Domaine Roc de l'Abbaye 
Antique Sancerre Rouge
'Antique' CuvéeOur cuvée L’Antique is made from a selection of 40+ years-old Pinot Noir vines planted in the villages of Saint-Satur and Sancerre. The vines are deeply rooted, bearing small clusters of very concentrated grapes reaching perfect maturity. They are harvested by hand, sorted and placed in small vats as ‘whole bunches’. A one week cold maceration is done before the alcoholic fermentation (FA). During the FA, the grapes are delicately hand punched down, an old technique known as ‘pigeage’. L’Antique is aged in the 228 liters Burgundy barrels for 6 to 12 months before being bottled without filtration.
This wine is available in France from 31,80 € at your preferred wine shop, or at our online shop Aux Trésors de Bacchus
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Grape-variety
100% Pinot Noir
Age of the vines
25 to 40 years
Soil
Flint (Silex)
Vinification
Les baies sont vendangées à la main, triées et mises en cuve en ‘grappes entières’ pour une macération d’une 1 semaine avant d’être délicatement pigées à la main durant leur fermentation alcoolique. La cuvée est élevée en pièce de 228litres pendant 6 à 12 mois avant d’être embouteillée sans filtration.
Tasting notes
Color: Violette, grenat
Nose: Le nez libère de fins arômes de griottes et des notes légèrement fumées.
Palate: L’attaque enrobe joliment les tannins et se prolonge jusqu’à la finale fruitée, révélatrice du terroir.
Serving temperature
16 - 18 °C
Food Pairings
Viandes rouges en sauce, daube, osso bucco et boeuf bourguignon.
Awards & Accolades
| Dated | Millesime | Awards | Accolades | Find out more | Jul 21 | 2019 |
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Baked strawberries, cherries and some sweet cinnamon. A light cocoa dusting to the fruit, too. Medium body with wild strawberries and sour cherries. Very juicy, with a nice, fruit-expressive finish. Drink now. |
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