2010 Francois Crochet La Réserve de Marcigoué Sancerre

13.0% alc., 250 cases, $27.69. Imported by Winebow Inc., NY, NY. 100% Pinot Noir, average vine age 35 years grown in chalky clay soil. Aged in French oak barrels for 14 months. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately dark red color in the glass. Very aromatic from the time the cork was pulled, featuring bright scents of black cherry, conifer and pie crust. Medium bodied flavors of slightly tart red cherries, red raspberries and citrus-infused cranberries with a hint of earthiness and oak in the background. A fruity wine with mild tannins and racy acidity. Score: 88. Reviewed September 29, 2013

Winery: Francois Crochet
From article: Sancerre: Pinot Too