{"title":"Sancerre","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Sancerre_Collection_Banner_d10168bd-33a8-4ee7-b31e-17aebfaa4a29.jpg?v=1770592079\" alt=\"Sancerre Vineyards in the Loire Valley\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerched on a hilltop in the Central Loire, the medieval town of \u003cstrong\u003eSancerre\u003c\/strong\u003e is the spiritual home of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/sauvignon-blanc-grape-variety\" title=\"Explore our range of Sauvignon Blanc wines for sale online at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. While the grape is now grown globally, it is here - on the fossil-rich, Kimmeridgian limestone and flint soils - that it finds its most articulate and elegant voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the tropical \"fruit bombs\" of the New World, Sancerre is a wine of structure, tension, and stone. The region's unique terroir, composed of \"Caillottes\" (pebbles) and \"Silex\" (flint), imparts a signature smoky minerality (often called pierre à fusil or \"gunflint\") that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect notes of gooseberry, freshly cut grass, and crushed oyster shell. It is the ultimate gastronomic white, possessing the acidity to cut through rich foods and serving as the perfect partner for the region’s famous goat cheese, Crottin de Chavignol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe work with producers who respect this land, including the biodynamic pioneer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/domaine-vacheron-sancerre\" title=\"Buy Domaine Vacheron Wines Online at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Vacheron \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eand the historic \u003cstrong\u003eAlphonse Mellot\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring that every bottle captures the true essence of this iconic appellation.\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. [#intro]Organic \u0026amp; biodynamic Sancerre, with generous, creamy fruit and subtle minerality...[\/intro] \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine du Nozay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14692056891450,"sku":"A23DUNOZAY-1","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Sancerre.jpg?v=1577664021"},{"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. Sourced from vines grown on stony, chalky soils in and around Bué, green harvested, hand picked, fermented using native selected yeasts and then vinified in oak vats and stainless steel. This is a paragon of fine Sancerre, a model of purity, intensity and balance.[#intro]A superb expression of Sauvignon Blanc from one of Sancerre's finest producers...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vincent Pinard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32056924307523,"sku":"A20PINARDFLORES-1","price":31.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/SancerreFloresBottle.jpg?v=1599911241"},{"product_id":"domaine-arnaud-stephanie-dezat-sancerre","title":"Domaine Arnaud \u0026 Stéphanie Dezat Sancerre 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe famous André Dezat made a name for this Domaine over 40 years ago before handing operations over to his sons Louis and Simon Dezat and their respective sons Arnaud and Firmin. The third generation of cousins running the Domaine decided to go their separate ways and have since amicably split the Domaine in two. 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":"A25AETSDEZATSANCERRE","price":26.0,"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. The nose is all about stones, you can almost smell the small white fractured pebbles, then on the palate a touch of flint, ripe citrus, honey, green olive and blood orange pith. [#intro]A stellar Sancerre of great intensity from the iconic Chêne Marchand vineyard...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vincent Pinard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40025130205251,"sku":"A20PINARDCHENEMARCHAND","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/CheneMarchandBottle.jpg?v=1656524677"},{"product_id":"domaine-balland-sancerre-grand-cuvee","title":"Domaine Balland Sancerre Grand Cuvée 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine Balland Sancerre Grande Cuvée is 100% Sauvignon Blanc sourced from a few specially selected parcels of just 2 hectares of clay and limestone pebbles. 60% of the wine is fermented and aged in 600L new oak barrels which gently coat the wine adding incredible depth and complexity. The remaining 40% is aged and matured in stainless steel. The wine is matured for 12 months with regular bâtonnage before bottling. 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. [#intro]A rich, racy \u0026amp; elegant Sancerre of incredible depth and complexity...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Balland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40881199349827,"sku":"A23BALLANDGRANDCUVEE","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/GrandCruBottle.jpg?v=1678291787"},{"product_id":"domaine-vacheron-sancerre-blanc","title":"Domaine Vacheron Sancerre Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vacheron Sancerre Blanc is a dry white wine produced from organic and biodynamically farmed Sauvignon Blanc grapes. With cellars located in the historic centre of Sancerre, Domaine Vacheron have vineyards primarily in the hard, flinty soils of Sancerre as wells as smaller holdings on softer limestone and clay soils. Vacheron’s ‘Village’ Sancerre Blanc is a combination of both terroirs, resulting in an intense yet pure Sauvignon Blanc with notes of citrus, white peach, cut grass and flint. [#intro]Vacheron's 'Village' Sancerre is a subtly mineral and wholly satisfying Sauvignon Blanc...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Vacheron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41424093413443,"sku":"A23VACHERONSANCERREBLANC-1","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/SancerreBlancBt.jpg?v=1715762620"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Sancerre_Collection_Image.jpg?v=1770592199","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/sancerre.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}