Sancerre Rouge Belle Dame 2022 Vacheron

Sancerre Rouge Belle Dame 2022 – Domaine Vacheron

Vineyard philosophy

Belle Dame is Domaine Vacheron’s flagship Pinot Noir, sourced from the estate’s oldest and most exceptional parcels of flint (silex) and clay-limestone soils. Cultivated biodynamically, with low yields and manual work only, this cru represents the estate’s Burgundian spirit applied to the unique terroir of Sancerre.

Winemaking approach

In the cellar, the grapes are destemmed, fermented spontaneously with native yeasts, and aged in large old oak barrels for about 12 months. No fining, minimal sulphur, and careful racking preserve the purity and elegance of this noble Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes

Colour: clear ruby red. Nose: complex bouquet of wild berries, flint, delicate spice and subtle floral hints. Palate: refined and silky, with precise tannins, vibrant freshness and a long mineral finish that speaks of its Silex terroir.

Technical sheet

• Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir

• Soil: flint (silex) and clay-limestone

• Harvest: manual, with rigorous selection

• Vinification: destemmed, spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts

• Ageing: about 12 months in large oak barrels

• Alcohol: 13%

• Production: small quantity

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Domaine Vacheron

History

Domaine Vacheron is one of the historic and most respected producers in Sancerre, located in the heart of the Loire Valley. The Vacheron family has farmed vines for generations, but under the leadership of Jean-Laurent and Jean-Dominique Vacheron, the estate fully embraced biodynamic viticulture, becoming a pioneer of natural farming in the region.

Vineyard Philosophy

The domaine’s vineyards lie on the best terroirs of Sancerre: flint (silex), limestone, and clay soils that give the wines their signature purity and minerality. All vines are hand-tended and farmed organically and biodynamically under Demeter certification, with great care for biodiversity and the lunar calendar.

Winemaking Approach

In the cellar, Vacheron uses a low-intervention approach: native yeast fermentations, parcel-by-parcel vinifications, ageing in stainless steel, large barrels or amphorae depending on the cru. The result: precise, mineral, age-worthy Sancerre whites (Sauvignon Blanc) and delicate, expressive reds (Pinot Noir).