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This white blend is built primarily from Sauvignon Blanc, rooted in the sand, clay, and limestone plains of northeastern Touraine, with a small legally mandated addition of Chardonnay that brings extra flesh and complexity to the wine. The Sauvignon Blanc component gives Cheverny a zippier, more citrus driven character than its famous neighbor, trading grassiness for brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe glass offers lively aromas of lime zest and passion fruit from the Sauvignon Blanc, layered with Meyer lemon and orchard fruit from the Chardonnay. The palate stays fresh and mouthwatering, with citrus and green apple flavors carrying through to a clean, dry finish. 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Across sixteen hectares spanning five communes, the couple farms organically, with the vast majority planted to Cabernet Franc and a single hectare reserved for Chenin Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat lone Chenin Blanc parcel, sourced from thirty-year-old vines across the Bonneveaux, Perruchers, and Elettes plots, grows on deep clay-limestone soils rich in tuffeau and green sand. The grapes are hand harvested and gently pressed, then fermented with native yeasts partly in lightly toasted barrels and partly in stainless steel, with regular stirring of the lees to build texture before the two batches are blended and bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine offers fresh aromas of green apple, pear, and white flowers, underscored by a subtle mineral edge. The palate is lively and refreshing, with bright acidity balanced by a gentle hint of honey on the finish. 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Philippe Delaunay’s family domaine dates back to 1983, continuing a multigenerational Loire tradition of careful site selection and patient winemaking. The Nord-Ouest cuvée is drawn from the Grands Brosseau parcel in Vertou, planted on granodiorite soils with a northwest-facing exposure, and vinified with an extraordinary 54 months on lees in tank to unlock the wine’s terroir-driven character.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTerroir \u0026amp; Vinification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau-Thébaud is one of Muscadet Sèvre et Maine’s Cru Communaux, the smallest of the crus, perched above the cliffs of the Maine river. Its subsoils of granodiorite and gneiss impart a creamy texture alongside profound minerality. 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Vines have grown on this land since Roman times, and the domaine itself has remained in the Bizard family continuously since the seventeenth century. Paul Bizard took over from his father Luc in 2018 and immediately began converting the vineyards to organic farming, continuing the estate's long legacy while pushing its practices forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavennières sits on the north bank of the Loire just southwest of Angers, and Epiré's vineyards there are widely regarded among the appellation's grands crus. The domaine draws primarily from three parcels, La Croix Picot, Le Parc, and Le Hu-Boyau, the latter sitting just above the famed La Coulée de Serrant vineyard. 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The wine ferments naturally in tank and ages for eight months on lees, with roughly 95% in tank and 5% in large used wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 is racy and complex, opening with bright citrus and herbaceous notes that reveal melon, pink grapefruit, white pepper, and minerals with aeration. 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That commitment to careful, minimal-intervention viticulture across the estate's three storied vineyards has made Huet synonymous with age-worthy Chenin Blanc, admired by collectors and sommeliers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe Mont, acquired by the estate in 1957, sits on a steep, south-facing slope of shallow green clay scattered with flint over fractured limestone, considered the coolest and most demanding of Huet's three crus. The eight-hectare site is harvested entirely by hand across multiple passes, allowing pickers to select only the ripest bunches. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperature in a mix of old oak demi-muids and stainless steel, preserving the site's characteristic tension and salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine offers a restrained nose of green apple, quince, and pear blossom, layered with chalky minerals and a faintly saline edge. 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The estate works thirty parcels totaling 32 acres, predominantly in Bué, a village prized for its caillottes soils, the stony Oxfordian limestone that produces wines with broad aromatics and elegant profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on minimal intervention in viticulture, the estate preserves the character of its vineyards and the surrounding ecosystem. In the glass, this Sancerre reveals aromas of lemon, spring flowers, menthol, and pear; the palate is chiseled and taut, perfectly balanced and moderately weighted, finishing with a pure, saline, and crystalline quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOysters, shellfish, and grilled white fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoire goat cheese, including Crottin de Chavignol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly dressed salads and herb-forward spring dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy in its vibrant youth, or cellar with confidence for three to five years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merlin Cherrier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45394311872698,"sku":"102150","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/6836\/5498\/files\/0099007_2024-merlin-cherrier-sancerre-750ml.jpg?v=1768359459"},{"product_id":"2024-chateau-de-la-roche-touraine-blanc-750ml","title":"2024 Chateau De La Roche Touraine Blanc (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eLocated in the heart of France’s picturesque Loire Valley, Château de la Roche is a historic estate celebrated for crafting white wines that capture the pure, unadulterated energy of their native terroir. 