Mission Codename Sancerrely yours always
Both vintages of the Rosés are now sold out.
How about some strikingly pure Pinot Noir next?
Wine Spectator includes the reds: “ANY bottling from Domaine Laporte is a very wise bet.”
For sure, there’s more to Sancerre than the famous whites, Ops!
Just like their benchmark examples of Sauvignon Blanc that are in high demand globally, this small but mighty village in the Loire Valley also churns out equally delectable Pinot Noir, both rosé and red.
Case in point. For just $24 today, you get to brag about being the one who drinks the cool pink Sancerre. We might be in a cold snap now, but the near future holds sunshine, warmth, and refreshing pours of THIS - the ultimate Loire Summer sipper. Heck, it might just be the perfect thing to snap that SAD streak, as it practically radiates life-affirming sunshine itself!
We listened to Wine Spectator and jumped on as much as we could of several vintages at these prices, and this is the last Laporte for the day. “Tip: Any bottling from Domaine Laporte is a very wise bet,” they wrote, “Founded in 1850 by René Laporte and purchased by the family of Henri Bourgeois in the 1980s, the Domaine holds some of the finest vineyards in the appellation, and it has always pursued quality over quantity (a move that came more recently for other houses). Laporte’s cuvées offer elegance, structure, and vibrant intensity.”
Legend has it that this singular site has roots in the 12th century, when Etienne, the Count of Sancerre, gifted this prized slope in Ménétréol to the religious order of Grandmontains, who planted it.
So Burgundy, be warned! This delivers Côte d’Or vibes at a price that makes us blush.
Just a few cases of this rare treat, sadly, gone when gone!
92 Points – Wine Enthusiast “Perfumed aromas of black currant and black plum search for cassis on the nose that leans towards red cherry. Velvety tannins open on the attack followed by an undercurrent of red fruit that elevates complementary acidity.”
What the Winery Says
2023 'Grandmontains' Sancerre Rouge
- Winemaker
- Arnaud & Cedric Bourgeois
- Varietal
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Vintage
- 2024
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Appellation
- Sancerre, Centre-Loire, Loire Valley
- Aging
- 6 months, 2 months in bottle
- Barrels
- 100% French oak
About the Winery
Domaine Laporte