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2011 Claude & Florence Thomas-Labaille Sancerre Rose L'Authentique
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2011 Claude & Florence Thomas-Labaille Sancerre Rose L'Authentique

Producer: Claude & Florence Thomas-Labaille
Style: Rose
Grape Type: Pinot Noir
Origin: France
Region: Loire

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91 Points | International Wine Cellar , July 2012

Light orange-pink.  Complex, heady bouquet evokes red berries, honeysuckle and ginger, with spice and mineral nuances gaining strength with air.  Juicy, palate-staining raspberry and cherry flavors are sharpened by notes of chalky minerals and white pepper, with a hint of candied rose emerging on the back half.  Potent but lithe rose with strong finishing punch and length. 

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About the Loire Valley

With the exception of Sancerre, which has been a hot item in the U.S. market in recent years, Loire Valley wines are among the most underappreciated of France. The wines made from vineyards alongside France's longest river are aromatic, brisk, and generally..
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Pinot Noir

Adored by critics, prized by collectors, Pinot Noir is one of most tantalizing yet temperamental varietals in the world. For many wine enthusiasts, this is part of the appeal of Pinot -- it doesn't reveal its charms easily. Pinot Noir's virtue also stems from the unique characteristics of the grape. The skins are especially delicate, which accounts for the lighter color and body of finished wine. But, despite the delicacy, the best wines have excellent backbone and...
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