, impart a distinctive minerality and remarkable aromatic complexity to the wines. climat, The temperate continental climate promotes a slow and even ripening of the grapes, thus preserving their freshness and balance. domaine places paramount importance on respecting the environment and practices sustainable viticulture in order to preserve biodiversity and soil quality.

Owner and history

THE Domaine Comte Lafond is today run by the de Ladoucette family, heirs to a long winemaking tradition. Attached to its roots and its terroir, the family perpetuates the know-how and values that have made the estate famous. domaine. Driven by a shared passion for wine and respect for the environment, they are committed to producing exceptional wines, reflecting the authenticity and richness of the Sancerre appellation.

Vinification and aging

The vinification of Sancerre Rouge Grande Cuvée is carried out with great care, in order to preserve the expression of the terroir and the typicity of Pinot Noir. The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and then carefully sorted. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with gentle maceration to extract aromas and tannins. Aging then occurs in French oak barrels for several months to refine the structure and complexity of the wine. domaine takes care to limit the use of sulfur and to preserve the integrity of the fruit throughout the winemaking process.

The team's opinion

A Sancerre Rouge of unsuspected depth, which reveals the nobility of Pinot Noir on the Loire Valley soils.

  • Serving temperature 14–16 °C

  • Climax 2020 à 2027

Wine profile

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