Domaine Vincent Pinard Sancerre Cuvee Flores, Loire, France 2022

Domaine Vincent Pinard continues a 20-generation tradition of winemaking in Sancerre. The current domaine, founded in 1996, is now helmed by Florent and Clémente, taking over from their father, Vincent. The winery is more innovative than ever before, while still maintaining the natural and biodynamic winemaking practices that have been followed for hundreds of years.

Florent and Clément are laser-focused on creating wines with a sense of place, specializing on site-specific cuvées that are different expressions of this special terroir. Incorporating the use of new and used oak (an unusual form of elévage for Sauvignon Blanc), the Pinards are creating wines that have weight and depth, a far cry from the straightforward Sancerres produced by so many others.

Mineral-rich expressions like this Florès are crafted with an organic winemaking approach. A perfumed floral bouquet on the nose that’s closely followed by fresh lime and other citrus notes, the cuvée is well-balanced yet delicate with an animated finish.