The 2024 Vincent Pinard Sancerre Rouge is an expressive 100% Pinot Noir from Bué in France’s Loire Valley, offering a compelling introduction to the red wines of an appellation best known for Sauvignon Blanc. Brothers Florent and Clément Pinard continue the family’s work, producing wines that emphasise fruit purity, texture and vineyard character. This cuvée comes from approximately two hectares of vines around 30 years old, rooted in clay-limestone soils over limestone bedrock. The grapes are harvested by hand, fully destemmed and fermented with indigenous yeasts, before maturation in seasoned oak barrels without new wood, keeping the fruit at the centre of the wine.
The 2024 offers cherry, raspberry and fresh red berries, complemented by floral hints, gentle spice and subtle toasted notes. Contemporary merchant descriptions highlight its bright fruit, supple texture and refreshing balance, with enough roundness to make it inviting while retaining a lively finish. The domaine’s technical information describes gentle extraction through careful punch-downs and pump-overs, followed by approximately 11–15 months in barrel, depending on the wine’s development. This approach supports a Pinot Noir with aromatic expression and fine texture, making it an appealing choice for drinkers who enjoy freshness, elegance and savoury detail in their reds.
