Sancerre "La Pente", Emile Balland

Sancerre "La Pente", Emile Balland - 2021

Item # 38564 750 mL

A full-bodied, richer style of Sancerre as the wine was partially aged in large, seasoned wood barrels. This slow exposure to air renders a wine with great sophistication. The vines are younger, 15 years in age and come from Sauvignon Blanc vines planted in clay and limestone soils.
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Color
White
Vintage
2021
Country
France
Region
Loire
Sub-Region
Sancerre
Producer
Emile Balland
Grape Variety
Sauvignon Blanc
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Loire

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