Domaine André Neveu Sancerre Rosé (2008)
Domaine André Neveu
Pinot Noir
Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
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Image borrowed from the 2007 vintage. |
Another from our Loire tasting. This is the first time I've had
Sancerre rosé, a region well known for it's crisp, grassy sauvignon blanc.
Appearance: Pale, clear, salmon pink with some golden tinge.
Nose: Clean, grass, banana (carbonic maceration is used to produce the rosés of Sancerre), tropical fruit, grapefruit, fresh apple, pear, tangerine.
Palate: Dry, medium-light body, medium acidity, pear, apple, lemon, strawberry, cherry, soft red fruit and a medium finish.