Domaine du Pré Semelé : Mainbré Rouge 2022
Stock currently at the producing estate – Will ship after 11 May 2025
Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates
Description
Characteristics and tasting advice for the 2022 Mainbré Rouge from Domaine du Pré Semelé
Tasting
Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals a beautiful intensity of fresh red fruits.
Palate
On the palate, this wine stands out for its generosity and silky texture. The tannins are perfectly integrated, offering a balanced structure. The typical freshness of the Sancerre reds brings a beautiful vivacity that supports the fruit up to an elegant and persistent finish.
Food and wine pairings
This 2022 Mainbré Rouge will perfectly accompany fine charcuterie as well as red and white meats. Its balanced structure and freshness make it an ideal companion for dishes such as a chicken fillet with mushrooms or a grilled rib steak.
A Loire red wine with vibrant fruitiness and rare freshness
The property
Founded in the 1940s by Camille and Maurice Raimbault, the Domaine du Pré Semelé is located in the Loire wine region, 5 km north of Sancerre, in the municipalities of Sury-en-Vaux and Maimbray. Today, Julien and Clément Raimbault, representing the third generation, run this 20-hectare vineyard, mainly planted with sauvignon blanc and pinot noir. The estate stands out for its international recognition, notably for its Les Chasseignes cuvée, and its family commitment over several generations, combining tradition and innovation.
The vineyard
The Mainbré Rouge is a blend of parcels located around the village of Maimbray, in the Sancerre appellation. These 30-year-old vines extend over 3 hectares of slightly ferruginous clay-limestone soils, benefiting from an ideal south and south-east exposure.
Vinification and aging
Manual harvest with rigorous sorting before transfer to the vat. The vinification takes place without the addition of sulfites or additives, with a three-week maceration and minimal interventions, favoring gentle pump-overs. The aging extends over 18 months in total: 12 months in wooden vats, concrete eggs and 500 and 228-liter barrels, without sulfur, followed by a racking and blending, then an additional 6 months in vat before bottling without fining or filtration.
Grape variety
100% pinot noir.