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Keep it beautifully chilled at around 45–48°F. 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The current Alphonse Mellot is the 19th generation to steward this historic property, and La Moussière is its flagship cuvée. The vineyard encompasses 34 hectares of vines planted on Saint-Doulchard marls with a south and southwest exposure, farmed organically and biodynamically. Biodynamic farming has been practiced here since 1999, with all fruit hand-harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter sorting and whole-cluster pneumatic pressing, the must settles at low temperature for approximately 48 hours before fermenting half in tank and half in new barrels. The wine then ages on fine lees for seven to eight months before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 is a rounded, airy wine with pure, clear fruit and a finely textured palate, showing pretty lemon, nettle, and fresh pineapple characters with no intrusive oak. Almost Burgundian in style, it has lovely concentration and a lush texture, with fresh mineral acidity keeping everything in balance and a long, smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOysters, roasted langoustines, and grilled fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrottin de Chavignol and other Loire goat cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePike in beurre blanc and other classic French bistro dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicious now and worth cellaring for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alphonse Mellot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45394323407034,"sku":"102424","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/6836\/5498\/files\/0099298_2024-alphonse-mellot-sancerre-la-moussiere-750ml.png?v=1786127439"},{"product_id":"2024-domaine-durand-sancerre-750ml","title":"2024 Domaine Durand - Sancerre (750ml)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover one of the Loire Valley's most expressive Sauvignon Blancs from a producer rooted in family tradition. Domaine Durand is a three-generation family estate based in the hamlet of Les Epsailles in Crézancy-en-Sancerre, where the Durand family combines generations of experience with a commitment to authentic, appellation-driven winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are planted on Kimmeridgian limestone, a calcareous sediment rich in fossilized shells that lends old-vine Sauvignon Blanc its signature mineral identity. After harvest, the wine is typically aged three to five months on fine lees in tank, building texture and complexity while preserving a crisp, vibrant profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, this Sancerre shows a pale gold color with silver highlights. 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From that modest start he built one of the Loire Valley's most respected estates, expanding his holdings and converting his vineyards to biodynamic farming along the way. His wife Manuéla joined the domaine in 1999, opening a tasting room and wine shop, and today Chidaine is widely regarded as one of the region's foremost interpreters of Chenin Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontlouis-sur-Loire sits at the junction of the Loire and Cher rivers, a small appellation of roughly four hundred hectares planted almost entirely to Chenin Blanc. The Brut Tradition undergoes its initial alcoholic fermentation in large demi-muids for several months, allowing the wine to develop texture and depth before the traditional method second fermentation takes place in bottle. The wine then rests on its lees for about a year, a process that builds fine, persistent bubbles and adds subtle bread and pastry notes to the finished sparkler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a bone-dry, taut wine with lively acidity and a fine, cleansing mousse. Rich apple and orchard fruit flavors sit alongside chalky minerality and delicate savory notes drawn from time on the lees. 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His son Gaston later added two more prime sites on the Première Côte, Le Mont in 1957 and Clos du Bourg in 1963, establishing the three vineyards that remain the heart of the domaine today. Gaston's son-in-law Noël Pinguet joined in 1971, and together they cemented Huet's reputation as the standard bearer for age-worthy Chenin Blanc, farming biodynamically since 1990 under the continued guidance of winemaker Jean-Bernard Berthomé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eClos du Bourg is an ancient walled vineyard of six hectares, prized for the shallowest and stoniest soils among the estate's three parcels, with limestone rich clay resting close to the surface. The vines are farmed biodynamically and harvested entirely by hand, with fermentation taking place in a mix of large old oak demi-muids and stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. 