Dominique et Janine Crochet Sancerre Rose 2023

The Crochet Sancerre Rosé is drawn from the high-elevation Pinot Noir vines of Janine and Teddy Crochet in the tiny village of Bué. That’s a perfect recipe for delicious, zipped up Sancerre Rosé.

As I recently found out, we are one of A LOT of places trying to bring in this wine each year. It’s not just wine retailers after the goods; as you may recall, Crochet is a long-time secret weapon for Danny Meyer and his NYC empire as well. But even as the demand continues to far outweigh the supply, our friends at Crochet always make sure we get a little heavenly slice of the Sancerre Rose pie.

Salmon-pink in color to the brim. The nose is pretty, featuring aromas of roses and cherry fruits. Slightly more acid, this year the wine as always has terrific fruit, juicy citrus and berries which lead to a racy, high-toned finish that screams for a pairing with some good food.