2023 | Pinard Brothers Sancerre "La Moussière" | Loire | France

Old-vine, Kimmeridgian Sancerre from an organic parcel the Pinard brothers farm by hand — oak-aged and serious.

Pinard Brothers — Florent and Clément Pinard of Bué's 20-generation Domaine Vincent Pinard — make this "La Moussière" from a certified-organic, full-south Kimmeridgian parcel of 50+ year-old vines near Bué, which they farm and treat themselves biodynamically. Fermented with natural yeasts and aged in large Lacroix oak, it's a weighty, structured Sancerre.

Old-vine, oak-aged organic Sancerre from a top family is the connoisseur's pour. 50+ year vines, Kimmeridgian, organic, oak-aged → depth and structure over simple zip → at $54.99 you're drinking serious Sancerre.

• 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Sancerre "La Moussière" — Bué, Loire Valley
• Pinard Brothers — Florent & Clément Pinard, organic/biodynamic
• 50+ year-old vines on Kimmeridgian soil; large Lacroix oak

Ripe citrus and orchard fruit over deep, chalky Kimmeridgian minerality with a broad, textured palate and a long, saline finish. Translation: weighty, mineral-deep Sancerre — the richness of old vines and oak balanced by that signature chalky drive. A Sancerre built for the table and the cellar.

Old-vine, oak-aged Sancerre from an organic Bué parcel. Exactly the bottle for someone who wants Sancerre with real depth.