Winery & Vintage Info
Winemaking Notes
La Petite Perrière Pinot Noir is crafted by the Saget family's skilled winemakers, drawing upon over two centuries of viticultural expertise dating back to 1790. This wine exemplifies the family's innovative approach under the Vin de France designation, which allows them to blend fruit from their HVE3-certified estate vineyards in Touraine (Loire Valley) with carefully selected parcels from the South of France through long-term partnerships. The winemaking philosophy centres on achieving the ideal balance between the vibrant fruitiness characteristic of southern varieties and the refreshing acidity inherent to northern terroirs. Meticulous grape selection and expert vinification techniques ensure the wine displays the signature Saget La Perrière hallmarks of richness and elegance, whilst maintaining an approachable, fruit-forward style. The estate's commitment to sustainable viticulture through HVE3 certification focuses on biodiversity enhancement, reduced environmental impact, responsible fertiliser management, and improved water stewardship.
Vintage Conditions
The 2024 vintage benefited from favourable growing conditions across both the Loire Valley and southern France, allowing the Pinot Noir grapes to achieve optimal ripeness whilst retaining their natural acidity. Warm, sunny days during the growing season encouraged the development of concentrated fruit flavours, particularly the morello cherry and red berry characteristics that define this wine. Cooler nights in the Loire Valley helped preserve the wine's freshness and aromatic complexity, whilst the southern parcels contributed depth and spice notes. The harvest was conducted at peak maturity, ensuring the grapes expressed their full varietal character. This careful timing, combined with the Saget family's multi-regional sourcing strategy, has resulted in a well-balanced, expressive Pinot Noir that showcases the best attributes of both terroirs in a harmonious, accessible style.
