Sancerre Rouge 2023 Serge Laloue is the big surprise from Loire Valley, here to prove—loud and clear—that Pinot Noir doesn’t belong exclusively to Burgundy! With a more refined character, it brings out the rich aromas of raspberry and wild strawberry, while the mineral notes from Sancerre’s unique terroir make the combination simply irresistible.
The story of Domaine Serge Laloue begins with a family deeply rooted in the land and traditions of Sancerre. Serge’s parents were farmers, but in the 1960s, he chose to focus on viticulture, expanding their estate in Thauvenay, the village where he was born, always with the utmost respect for nature and the environment. The winery’s philosophy is based on minimal intervention, aiming to showcase the authentic identity of Sancerre’s terroir without using techniques that might alter the character of the wines. Today, the estate is run by his children, Christine and Franck, who manage 20 hectares of AOC Sancerre vineyards planted with Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, and 5 hectares of IGP Côtes de la Charité with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Since 2023, Domaine Serge Laloue has been certified organic, further reinforcing its commitment to his land and sustainability.
Sancerre Rouge 2023 Serge Laloue comes from 36-year-old vines grown on a variety of soil types. Yields are low, and the 2023 harvest produced grapes with exceptional aromatic and flavour concentration. The grapes were hand-picked and gently pressed to preserve their freshness and finesse. The wine was then aged—50% in large oak vats and 50% in 600-litre French oak barrels—for around 12 months. Bottling was done without filtration, in line with the estate’s low-intervention, minimalist winemaking approach.
This wine is a distinctive expression of both Sancerre and Pinot Noir, already drinking beautifully now, but also with the potential to age gracefully for a few more years in your cellar.
