2021 Sancerre Rouge Belle Dame
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Following the 2020 vintage, which provided a robust, structured Belle Dame, the 2021 marks a return to elegance and refinement. It positively flows across despite its dense concentration. There are sumptuous, pure flavors of damson and blueberry while the flint soils provide a fine line on the finish. Tasted from wooden tank around half-way through its maturation stage, it will be bottled unfined and unfiltered. I'll put it on my shopping list.
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Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous
About the producer

Certified biodynamic, Domaine Vacheron is one of the star names in Sancerre. The estate crafts Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from single sites, using low yields and Burgundy-inspired winemaking to produce exceptionally pure, age-worthy expressions of the region that are some of its best.