2018 Lucien Crochet Sancerre Rouge ‘La Croix du Roy’ (half-bottle)
Sancerre rouge is kind of like the forgotten child. The region is famous for its crisp, aromatic whites, but Lucien Crochet has quietly been producing some of the best old vine Pinot Noir in the region.
Organic farming practices, hand-harvested, 22 months in a combo of stainless steel and neutral french oak barrels.
- Tasting Notes raspberry, blackberry, cranberry, dark chocolate, tobacco, dried herbs, black pepper, mineral
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Region France, Loire Valley
- Volume 375ml
- Alcohol Volume 14.5%
- Table Talk "Croix du Roy" is one of those non-translatable French terms referring to exposure.
$27.00
Only 9 left in stock
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