{"title":"THE LOIRE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_ccf455d3-ad59-4b47-b242-7b8577d73ed6.jpg?v=1528844794\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eOften called the \"Garden of France,\" the Loire Valley is a sprawling region that follows the path of the country’s longest river. Because it stretches from the Atlantic coast deep into the heart of the interior, it offers an incredible variety of styles, from bracingly dry whites to elegant, food-friendly reds and traditional method sparkling wines. The region is defined by its cool climate, which ensures every bottle possesses a signature freshness and high-toned acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIn the far west, near the ocean, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eMuscadet\u003c\/b\u003e provides the ultimate maritime white—bone-dry and saline, it is the classic partner for fresh oysters. Moving inland to the central \"Garden,\" the landscape is dominated by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"214\"\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"231\"\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/b\u003e. Here, the tuffeau limestone soils produce everything from the crisp, honeyed whites of Vouvray to the structured, raspberry-scented reds of Chinon and Saumur-Champigny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe \"Upper Loire\" to the east is the spiritual home of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e. The fabled vineyards of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"96\"\u003eSancerre\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"109\"\u003ePouilly-Fumé\u003c\/b\u003e set the global standard for the variety, delivering wines of intense minerality, citrus, and gunflint smoke. Whether you are seeking a refreshing Rosé, a complex sparkling wine, or a world-class white, our Loire collection celebrates the elegance and purity of this UNESCO World Heritage landscape.\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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