Domaine Jean-Paul Balland Sancerre Half Bottle

Country: France Region: Loire Valley

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Vintage: 2024

Colour: White Style: Dry

Producer: Domaine Jean-Paul Balland

Description:

Successors of a long lineage of winegrowers, Jean-Paul and Magali Balland have, for 40 years, patiently developed the family Estate.

The domain remains familial. Jean-Paul is still passionate and is training Julien, Isabelle’s husband, to take care of the vineyard.

In the heart of France, in the Cher county, extends a small wine-growing area of 15 kilometers by 10.
It can be represented in the form of an island with tormented relief, bordered up by the Loire to the East and dominated by the “piton de Sancerre”.
Geological layers from very distant eras overlap and coexist at the same level. In some places, entire geological stages disappear. Other layers intertwine, giving rise to new eminences…
In Sancerre, the roots of a vine thus cross several layers of rock with vastly different characteristics. The oldest of which would have remained inaccessible without the original geological accident.
This wealth is shared by three main terroirs. From West to East they are:
• White lands
• “Caillottes”
• Clay-siliceous soils

Tasting Note:

A classic fresh Sancerre, as always made from 100% Sauvignon.  This is grown on some of the best chalky clay soil and made in stainless steel tanks so as to retain freshness whilst also retaining a rich diversity of fruity flavours.  Balland is one of the most respected family growers of the area and is a frequent medal winner. 

Food Matches: Shellfish / Oysters / Mussels / White Meat