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It is now run by the energetic mother-daughter team of Monique and Tessa Laroche. The estate comprises 9.6 Ha of Chenin Blanc and .8 Ha Cabernet Franc. The vineyards are all south and southwest facing hillsides in the sub-appellation of \"Roche Aux Moines\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavennieres is located on the Western edge of the Anjou region in the Loire valley, not far from the city of Angers. The vineyards are located on hillsides along the Loire river. The proximity to the river helps to temper the cold of the region as well as to encourage ripeness and protect against springtime frosts. The soils in Savennières are predominantly schists with some sandstone and clay. They tend to produce a flinty, drier style Chenin Blanc that can age for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate has always taken a natural approach in their vineyard work and cellar practices. 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Bottling is done around 9-10 months after harvest, though the winery stocks vintages for sale back almost 20 years! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-field-notes-viticulture field-type-text-long field-label-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003eOrganic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTessa Laroche\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e100% Chenin Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLoire Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloral and intense aroma. Flavors of white flowers and yellow fruit that evolves towards complex notes of acacia and candied fruit. Gastronomy wine. Pairs well with pike, turbot, lobster, white truffle risotto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you’ve never had a great Savennieres before, this demonstrates how magnificent they can be. Brimming with citrus blossom and floral honey notes, this has a spectacular mineral intensity and vitality that take your breath away. At the super-long finish there’s a haunting smoky character. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Grenouille","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51843875930417,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Domaine_aux_Moines_Savennieres-Roche_aux_Moines_Loire_France_2022_top_scoring.jpg?v=1760987323"},{"product_id":"daniel-crochet-sancerre-loire-france-2023","title":"Daniel Crochet, Sancerre Blanc, Loire, France, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Y_f-pkTfcX0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis domaine is in its fourth generation; Daniel Crochet took over the family business in 1996 after studying viticulture and oenology at the Lycée Wine Avize in the Marne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1996, operations have expanded to today where the vineyard covers an area of 9.15 hectares, 5.92 hectares of which are planted with Sauvignon Blanc, and 3.23 hectares with Sauvignon Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plots are located in the towns of Sancerre and Bué–all AOC Sancerre.  The soils are composed of “terres blanches”, or clay-limestone, and “caillottes”, or pebbly limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree important viticultural techniques are employed on the estate: ploughing, ENM (the practice of permitting natural grass to grown among the wines), and cultivation of grass between the rows of vines. This alone represents 70% of the property with the aim to preserve soil quality and avoid erosion as well as limiting the yields of the vines in order to obtain the maximum concentration in the grapes.  In addition, a conscientious and environmentally responsible program of pest and disease control is practiced throughout the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDaniel Crochet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSancerre, Loire Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePale gold color with green reflections. Fresh and fruity on the nose, and a pure expression of the grape varietal on the palate. Pairs with goat cheeses, white fish, and lighter dishes like carpaccio. Serve at 10-12°C when consumed as an aperitif, and 12-14°C with meals.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size: 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Grenouille","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51847862518065,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Daniel_Crochet_Sancerre_Blanc_Loire_France_2023.jpg?v=1758193371"},{"product_id":"domaine-masson-blondelet-villa-paulus-pouilly-fume-loire-france-2023","title":"Domaine Masson-Blondelet, 'Villa Paulus,' Pouilly-Fume, Loire, France, 2023 (special purchase)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMichelle and Jean-Michel Masson created DOMAINE MASSON-BLONDELET in 1975. In 1980, in the heart of the village of Pouilly, they built a buried cellar on 3 levels to work by gravity. In 2000, their two children Mélanie and Pierre-François joined them. They are the seventh generation of winemakers of the estate. Our 21 hectares of vines of SAUVIGNON BLANC and Pinot Noir are planted on slopes on the best terroirs of the AOC. They are oriented South\/South-East and can benefit of a micro-climate created by the Loire River. At this place, the river is classified as natural reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe don’t use CHEMICAL FERTILISERS since more than 40 years and we don’t use any HERBICIDE NOR INSECTICIDE since 2002! The loughing of our soils is crucial. 