Domaine Sautereau, Sancerre Caprice (2019)
- 2019
- 75cl
- Rouge
- 12.5%
- Loire - FR, France
- Sancerre AOP
- Pinot Noir
- OC6
Tasting notes
Delicate and refined, this Pinot Noir opens with bright aromas of wild red berries, cherry, and a subtle hint of forest floor. The palate is light to medium-bodied, with fresh acidity and fine, silky tannins that give it an elegant, graceful structure. Notes of cranberry, raspberry, and a touch of spice unfold through a clean, lingering finish, making it a charming and food-friendly wine.
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Viticulture
Domaine Sautereau, Sancerre Caprice, is a Loire vineyard that reflects the freshness and elegance of the Sancerre appellation. Located in the heart of this renowned wine region, it is known for producing expressive wines marked by bright fruit, lively acidity, and a distinctive mineral character. The estate benefits from the cool climate and varied soils of the Loire Valley, which help shape a precise and refined style. Sancerre Caprice offers a balanced and vibrant expression of the terroir, making it a classic and appealing representation of the region.
Oenology
The oenology of Domaine Sautereau, Sancerre Caprice, reflects the fresh and precise character of the Loire Valley. Made from Sauvignon Blanc, it is crafted to express the purity of the Sancerre terroir, with a focus on fruit clarity, mineral tension, and elegance. The winemaking typically emphasizes gentle pressing, controlled fermentation at low temperatures, and careful aging on fine lees to preserve freshness while adding texture and complexity. The result is a lively, crisp wine with notes of citrus, white flowers, green apple, and flinty minerality, offering a balanced and refined expression of Sancerre.
Suggestions for accompaniment
Domaine Sautereau, Sancerre Caprice is a bright and elegant Loire white wine, ideal with fresh, refined, and lightly savory dishes. It pairs beautifully with goat cheese such as Crottin de Chavignol, oysters, shellfish, prawns, scallops, ceviche, grilled white fish, and sushi. It also works well with salads, asparagus, artichoke, and vegetable dishes with fresh herbs or citrus. For accompanying dishes, choose a lemon vinaigrette, fresh greens, young vegetables, creamy goat cheese, or a light herb sauce to highlight the wine’s crisp minerality and citrus notes.
Winery
Domaine Sautereau
Domaine Sautereau is a family-run vineyard located in the Loire region, known for producing elegant and expressive wines that reflect the freshness and character of its terroir. The estate is particularly associated with the appellation of Sancerre, where it cultivates vineyards on well-exposed slopes and varied soils, helping to create balanced wines with bright acidity, minerality, and refined aromas. The domaine is rooted in a long winemaking tradition, passed down through generations, with a strong emphasis on careful vineyard work and respect for the land. Over time, Domaine Sautereau has built a reputation for producing authentic Loire wines that combine precision, freshness, and typicity.
