Domaine Vincent Pinard is one of the most esteemed names in Sancerre, located in the village of Bué, a commune renowned for its exceptional Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. The Pinard family has been rooted in the region for over 20 generations, with brothers Clément and Florent Pinard now at the helm, continuing the domaine’s legacy of low-intervention, terroir-driven winemaking.

The 2023 Sancerre ‘Flores’ from Domaine Vincent Pinard is a masterfully crafted Sauvignon Blanc, vibrant, mineral-laced, and effortlessly elegant.

In the glass, it opens with a lifted bouquet of citrus blossom, white peach, lime zest, and crushed herbs, layered with subtle notes of flint and wet stone. The palate is pure and finely chiselled, revealing flavours of grapefruit, green apple, and lemongrass, carried by a racy line of acidity and a precise, chalky texture. The finish is long, clean, and delicately saline, leaving an impression of finesse and clarity.

The Flores cuvée is sourced from younger vines planted on limestone-rich soils across several prized parcels around Bué. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in stainless steel to preserve purity, it reflects the house’s commitment to elegance, balance, and precision. While it is the most accessible wine in the Pinard lineup, Flores offers extraordinary depth and complexity, echoing the same meticulous viticulture and minimalist approach that defines the domaine’s grander cuvées.