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Chidaine's holdings have since grown to thirty seven hectares split between Montlouis and Vouvray, earning the domaine a coveted three star rating from the Revue du Vin de France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClos Habert is a single site cuvée grown on flinty clay soils over a limestone tuffeau subsoil, planted with old vines of Chenin Blanc ranging from thirty to ninety years in age. The vineyard is farmed entirely in accordance with biodynamic principles, with no chemical treatments used in the vines. This is a demi-sec, or off-dry, expression, richer and more full bodied than the domaine's drier cuvées, though the residual sugar remains subtle and well integrated into the wine's structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass shows a pale gold color with aromas of white flowers, ripe orchard fruit, and a touch of chalky minerality. On the palate the wine is generous yet taut, with flavors of pear and honey carried by a vibrant, saline freshness through a long finish. Its gentle sweetness and bright acidity make it a fine match for spiced Asian dishes, roast poultry, or a wedge of soft ripened brie.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chidaine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45395690324154,"sku":"96788","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/6836\/5498\/files\/2020-chidaine-montlouis-clos-habert.jpg?v=1793908796"},{"product_id":"2019-huet-vouvray-petillant-brut-750ml","title":"2019 Huet Vouvray Petillant Brut","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Huet, one of the Loire Valley's most revered estates, the 2019 Huet Vouvray Pétillant Brut is a traditional-method sparkling Chenin Blanc that embodies the house's unwavering commitment to terroir and biodynamic farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 vintage brings a radiant energy: crisp green apple, quince, white flowers, and a streak of honeyed wax balanced by the grape's natural acidity. Fine, persistent bubbles carry flavors of toasted brioche and lemon zest to a clean, mineral-driven finish. Modest in effervescence compared to Champagne, but profound in character. 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Benoît Chauveau took over his parents' vines in the mid-1990s, and together with his wife Emmanuelle he has since built the domaine's international reputation while remaining rooted in the small village of Saint-Andelain. Chauveau is known as a discreet but deeply skilled vigneron, focused on letting the region's distinctive terroir speak clearly through each bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCroq Silex, meaning crunchy flint, draws its name from the flint rich, siliceous clay soils of Pouilly-Fumé that give Sauvignon Blanc from this appellation its signature smoky, gunflint character. The grapes are sustainably farmed and harvested from vines with real age behind them, then cool fermented and rested on the lees in stainless steel for five to eight months, a process that builds textural depth without introducing any oak influence. 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Only 12 wineries own vines on this slope, and Henri Bourgeois holds more of it than anyone, in a prime position straddling the top of the hill. Since the 11th century, noblemen disputed ownership of these parcels, and the terroir imparts roundness, depth, and exceptional longevity to the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring harvest, only the ripest grapes are hand-picked and gently pressed. The must settles naturally for several days before fermenting in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is then matured on fine lees for nine to ten months before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 opens with pristine aromas of fresh-cut herbs, crushed stone, and tart citrus. 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Pierre Gauthier started working the vineyards at just fourteen, in 1979, eventually taking the estate from private, family-only production into commercial winemaking; his son Rodolphe joined him in 2005, and the two now farm the eighteen-hectare property together. Certified organic since 2000, the domaine is considered one of Bourgueil's quiet benchmarks, respected among fellow growers well before wider recognition caught up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eJour de Soif, meaning day of thirst, is made from one hundred percent Cabernet Franc grown on twenty-year-old vines split between gravelly terrace soils and clay on a south-facing slope. The grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed, and sorted before a short maceration of about a week with regular pump-overs, carried out with native yeasts. 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The finish is clean and refreshing, distinctly Loire in style, with that signature mineral edge carrying through from nose to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur direct-import allocation ensures a small parcel of this true Sancerre at compelling value, making the 2024 Le Mont a standout purchase for lovers of the Loire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromas: citrus zest, white peach, crushed stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate: crisp, energetic, precise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: clean, refreshing, distinctly Loire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOysters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoat cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso excellent as a refreshing glass