Sancerre - Saget La Perriere

Sancerre - Saget La PerriereIn the glass, the Sancerre from Saget La Perriere shows a bright light yellow color. The first nose of the Sancerre presents notes of pineapple, mango, and lychee. Additional fruity-balsamic nuances join the fruity aspects of the bouquet. The Saget La Perriere Sancerre presents itself to the wine enthusiast as pleasantly dry. This white wine never appears coarse or lean, but rather round and smooth. Balanced and complex, this fleshy and crisp white wine presents itself on the palate. On the finish, this white wine from the Val de Loire wine-growing region delights with a beautiful length. Hints of pineapple and lychee appear once again. In the aftertaste, mineral notes from the gravel-dominated soils join in. Vinification of the Sancerre from Saget La Perriere This white wine clearly focuses on a single grape variety, namely Sauvignon Blanc. Only the best grape material was used for this wonderfully balanced varietal wine from Saget La Perriere. In the Val de Loire, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on gravel soils. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are brought to the winery without delay. There, they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the Sancerre can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for 5 months. Food recommendation for Saget La Perriere Sancerre This French white wine is best enjoyed well chilled at 8–10°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompanying wine with fruity endive salad, pasta with fried sausage dumplings, or wok vegetables with fish.