{"title":"CENTRAL VINEYARDS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CentralCollectionBanner-Ladoucette.jpg?v=1545910919\" alt=\"Domaine de Ladoucette World Famous Pouilly Fumé Wine Producer\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eLocated deep in the French countryside, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003eCentral Vineyards\u003c\/b\u003e represent the absolute pinnacle of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"133\"\u003eLoire Valley\u003c\/b\u003e winemaking. This beautiful, historic area is the proud home of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"209\"\u003eSancerre\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"222\"\u003ePouilly-Fumé\u003c\/b\u003e, two of the most famous and highly sought-after styles of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"293\"\u003ewhite wine\u003c\/b\u003e on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe secret to this region's legendary status is the earth. The vines here grow in unique, chalky, flint-rich soils, which give the wines a spectacular, crisp mineral energy. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"178\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e produced here is sophisticated, precise, and packed with elegant flavours of sharp citrus, green apple, and a gorgeous, smoky flint character. It is the ultimate choice for pairing with fresh goat's cheese, delicate seafood, or simply celebrating a special occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhile the whites are the global icons, the region also crafts a small amount of beautifully delicate, bright \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"109\"\u003ered wine\u003c\/b\u003e made from the Pinot Noir grape. Whether you are treating yourself to a world-class white or an elegant, fruit-forward red, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"245\"\u003eCentral Vineyards\u003c\/b\u003e deliver the gold standard of French sophistication in every single glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-du-nozay-sancerre-white-wine","title":"Domaine du Nozay Sancerre 2023","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003eDomaine du Nozay Sancerre is a multi-award winning Sancerre from a passionate, winemaking family dedicated solely to the pursuit of making the perfect expression of Sauvignon Blanc. Philippe de Benoist built Domaine du Nozay himself in 1970 and still manages the vineyards today while son Cyril runs the winery. His exuberant, single vineyard Sancerre is hard to beat with its ripe, grassy fruit and complex minerality. 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Harmonius and well balanced, with citrus and mineral characters on the palate leading to a long, elegant finish.[#intro]Classic Pouilly Fumé with expressive aromatics, flinty palate and a mouthwatering finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château de Tracy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14700256723002,"sku":"A22CDTRACYPF-1","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Pouilly_Fume.jpg?v=1538404335"},{"product_id":"henri-bourgeois-mont-de-joie-sauvignon-blanc-igp-val-de-loire","title":"Henri Bourgeois Mont de Joie Sauvignon Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mont de Joie Sauvignon Blanc by Henri Bourgeois is made from grapes grown on vines located just outside the Sancerre appellation and share many of its attributes. Delicious zesty fruit flavours with bright, gooseberry and mineral notes, this wine has much of Sancerre's class but without the price tag![#intro]This delicious Sauvignon Blanc has much of Sancerre's class but without the price tag!...[\/intro]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henri Bourgeois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16717858537530,"sku":"A23MONTDEJOIESB-1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Mont_de_Joie.jpg?v=1538480925"},{"product_id":"domaine-vincent-pinard-sancerre-cuvee-flores","title":"Domaine Vincent Pinard Sancerre Cuvée Florès 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sancerre Cuvée Florès is Domaine Vincent Pinard's flagship calling card. 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Brother and sister, Arnaud and Stéphanie Dezat have continued the family legacy producing a wonderful expression from across three different terroirs. They adopt a traditional form of ‘lutte raisonnée’ in the vineyard preferring to not use herbicides in order to preserve a natural biodiversity. In the cellar the wine is blended from across the different terroirs allowing to fully express the Pouilly Fumé appellation. Pale gold in colour the nose is powerful with notes of grapefruit, Mirabelle plums and spices. The palate is full and fresh with citrus fruit flavours and a vibrant zesty finish. 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Brother and sister Arnaud and Stéphanie Dezat have built new cellars close to the original domaine and are pursuing a traditional form of ‘lutte raisonnée’. From vines averaging 35 years old, this is a wonderfully expressive Sancerre with citrus, white flowers and exotic fruit aromas to the fore. Beautiful on entry to the palate with lovely acidity, the initial aromas detected on the nose emerge once again on the palate.[#intro]Superb value, classic Sancerre from Brother \u0026amp; Sister Arnaud \u0026amp; Stéphanie Dezat...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Arnaud \u0026 Stephanie Dezat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39948558467139,"sku":"A24AETSDEZATSANCERRE","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/SancerreNewBottle.jpg?v=1652632582"},{"product_id":"domaine-arnaud-stephanie-dezat-sancerre-rose","title":"Domaine Arnaud \u0026 Stéphanie Dezat Sancerre Rosé 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine Arnaud \u0026amp; Stéphanie Dezat Sancerre Rosé is an elegant, refreshing and crisp style of rosé made from the Pinot Noir grape grown in the Sancerre region of the Loire Valley. The vast majority of Sancerre is planted with the Sauvignon Blanc grape with only about 20% dedicated to Pinot Noir and much of that is made into red wine, leaving only minuscule quantities for rosé. The Dezat brother and sister team of Arnaud and Stéphanie have a tiny plot of some of the finest Pinot Noir in the entire region and they gently craft it into this exquisite Sancerre Rosé. Intensely refreshing like a coupe of strawberry and raspberry sorbet topped with frozen redcurrants, a twist of pink grapefruit peel and a whisper of Chantilly cream.[#intro]An exquisite Sancerre Rosé that takes rarity to a whole new level...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Arnaud \u0026 Stephanie Dezat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40007761395779,"sku":"A23A\u0026SDEZATSANCERREROSE","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/SancerreRoseBottle_893cf382-0de6-486c-a93b-51c4d5221c08.jpg?v=1655206705"},{"product_id":"domaine-vincent-pinard-sancerre-chene-marchand","title":"Domaine Vincent Pinard Sancerre Chêne Marchand 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Vincent Pinard's Chêne Marchand is one of the great vineyards of Sancerre whose Oxfordian limestone soils produce an iconic Sancerre of complexity, nerve and depth. 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To the nose there are initial aromas of exotic fruits such as mango and lychee alongside fresh scents of lime blossom and verbena. As the nose develops more complex aromas come to the fore with brioche, white peach and citrus supported by notes of sweet spices. The palate is full flavoured, rich and elegant with ripe mango fruits, quince jelly, spice and subtle notes of honey. 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