Domaine Delaporte Sancerre Silex Rouge, 2021

Thrilling Pinot Noir!

A beautiful ruby-crimson colour with reflections of black cherry. The aromatics in are intense, with roasted, grilled and toasted notes dominating. On the attack, the wine is clean, with a roundness giving a delicious unctuousness. This is followed by the tannins, already soft and silky throughout. The Cuvée Silex is a full-bodied red Sancerre vin de prestige with character. Its finish shows classic notes of maturity (caramel, fruit compote).

• Previous vintage: 93 Points by Cathal McBride, The Sunday Business Post, 5th June 2022
  
• Previous vintage: Reviewed by Tom Doorley, Irish Mail on Sunday, 29th May 2022
• 40 year old Vines planted in flinty soils, silex

Food Pairing: this Cuvée Silex Rouge will joyously complement game, red meats and will shine with vegetarian nut roast.

Cellaring: 3 - 5 years

STORY BEHIND THIS WINE

A 17th Century family owned Domaine that is causing a real stir in Sancerre with Matthieu Delaporte at the helm. In Matthieu’s own words “precision, balance and complexity are the watchwords of our cuvées with each delivering a strong sense of their individual terroirs, marked by considerable minerality, power and freshness”. This is the most perfect summation of their complex, intriguing and delicious wines.