Domaine Sautereau Sancerre Rouge Pinot Noir 2023
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Climate: Cool continental with some maritime influence
Terroir: “Terres Rouges” (iron-rich clay & sandstone) + limestone (“Caillottes”) soils
Winemaking: Partial aging in oak barrels (~12 months) for complexity and roundness
Color: Bright, clear ruby red
Nose: Fresh red berries (cherry, raspberry)
Palate: Juicy red fruit (cherry, cranberry)
About the Winery:
Located in the village of Crezancy-en-Sancerre, Domaine Sautereau is a premier family estate led by David Sautereau, marking the tenth generation of a winemaking lineage dating back to 1683.
The estate manages 22 hectares of vineyards across the Sancerre appellation, characterized by a complex “mosaic” of four distinct soil types: pebble-limestone (Caillottes), fossil-rich clay-limestone (Terres Blanches), Kimmeridgian marls, and iron-based clay (Terres Rouges). This geological diversity allows the winery to craft highly nuanced wines that balance structural power with aromatic elegance.
