Domaine Comte Lafond - Sancerre Rouge Grande Cuvée 2018
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Domaine Comte Lafond - Sancerre Rouge Grande Cuvée 2018

Loire • Sancerre • Red

$278.00
$278.00
$278.00 / unit
Packaging : 1 x 75CL - Carton

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Description

  • Country France
  • Region Loire
  • Appellation Sancerre
  • Color Red
  • Alcohol 14,5
  • Vintage 2018
  • Grape varieties Pinot Noir

THE Domaine Count Lafond, located in the heart of the Loireis known for its Sancerre exceptional. Its philosophy is based on a deep respect for the terroir and careful winemaking. Sancerre Red Grande Cuvée 2018 This wine embodies this tradition, offering an authentic expression of the grape varieties and the clay-limestone soil of the appellation. This elegant and complex wine will appeal to enthusiasts seeking authenticity and character.

Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

Dress : A brilliant ruby red color.
Nose : A complex bouquet blending ripe red fruits and spicy notes.
Mouth : A bold attack, followed by a beautiful tannic structure, offering a harmony between fruit and minerality.
Final: Long and elegant, leaving a fresh impression.

Food & wine pairings

Ideal with duck breast with cherries or a mature goat cheese.
Producer

Producer

The vineyards of Domaine Comte Lafond's vines are rooted in clay-limestone soil, typical of the Sancerre appellation. This unique terroir, rich in minerals, gives the wines remarkable freshness and depth. climat, With its hot summers and cold winters, the climate promotes optimal grape ripening, resulting in vibrant aromas and excellent acidity. The meticulously cultivated vines benefit from ideal sun exposure, guaranteeing healthy, concentrated grapes that reflect time-honored winemaking traditions.

Owner and history

Count Lafond, ancestor of Baron Patrick de Ladoucette, was the first in his line to purchase vineyards in the Loire Valley in the 18th century. Originally from Burgundy, he decided to diversify his wine estates. Since then, the Domaine Comte Lafond has continued to grow and produces great Sancerre white, red and rosé wines.

Vinification and aging

Winemaking at Domaine Comte Lafond is crafted with meticulous care. The hand-harvested grapes are carefully sorted before vinification. After fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the wine is aged on its fine lees to develop its complexity and aromatic richness. This painstaking process preserves the terroir's identity while offering an elegant structure and a long, lingering finish. Every step, from harvest to aging, is carried out with passion and respect for nature.

The team's opinion

A refined and deep red Sancerre, where red and black fruits are accompanied by fine spicy notes, carried by the freshness, tannic elegance and beautiful persistence of Pinot Noir.

  • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

  • Climax 2023 à 2038

Wine profile

  • Complex
  • Fruity
  • Mineral