Day Trip to the Sancerre and Pouilly Vineyards
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2022 to 2030.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2023 | 2020 | 90/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
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.More wines for duck breast →
- Roast guinea fowl Cool-climate Pinot acidity refreshes white-meat poultry; the savoury herb register complements roasting jus.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Charcuterie board Saucisson, rillettes and pâté find a partner in Sancerre Rouge's bright fruit and refreshing acidity.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
- Mushroom risotto Earthy fungi pick up on the wine's wild-strawberry and savoury notes; high acid cuts through cream.More wines for risotto →
With cheese
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.
- 1985First 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.
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