on its own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Foucher-Lebrun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45628026454202,"sku":"103116","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/6836\/5498\/files\/0100056_2024-foucher-lebrun-sancerre-le-mont-750ml.jpg?v=1771292692"},{"product_id":"2024-foucher-lebrun-igp-val-de-loire-sauvignon-petit-le-mont-750ml","title":"2024 Foucher-Lebrun - IGP Val de Loire Sauvignon Petit Le Mont (750ml)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMaison Foucher-Lebrun was founded in 1921 by Paul Lebrun, a cooper by trade who built his business supplying restaurants and cafés across the Loire Valley and Paris. His son-in-law Raymond Foucher took the reins in the 1950s, passing the estate to his own son Jacky Foucher in 1985. In 2009 the family brought on Jean Mounard, a veteran of a Parisian fine wine brokerage known for handling icons like DRC and Mouton-Rothschild, who has since helped the house craft small batch bottlings from select plots across Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, and Saumur-Champigny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePetit Le Mont serves as the more approachable little sibling to the house's flagship Sancerre Blanc Le Mont, made from organically farmed Sauvignon Blanc grown on the edge of the Touraine territory, on soils of clay and limestone mixed with sand and flint. Grapes are hand harvested at optimal ripeness, then sorted before a gentle pressing. 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Farming organically across twenty-five hectares, the estate has become one of the region's most respected producers, championing native varieties that are increasingly rare elsewhere in the Loire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMargot is built from Pineau d'Aunis, a spicy, lesser-known red grape historically used mostly for blending but treated here as the star. The organically farmed vines grow on the region's characteristic clay and flint soils, giving the wine its lifted aromatics and peppery edge. Vinification favors a light touch, with the finished wine left unfined and only lightly filtered, preserving its bright, direct character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass it shows floral perfume alongside notes of sour cherry and ripe plum, framed by a distinct peppery spice and a chalky, whetstone minerality. The palate is fresh and light-bodied, with supple, persistent tannin and a savory, spiced finish. 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The domaine farms nineteen hectares organically across Chinon's varied terroir, from gravelly river terraces to limestone hillsides and flint-laced plateau soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVieilles Vignes comes from the estate's oldest Cabernet Franc, planted decades ago on gravel and clay-limestone soils that yield naturally low, concentrated crops. Grapes undergo a long maceration with gentle punch-downs to extract flavor gradually, followed by up to eighteen months of aging split between concrete vats and a small proportion of oak barrels, with only a modest share of new wood to keep the fruit's character front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine offers aromas of raspberry, cassis, and dark wild berries, joined by notes of licorice and a touch of clove. On the palate it is medium-bodied and silky, with fine, powdery tannins leading to a long, ethereal finish. 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The domaine covers 12 hectares, with three hectares devoted to Pinot Noir for red and rosé production, all from vines 25 years and older.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines selected for the rosé are grown on caillottes limestone soils with an easterly exposure, allowing slow, gradual ripening. Sustainable viticulture has been practiced here for over twenty years, with partial vine thinning in July to encourage good health and maturity. The Pinot Noir grapes are harvested early to preserve the freshness and acidity essential to a fine rosé. The wine is made from a blend of 60% direct press and 40% saignée, with the bled juice drawn off after a light maceration to achieve its characteristic salmon color. After settling, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a pale salmon pink wine with delicate aromas of roses and orange blossom that open into gooseberry and peach blossom as the wine warms in the glass. 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His son Matthieu joined the domaine in 2000 and led its conversion to organic farming, achieving certification in 2006 while expanding the estate's holdings to thirty two hectares across a diverse patchwork of gravel, limestone, and sandy soils in Chinon and neighboring Cravant-les-Coteaux. Today the Baudrys are counted among the appellation's most celebrated producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLes Granges comes from eight hectares of vines along the Vienne River in Cravant, planted on nearly pure sand and gravel with almost no clay, a warm, fast-draining site that favors early ripeness and avoids the leafy, vegetal notes Cabernet Franc can show on cooler ground. Grapes are hand harvested, destemmed without crushing, and moved by gravity into unlined cement vats, where fermentation proceeds spontaneously with native yeasts and no temperature control. The wine macerates for roughly two weeks before aging seven to ten months in concrete, then is bottled without filtration, with only minimal sulfur used throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe glass shows a ruby red color with aromas of red plum, cherry, and floral perfume, layered with a touch of savory spice. The palate is light to medium bodied, bright and fresh, with smooth, powdery tannins and a clean, uncomplicated finish. 