{"product_id":"christian-thirot-fournier-domaine-des-vieux-pruniers-sancerre-2025-loire-france","title":"Christian Thirot-Fournier Domaine des Vieux Pruniers Sancerre 2025 (Loire, France)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChristian Thirot-Fournier’s family has been making wine in the Sancerre region for several generations. Their winery and most of their nine hectares of vineyards are located in the chalky, clay soil around their village of Bué, where many of Sancerre’s most prestigious vineyards are located. The soil around this village contains the perfect balance of chalk and clay. The wines are thus quite floral and high toned in the nose while having a rich, full-bodied middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTheir harvest is done entirely by hand. The grapes are pressed slowly and gently, and after a simple racking, the alcoholic fermentation starts and goes on for several weeks at around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Standard fining and a light filtration follow in the winter, and the wines are bottled in the spring to retain their freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-9 col-print-9\"\u003eSancerre Blanc\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-3 col-print-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"m-0\"\u003eVarietal\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-9 col-print-9\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-3 col-print-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"m-0\"\u003eFarming\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-9 col-print-9\"\u003eNatural farming\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-3 col-print-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"m-0\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-9 col-print-9\"\u003eDry Farmed, Estate grown grapes, No pesticides nor herbicides in the vineyard., Stainless Steel Vat aged, Stainless Steel Vat Fermented, Stainless Steel Vat Fermented \u0026amp; Aged\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-3 col-print-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"m-0\"\u003eSoil Type\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-9 col-print-9\"\u003eChalky Limestone, Clay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-holder mp-10\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Clay and crushed chalk over chalky limestone bedrock in the prized village of Bué\u003cbr\u003eVinification: Indigenous yeasts. Fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks.\u003cbr\u003eDelicate mineral notes of chalk and slate with good citrus and melon in the nose. Firm acidity brace this wine so that it will stand up to and marry well with fish, shellfish and goat cheese. Fairly rich in the middle with nice snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapper d-print-none\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn-orange btn-print\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beauneimports.com\/product\/sancerre-blanc\/#\"\u003ePrint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BEAUNE IMPORTS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53260990939501,"sku":null,"price":36.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/large_aa5df5ac-8c8d-4a71-82ed-8002c58d8c99.webp?v=1777162693","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/christian-thirot-fournier-domaine-des-vieux-pruniers-sancerre-2025-loire-france","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}