Sancerre Blanc, Domaine Jean-Paul Balland 2023
France, Loire Valley
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£28.90
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Description
In a nutshell:
A wonderfully characterful Sancerre from the village of Bué, one of the finest in the appellation.
The lowdown:
Now in the hands of Jean-Paul's daughter Isabelle, the standards of this excellent estate remain as high as ever. The wine is full of lemon, lime, melon and apple along with some riper, warmer fruits as well. There's certainly plenty going on here and with more weight and body than a lot of Sancerres it rounds off with a lovely, creamy mouthfeel, crisp acidity and excellent length.
The Producer:
Jean-Paul Balland and his wife Magali, having successfully run their estate around the village of Bué just west of Sancerre, for many years have handed over the reins to their daughters, Elise and Isabelle. Isabelle, a Burgundy-trained oenologist, oversees winemaking, while her husband Julien, who joined the domaine in 2017, is responsible for the vineyards. Elise efficiently manages the administrative operations. With 20 hectares, including fine plots on Le Grand Chemarin and Le Chêne Marchand, their wines are known for being full and rich. Ballands wines exemplify Bué's style and are considered the village's best, being pioneers in oak vinification of Sauvignon Blanc. Isabelle upholds her father's high standards, ensuring the estate's esteemed reputation endures.
When to drink:
Naturally a great aperitif it's also ideal with seafood and well as the famous Chavignol goat's cheese.
A wonderfully characterful Sancerre from the village of Bué, one of the finest in the appellation.
The lowdown:
Now in the hands of Jean-Paul's daughter Isabelle, the standards of this excellent estate remain as high as ever. The wine is full of lemon, lime, melon and apple along with some riper, warmer fruits as well. There's certainly plenty going on here and with more weight and body than a lot of Sancerres it rounds off with a lovely, creamy mouthfeel, crisp acidity and excellent length.
The Producer:
Jean-Paul Balland and his wife Magali, having successfully run their estate around the village of Bué just west of Sancerre, for many years have handed over the reins to their daughters, Elise and Isabelle. Isabelle, a Burgundy-trained oenologist, oversees winemaking, while her husband Julien, who joined the domaine in 2017, is responsible for the vineyards. Elise efficiently manages the administrative operations. With 20 hectares, including fine plots on Le Grand Chemarin and Le Chêne Marchand, their wines are known for being full and rich. Ballands wines exemplify Bué's style and are considered the village's best, being pioneers in oak vinification of Sauvignon Blanc. Isabelle upholds her father's high standards, ensuring the estate's esteemed reputation endures.
When to drink:
Naturally a great aperitif it's also ideal with seafood and well as the famous Chavignol goat's cheese.
Details
| Categories | Wine / White Wine / Vibrant & Tangy Whites |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire Valley |
| Grape Variety | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| SKU | BA1720WN |
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