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Les Grézeaux comes from one of the estate's earliest and most prized plots, purchased back in the 1970s and now home to some of the domaine's oldest vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grézeaux vineyard sits on gravelly, sandy soils near the Vienne River, where vines over sixty years old dig deep for water and minerality. Grapes are harvested entirely by hand and fermented with native yeasts, without added sulfur during vinification. Since 2017 the wine has been aged in large, slightly porous cement vats rather than oak, a choice that preserves the pure, direct expression of fruit and terroir that defines this cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 shows a bright red and black fruit character, with notes of blackberry and raspberry backed by a savory, smoky undertone from the gravel soils. The palate is fresh and mouthwatering, carried by brisk acidity and fine-grained tannin toward a lively finish. 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Olga Raffault built the estate's reputation over decades of dedicated winemaking, and today her granddaughter Sylvie, along with husband Eric de la Vigerie, continues that legacy with certified organic farming across the property's historic vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Barnabés draws on parcels shaped by the Loire's alluvial deposits and the Vienne's gravel beds, giving the wine its signature combination of freshness and structure. The Cabernet Franc grapes are left whole and uncrushed during an initial steeping period, with the must then gradually warmed toward twenty-five degrees Celsius to coax out primary fruit and floral aromatics before fermentation completes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a wine of deep ruby color with violet reflections, opening to aromas of violet, raspberry, and blackcurrant. On the palate it is moderately weighted and juicy, with supple, velvety tannins that carry into a smooth, enveloping texture and a delicate finish. 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The domaine has been a family business for over a century, passing from father to son, with the estate covering just over 11 hectares situated in the southern part of Sancerre at the foot of the surrounding hillsides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate devotes 28.5 acres to Sauvignon Blanc for white wine production. Domaine René Malleron practices sustainable agriculture, with chemical treatments used only when strictly necessary and grasses allowed to grow between the vine rows to attract beneficial insects and prevent erosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard soils are predominantly limestone clays with pebbles and red soil. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures in stainless steel, and the wine ages on fine lees before bottling. 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Claude and Philippe Alliet built a reputation in the 1990s for a more refined, precise style of winemaking, moving away from the heavier extraction and aggressive oak treatment common at the time. Philippe's son Pierre has worked alongside him since 2005, and together they now farm about nineteen hectares organically across gravel, limestone, and tuffeau soils that give the estate's wines their distinctive depth and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoteau de Noire is sourced from one of Chinon's most celebrated sites, a steep, south-facing slope of clay and tuffeau limestone that provides excellent drainage and full sun exposure. The wine is 100 percent Cabernet Franc from vines more than forty-five years old, hand harvested from low-yielding plots. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, followed by a long, gentle maceration. The wine then matures for about eighteen months in French oak, mostly older casks, allowing the fruit and terroir to remain the focus rather than the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine shows a deep ruby color with garnet edges, opening to aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and violet layered with cedar, pencil lead, and licorice. On the palate it is full-bodied and textured, with powdery tannins, bright acidity, and a long, mineral finish. 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The estate has since grown to roughly thirty hectares, with son Matthieu now working alongside his father while holding firmly to the family's traditionalist approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe Domaine draws mainly from a parcel near Les Mollières in Saint-Louans, where thin sand and clay sit over limestone, rounded out by fruit from the lower reaches of Clos Guillot on similar soils. Farmed organically and made entirely from Cabernet Franc, the wine ferments with native yeasts before resting for fifteen months in wooden vats and cement, aged with almost no added sulfur. This slow, hands-off process lets the distinct character of each parcel come through clearly in the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 offers elegant aromas of berry, wet stone, and herbs, with supple, fresh red fruit and mineral flavors carrying through the palate. It drinks well now but has the structure to reward another five to ten years in the cellar. 