Lucien Crochet Croix du Roy Sancerre Rouge Loire France 2019 375ml Half Bottle

Lucien Crochet Croix du Roy — Sancerre Rouge 2019

Lucien Crochet is one of Sancerre’s most revered domaines, and the Croix du Roy is their prestige red — a single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the estate’s finest parcel, vinified with the seriousness of a grand cru. While Sancerre is celebrated worldwide for its Sauvignon Blanc, the appellation’s Pinot Noir — grown on the same Kimmeridgian limestone and flint soils — is one of the Loire Valley’s best-kept secrets. The 2019 vintage was exceptional across the Loire: warm, dry, and generous, producing wines of remarkable depth and concentration.

Deep red with purple hues, the nose opens with dark chocolate and tobacco, then unfolds with raspberry, blackberry, and a hint of pepper as it breathes. On the palate, it is rich and complex — stewed red fruit and spices with a velvety texture from soft, deep tannins. The finish is warm and savory, balanced by notes of pralin and black pepper. Powerful, layered, and unmistakably Sancerre.

• Producer: Domaine Lucien Crochet, Bué, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
• Vintage: 2019
• Appellation: Sancerre Rouge AOC
• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Vineyard: Croix du Roy (single vineyard)
• Size: 375ml (Half Bottle)
• Tasting Notes: Dark chocolate, tobacco, raspberry, blackberry, pepper, stewed red fruit, pralin, velvety tannins
• Best Paired With: Duck confit, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, aged goat cheese, charcuterie

Sancerre Rouge at its most serious — Lucien Crochet’s Croix du Roy is the Loire’s answer to great Burgundy, in a perfectly portioned half bottle.