# Sancerre Rosé (2023)

- **Producer:** Domaine La Croix St-Laurent
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Loire Valley, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €25
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** redcurrant, blossom, lemon, red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, grapefruit, bread dough, biscuit

## About this wine

Domaine La Croix St-Laurent Sancerre Rosé 2023 is a rosé wine from the Sancerre AOC in the Loire Valley, France, made exclusively from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The estate, run by the Cirotte family, has a long history in the region. The vineyards are situated in Bué dans la Cher on limestone and flint soils, with vines averaging 30 years old. The domaine is committed to sustainable practices, holding HVE3 certification. This rosé is distinguished by its direct-press winemaking and fermentation in stainless steel, preserving the purity of its fruit and its mineral character.

## Interesting facts

- Made from 100% Pinot Noir, a grape often associated with red wines.
- Grown on vines averaging 30 years old.
- Estate holds HVE3 certification for High Environmental Value.
- Sourced from vineyards at an altitude of 200-400 meters.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and minerality cut through richer elements like creamy sauces and fats, while its delicate fruit notes complement lighter proteins and vegetables. Its crispness makes it a refreshing counterpoint to salads and seafood.

## Wine making process

Domaine La Croix St-Laurent Sancerre Rosé 2023 is produced using a direct-press method, where the grapes are pressed immediately after harvest to extract juice with minimal skin contact, resulting in a pale color and delicate fruit profile. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures for 10-15 days, preserving the wine's freshness. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees in stainless steel for four to five months. The estate employs sustainable and organic viticulture practices, holding HVE3 certification.