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It is ideal alone as an aperitif. It is the perfect\u003cbr\u003ematch with starters, fish, poultry, white meat and cheese (goat and sheep’s cheese, Comté). Harvested on Kimmeridgean marls (mix of white clay and fossilised shells) this wine can be paired with fish when it is young and then with poultry and white meats after several years. Smoother and longer than “Les Angelots”, “Villa Paulus” will be excellent with a pike served with white butter sauce, a risotto with porcini mushrooms, scallops cooked in Pouilly-Fumé sauce or a turbot served with lemon and girollre mushrooms. Aged around 5-6 years, it perfectly matches poultry with morel mushrooms or scrambled eggs with truffles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2022 Vintage)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLemon-gold in hue, rich aromas of white peach are wrapped in a jacket of quince, bosc pear, dried apricot and honeyed orange zest. Round and partially creamy in texture, the wine has a linear quality that combines precision with playful depth that lingers informally on the finish.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grapex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51852847841585,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Domaine_Masson-Blondelet_Villa_Paulus_Pouilly-Fume_Loire_France_2023.jpg?v=1758287584"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-pepiere-muscadet-sevre-et-maine-sur-lie-clos-des-briords-loire-france-2023","title":"Domaine de la Pepiere, Clos des Briords, Muscadet, Sevre-et-Maine Sur Lie, Loire, France, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/marchantofwine.com\/products\/wednesday-january-27th-7pm-loire-valley-wine-dinner-with-hosts-kermit-lynch-chef-christophe-eme\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOn the doorstep of Brittany, Domaine de la Pépière is located in the village of Maisdon sur Sèvre. On the doorstep of Brittany, Domaine de la Pépière dwells in the village of Maisdon sur Sèvre. Its history as a winery dates from 1984 when Marc, a boy from the hamlet of La Pépière, created the domain.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its creation, Domaine de la Pépière has kept on growing over the years through the purchase of well-targeted plots, often old and situated on outstanding terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelon B., the unique grape variety used to produce Muscadet, is enhanced by the complexity of the soil and subsoil of the domain: granite, granodiorite, gneiss and gabbro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we are convinced that the quality of our wines depend on the quality of our grapes, we choose our working method in line with our philosophy. Rémi’s arrival in 2017 helped the conversion to organic farming and Gwénaëlle’s in 2013 to biodynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2020 was the year when Marc finally retired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003er\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003es\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRémi Branger and Gwénaëlle Croix\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes\/Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e100% Melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLoire, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Briords cuvée expresses itself with a great tension, a nice vivacity and lemony notes. Served decanted at 12-14°C, it goes perfectly with raw shellfish, goat cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farm Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52262795411761,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Domaine_de_la_Pepiere_Clos_des_Briords_Muscadet_Sevre-et-Maine_Sur_Lie_Loire_France_2023_label.jpg?v=1770063099"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-pallus-messanges-rouges-chinon-loire-france-2024","title":"Domaine de Pallus, Messanges Rouges, Chinon, Loire, France, 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBertrand Sourdais made a name for himself at Spain's upstart Dominio de Atauta, before returning to his family estate in Cravant-les-Côteaux in the heart of the Chinon appelation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 2010, seven years after taking the reins, Bertrand began reducing yields and converting the vineyards to biodynamic practices. This was coupled with changes in the cellar such as longer macerations and élévage to capture the true personality of Chinon and his beloved Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flagship cuvée \"Les Pensées\" represents a blend of the estate's soils, combining fruit from limestone and clay for aromatics, heavier clay for power, and sand for finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the age of 30, Chinon-native Bertrand Sourdais had already made an impressive name for himself at Spain’s upstart, Dominio de Atauta. It was his first post at the helm, following stints at Mouton-Rothschild in Bordeaux, Santa Rita in Chile, and with Alvaro Palacios in Priorat. His work and experience at Atauta, discovering a new terroir of remote ancient, ungrafted vines far away from the heart of the Ribeira del Duero appellation, gave him many invaluable lessons. The most important of these was the need to think critically about every single step in the viticulture and winery work, being careful to honor tradition, and sometimes question it, and to avoid mistakes often made by a more standard and modernist approach. