Sunday, March 28, 2010

Quick Sip: 2008 Sancerre Rosé, finding French pinot outside Bourgogne

Domaine André Neveu Sancerre Rosé (2008)
Domaine André Neveu
Pinot Noir
Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
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.