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The property dates back to at least 1576, when it was sold to a local cardinal who left behind an old Latin inscription translating to \"Here by conscience and wisdom all things are conducted,\" a fitting motto for the meticulous, low-intervention work Pascal and his son, Charles-Eusèbe, still carry out across their two hundred hectares, now HVE level 3 certified for sustainable farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards sit precisely on the geological seam between Anjou's two soil types, the pale limestone of Anjou Blanc to the west and the darker volcanic schist of Anjou Noir to the east, giving this wine a foot in both camps. Made entirely from Chenin Blanc, from vines averaging around twenty-five years old, the wine ferments and ages in stainless steel with minimal handling, letting the interplay of the two soils come through undisguised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine shows fresh lemon blossom, honey, and ripe apricot over notes of chalk and slate. 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Farming follows a reasoned, low-intervention approach, and the grapes are gently pressed before the juice settles, ferments in temperature-controlled stainless steel, and rests on its lees for several months with periodic stirring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine shows bright citrus and citrus peel aromas layered with stony, saline minerality and subtle florals. The palate is racy and energetic, finishing long, dry, and refreshing. 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The result is a Sancerre that leans on instinct and site rather than heavy intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe estate's nine hectares sit on Chavignol's prized \"terre blanche,\" a chalky, limestone rich soil often compared to the Kimmeridgian ground of Chablis, and considered among the finest terroir in the entire Sancerre appellation. Old vines are hand harvested and vinified simply, letting the site's natural minerality carry through into the finished wine rather than layering on winemaking technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe glass opens with lemon, grapefruit, pear, and green apple, underscored by hints of cream, lily, and fresh herbs. The palate is notably creamy for a Sauvignon Blanc, built on bright acidity and a chalky, mineral core that lingers into a long finish. 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Christian, often described locally as the driving force behind the domaine, has built a reputation for consistent quality across vintages, and Moulin des Vrillères has become one of the estate's best known bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe wine is a blend of several parcels of Sauvignon Blanc, drawn from vines around thirty years old planted in clay-limestone soils around Sury-en-Vaux. Fermentation and aging both take place in stainless steel, with the wine spending roughly three months on its lees to build texture and depth without introducing any oak influence. This straightforward, tank-based approach keeps the focus squarely on the vineyard's fruit and mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe color is a pale, clear yellow, with delicate white floral aromas that develop into citrus with time in the glass. The palate is fresh and lively, with real purity and intensity of fruit, backed by fine minerality and a tangy, herbaceous finish. 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Today Christian and Karine Lauverjat run the domaine together, joined in 2019 by their son Kevin, while daughter Suzie manages the family's wine shop in the town of Sancerre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis red Sancerre is made entirely from Pinot Noir, grown across parcels in Sury-en-Vaux and neighboring Sainte-Gemme-en-Sancerrois. The appellation's cooler climate, set apart from Burgundy, tends to produce reds that are lighter in color and body but full of delicacy and finesse. Fermentation and aging take place in large wooden conical tanks, and the wine passes through a gentle clay filtration designed to preserve its natural texture and character without stripping away nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 shows a pale, translucent color with a lifted, aromatic nose of red fruit. On the palate it is soft and pure, with supple tannins and a concentrated, harmonious feel that carries through to a long, fresh finish. 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This cuvée blends two lieux-dits, Le Parc and La Croix Picot, whose southern exposure brings full ripeness while proximity to the river keeps things cool, and the site's schist, sandstone, and shale soils give the wine real tension. Fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel with malolactic fermentation avoided, expect a precise, dry white with honey, Meyer lemon, and spring flower notes, backed by bright acidity and mineral drive. 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Matthieu Delaporte, who took over from his father in 2010 at just 22, has converted the estate to biodynamic farming and continues to push the domaine's quality higher. This cuvée is blended from 28 separate plots averaging 35 years of vine age, grown on a mix of Kimmeridgian limestone (Caillottes) and the region's signature flint soil (Silex), mostly on south-facing slopes. Hand-harvested, fermented and aged in stainless steel, and kept on fine lees for six months before an unfiltered, gravity bottling. Expect a bright, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc with citrus, blackcurrant, and chalky flint character, and real energy through the finish. 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