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Pinot Noir, Domaine de la Renne, Val de Loire

Posted by admin on July 17, 2019

This is a delicious summer red, light and juicy with crunchy red fruits. Gouleyant as the French would say, or very gluggable in English I couldn’t find a vintage on the label; possibly it was on the cork, long since recycled. Great summer drinking and good value too.

€14.15 from Wines Direct, Mullingar, and Arnott’s, Dublin 1, winesdirect.ie

We drank ours with pan-fried hake, new potatoes and the very last of the season’s asparagus.

Loire Pinot has been improving steadily in recent years, possibly partly due to climate change, but also better viticulture and winemaking. It also helps that our tastes have shifted a little towards lighter wines.

Tags: Domaine de la Renne Pinot Noir, Val de Loire, Wines Direct

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Pinot Noir La Roncière 2014, André Vatan, Vin de Loire

Posted by admin on April 8, 2016

Pinot Noir La Roncière 2014, André Vatan, Vin de Loire
12.5%
€14.95 from Whelehan’s, Loughlinstown.

Light refreshing red fruits with an earthy edge. Serve cool with all sorts of summer salads, cold meats and chicken dishes.

For a long time, Sancerre was one of the few parts of France other than Burgundy attempting to make red wine from Pinot Noir. Red Sancerre has got a whole lot better, but is always quite pricey. This wine, made by one of the leading producers of Sancerre (white and red) is very moreish and offers pretty good value for money.