Alcohol: 13%
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Location: Bué, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
Tasting Notes: Pale ruby red with garnet reflections. The nose opens with fleshy red berry fruit, brightened by a touch of spice. On the palate it's fresh and lively, with courteous tension and medium body, finishing clean and lightly savory.
Notes: Domaine François Crochet is a family estate based in Bué, in the heart of the Sancerrois, where François Crochet has become one of the region's most talented winemakers over the past two decades. He farms and vinifies both sauvignon blanc and pinot noir with a deft, terroir-driven hand.
Food Pairing: Roast chicken, charcuterie, mushroom dishes, and soft cow's milk cheeses.
Winery Story: Sancerre is best known for its Sauvignon Blanc, but the appellation's Kimmeridgian limestone soils also produce elegant, terroir-expressive Pinot Noir. François Crochet's small family domaine in Bué crafts both styles with precision, favoring purity and freshness over weight.
