{"title":"Domaine des Berthiers | Pouilly Fumé","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_d6c7805a-486e-4157-a13f-39aa275435db.jpg?v=1565247981\" alt=\"J C Dagueneau Domaine des Berthiers Winery\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated in the small village of Verdigny in the Sancerre region of the Loire Valley, the Fournier family has been making wine for many generations. The estate has grown from 5 acres in 1950 to almost 150 acres today, divided over the appellations of Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, and Menetou-Salon. The improvements made in vinification techniques and the permanent concern for quality result in well-balanced wines of great diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1995, the Fournier family acquired the vineyards of Domaine des Berthiers, which previously belonged to Jean-Claude Dagueneau (father of Didier Dagueneau). They are situated in the hamlet of Berthiers, which is located in the village of Saint-Andelain. The appellation is located on siliceous south-southwest facing hillsides overlooking the Loire River. As a result, the vineyard benefits from well-drained soils and very good exposure, favoring the production of grapes that result in age-worthy and complex wines. Vinification includes a slow temperature regulated fermentation for a period of three to four weeks, which allows the maximum extraction of aromas leading to a final freshness. Aging on fine lees adds richness and is what gives this wine its 'fumé' character. Generous and full-bodied, the wines exhibit the rich, spicy, and smoky nuances of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fournier-pere-fils.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fournier Père et Fils Website\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFournier Père et Fils Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image_0d030de3-9d0a-4a6c-a508-da28459f6e4c.jpg?v=1565248489","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/domaine-des-berthiers-pouilly-fume-france.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}