Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2022 to 2030.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Spectator reviewed 2023202090/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal, spice

Palate: redcurrant, cranberry, soft tannin, savoury herb

Sancerre Rouge from limestone-clay parcels across the Bourgeois estate. Vibrant red cherry and rose petal over silken tannin and savoury herb.

What it pairs with

  • Duck breast with cherry sauce
    Cherry-on-cherry between sauce and wine; the medium tannin handles duck fat without dominating.
  • Roast guinea fowl
    Cool-climate Pinot acidity refreshes white-meat poultry; the savoury herb register complements roasting jus.
  • Charcuterie board
    Saucisson, rillettes and pâté find a partner in Sancerre Rouge's bright fruit and refreshing acidity.
  • Mushroom risotto
    Earthy fungi pick up on the wine's wild-strawberry and savoury notes; high acid cuts through cream.

History

Les Baronnes is Bourgeois' flagship Sancerre range and the rouge release is the Pinot Noir bottling in the range. The cuvée draws from limestone-clay parcels across the family's vineyards.

  1. 1985: First vintage of Les Baronnes Rouge bottled

Facts

Producer
Domaine Henri Bourgeois (Famille Bourgeois) · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Sancerre AOC
Oak
Aged around 12 months in older French oak, no new oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 25 to 35 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage
First vintage
1985

Frequently asked about Sancerre Rouge Les Baronnes

What does Bourgeois Les Baronnes Rouge taste like?

Red cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal and spice on the nose; redcurrant, cranberry, soft tannin and savoury herb on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannin and high acidity.

When should I drink Les Baronnes Rouge?

Drink between 2 and 10 years from vintage. The wine is approachable on release; 3 to 5 years in bottle adds tertiary mushroom and forest-floor notes.

What grapes are in Les Baronnes Rouge?

100 percent Pinot Noir, the only red grape permitted in the Sancerre AOC.

What food pairs with Les Baronnes Rouge?

Duck with cherry sauce, roast guinea fowl, charcuterie and mushroom risotto are reliable pairings. The wine's freshness handles fat and earthy umami equally well.

Tags

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