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy 2003, Bertrand was determined to return to France and take up the challenge of his beloved Cabernet Franc. His family estate, Domaine de Pallus, is located in Cravant-le-Côteaux, in the heart of the appellation, and is blessed with some of Chinon’s choicest vineyards. With vines averaging over 45 years of age, Pallus held all the potential Bertrand could hope for. Taking what he had learned from Atauta, he began his quest to find the ultimate limit for Pallus and by 2010, conversion to biodynamic practices was underway. Additionally, he reduced yields to approximately 30 hl\/ha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the cellar, Bertrand completely rethought the winemaking process. He employs an extended maceration of up to an thirty days, quite long by Loire Cabernet Franc standards, to capture the “true” personality of Chinon. Elévage is similarly long and gentle and primarily takes place in second passage barrels from elite Bordeaux estates. All in all, the wines are handled less, and bottled later, than almost any others in Chinon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMessanges—Messanges is an old Loire Valley name for Cabernet Franc. Bertrand is using this line for a Red and Rosé from his younger vines. Vinified for immediate accessibility, they are the perfect introduction to the Pallus style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBertrand Sourdais\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e100% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChinon, Loire, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMessanges is an old Loire Valley name for Cabernet Franc. Domaine de Pallus reveals the charm and seductive character of Cabernet Franc. It has a floral and spicy character that pairs well with sausages and goat cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage Wine Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53351710064945,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/DomainedePallus_MessangesRouges_Chinon_Loire_France_2021.jpg?v=1714329760"},{"product_id":"hippolyte-reverdy-sancerre-rouge-loire-valley-france-2018-copy","title":"Hippolyte Reverdy, Sancerre Rouge, Loire Valley, France, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/marchantofwine.com\/products\/wednesday-january-27th-7pm-loire-valley-wine-dinner-with-hosts-kermit-lynch-chef-christophe-eme\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/zoom-into-wine_feature-35_37c8057c-43a4-4844-969f-71cceca7a08e_480x480.png?v=1610573320\" width=\"134\" height=\"134\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHippolyte Reverdy's family has been making wine in the charming village of Verdigny, a commune of Sancerre in the eastern Loire, for many generations—perhaps as far back as 1600. Traditional in nature, the farm was planted to multiple crops, and the Reverdys raised goats and made small quantities of wine from their own vines for local consumption. It was not until the end of World War II that Hippolyte began increasing his Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir production, selling it to accommodate increasing demands from Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichel joined his father and brothers in 1971, shortly after finishing high school. Slowly but surely, Michel has found his own rhythm. Like his father Hippolyte REVERDY before him, Michel devotes all his time to his 14 hectares (11 planted with Sauvignon Blanc and 3 with Pinot Noir); he manages every aspect of the business from the production to the sales of his red, white and rose wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTalk about an intriguing and rare wine... this is a Sancerre ROUGE (not the white you drink all summer long as an aperitif!) and as such, is made of 100% Pinot Noir. There is very little Sancerre rouge made in the Loire Valley, and this is one of the region's top producers. Known for quality and prestige, Hippolyte Reverdy is from Kermit Lynch, a premier importer of French wines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe label itself hasn't changed in decades (which we love) and neither has the style of the house, which is traditional Sancerre, Their red here is made from vines averaging 30 years, planted in Siliceous Clay and Gravelly limestone soils. The grapes are 100% de-stemmed , fermentation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elasts for 2-3 weeks, the m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eust undergoes pump-overs twice a day for ideal tannin and color extraction and the w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eine is racked into 400-L barrels for the year, interrupted only by a natural malolactic fermentation in the Spring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled unfiltered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLoire Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith pure, bright Pinot fruit, the silkiness in the mouth makes this wine seem downright sexy. Some of other red Burgundies just got a bit jealous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery pure Sancerre aroma, generous, fresh, without grassy edges.  The palate is expansive, then the nervosity makes its appearance and the finish is dry and lipsmackingly good.  One of the things I love about it is that it leaves on the lips, not the palate, not the throat, but on your lips, a fresh little lemony whisper which makes it a fabulous complement to simple fish dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points- Ian Blackburn \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSancerre is dialing in on a wonderful style of Pinot! 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Founded in 1850 in the village of Saint-Satur, Domaine Laporte was run for decades in the mid-20th century by René Laporte. A visionary chair of the Sancerre appellation for 20 years, René was a pioneer in producing low-yield, characterful Sancerre during a time when many others in the region were focusing on quantity over quality. Then, in 1986, well-known winegrower from Chavignol Henri Bourgeois purchased the domaine from René, keeping the old vineyard, cellar and house and maintaining the excellent reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow under the watchful eyes of Henri's two grandsons, Arnaud and Cedric Bourgeois, Domaine Laporte is one of the most highly respected estates in the Loire Valley. It consists of more than 21 hectares, and the flagship Sancerre comes from one of the finest vineyards in the appellation, Domaine du Rochoy, a 6.8-hectare vineyard carved out of the flint hillside overlooking the Loire River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaporte is a certified organic producer and the wine here is made in a very traditional, natural way, employing organic methods and always ensuring a sense of purity and excellence. With the different cuvées, the Bourgeois are able to explore the different expressions of Sancerre, all to very appealing effect.  