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La Porte Blanche Sancerre 2023 (750ml)
Price: $33.99
Sale Price: $26.99
| Producer | La Porte Blanche Sancerre |
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| Vintage | 2023 |
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| Sku | 33330 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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La Porte Blanche Sancerre 2023
Nose: The aromatics are bright, fresh, and intensely expressive. Expect dominant notes of zesty citrus (lemon, grapefruit, a hint of lime) and crisp green apple. A signature of Sancerre is present: a distinct flinty minerality or a subtle "gunflint" aroma. Hints of fresh cut grass, white blossom, and a delicate touch of gooseberry or passionfruit can also emerge, adding layers to its pristine bouquet.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a remarkable razor-sharp acidity that provides incredible freshness and a mouth-watering sensation. Flavors of lemon, lime, and green apple are prominent and pure. The mineral notes detected on the nose translate onto the palate as a saline or wet stone character, contributing to its backbone and length. It is unequivocally bone-dry, with no perceptible sweetness, emphasizing its lean and elegant structure. The balance between fruit, acidity, and minerality is a hallmark of this style.
Finish: The finish is clean, long, and incredibly refreshing, leaving a lingering impression of citrus zest and chalky minerality. It's a precise and invigorating conclusion, encouraging another sip.
Pairing
Oysters on the Half Shell: The wine's crispness and minerality are a divine match for briny oysters.
Grilled White Fish: Like cod, halibut, snapper, or sole, simply prepared with lemon and herbs.
Steamed Mussels or Clams: In a white wine and herb broth.
Shrimp Scampi or Ceviche: The citrus and freshness align perfectly.
Sancerre
Located in the eastern Loire Valley, Sancerre is arguably the most famous region globally for Sauvignon Blanc.
The unique terroir is primarily composed of three types of soil, all limestone-based, which contribute to the wines' distinctive minerality:
Terres Blanches (White Earths): Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils, yielding wines with power and structure, suitable for aging. (This might be the inspiration for "La Porte Blanche").
Caillottes (Pebbles): Stony, calcareous soils, producing aromatic, fruity wines that are approachable young.
Silex (Flint): Flint-rich soils, contributing a smoky, gunflint character and often more age-worthy wines.