Imported by Martines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming and vinification practices: Sustainable, Organic (Ecocert), Vegan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArnaud and Cedric Bourgeois\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"prodItemInfo_varietal\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSancerre, Loire, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Open Sans',sans-serif; color: rgb(34,34,34);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Open Sans',sans-serif; color: rgb(34,34,34);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDomaine Laporte's hallmark Sancerre is back with the arrival of the 2025 vintage. While longtime fans may notice a slightly different label, the wine itself remains unchanged. Formerly known as Le Rochoy, the wine will now be released as Cuvée R, reflecting updated vineyard designation requirements adopted throughout Sancerre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe change stems from a region-wide effort to align vineyard names with the historic cadastral maps that define official lieux-dits. While René Laporte traditionally referred to the entire flint-rich hillside as Le Rochoy, the vineyard source for this wine actually spans two neighboring parcels: Le Rochoy and Les Ratilleries. Beginning with the 2025 vintage, the wine will be labeled Cuvée R in recognition of these sites. The sourcing, winemaking, and style remain exactly as before: silex-driven Sancerre from vineyards overlooking the Loire, offering pronounced minerality, saline tension, white flower aromatics, and the precision that has made Le Rochoy a customer favorite for years.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Open Sans',sans-serif; color: rgb(34,34,34);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Open Sans',sans-serif; color: rgb(34,34,34);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis bright and fresh white has aromas of sliced apples, herbs and stones. It’s medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Vivid and textured with a delicious, persistent finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. 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Aromas of caramel and liquorice give it a vinous character. Good freshness at the end showing grapefruit and blood orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e a perfect summer wine, excellent with barbeque and cold meats. 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Ideally located between the Sèvre and Maine rivers on granite terroirs, the Domaine de la Grenaudière produces 100% Melon de Bourgogne wines. The long ageing on lees makes it possible to create Muscadets that express the purest expression of the terroir.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMathilde Ollivier and Stéphane Cottenceau \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes\/Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e100% Melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLoire, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight gold colour. Typical nose, reminiscent of lime, wild flowers. Palate balanced with the liveliness and roundness of ageing on lees. Citrus and yellow fruit aromas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVivid and focused, showing lemons, apples and baking spices. Medium-bodied and crunchy with delicious apple character on the palate and a flavorful finish. Drink now.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Berkeley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55649611743537,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/DomainedelaGrenaudiere_MuscadetSevreEtMaineSurLie_Loire_France_2024.jpg?v=1786141160"},{"product_id":"domaine-vacheron-sancerre-blanc-loire-france-2025","title":"Domaine Vacheron, Sancerre Blanc, Loire, France, 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Y_f-pkTfcX0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Vacherons are without question Sancerre’s leading winemaking clan. 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From the family’s pioneering work in identifying and exploiting the region’s top terroirs to their leading position in biodynamic viticulture today, there are few if any artisans in Sancerre as exacting or as respected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat-grandfather Maurice Vacheron tended a few vines back when Sancerre was but a stop on a village road. His son, Jean, was the first of the family to specialize in producing wine, paying particular attention to the influence of terroir on Sauvignon Blanc. 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Traditional in nature, the farm was planted to multiple crops, and the Reverdys raised goats and made small quantities of wine from their own vines for local consumption. It was not until the end of World War II that Hippolyte began increasing his Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir production, selling it to accommodate increasing demands from Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichel joined his father and brothers in 1971, shortly after finishing high school. Slowly but surely, Michel has found his own rhythm. 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