Domaine Laporte - Sancerre 'Le Rochoy' 2023 (750ml)
Price: $46.99
| Producer | Domaine Laporte |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire Valley |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 203716 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine Laporte Description
Domaine Laporte is the result of a perfect blending of two renowned Sancerre families. Founded in 1850 in the village of Saint-Satur, Domaine Laporte was run for decades in the mid-20th century by René Laporte. A visionary chair of the Sancerre appellation for 20 years, René was a pioneer in producing low-yield, characterful Sancerre during a time when many others in the region were focusing on quantity over quality. Then, in 1986, well-known winegrower from Chavignol Henri Bourgeois purchased the domaine from René, keeping the old vineyard, cellar and house and maintaining the excellent reputation.
Now under the watchful eyes of Henri's two grandsons, Arnaud and Cedric Bourgeois, Domaine Laporte is one of the most highly respected estates in the Loire Valley. It consists of more than 21 hectares, and the flagship Sancerre comes from one of the finest vineyards in the appellation, Domaine du Rochoy, a 6.8-hectare vineyard carved out of the flint hillside overlooking the Loire River.
The wine at Laporte is made in a very traditional, natural way, employing organic methods and always ensuring a sense of purity and excellence.
Entirely from the prestigious Domaine du Rochoy vineyard, an organically farmed 10-hectare slope overlooking the Loire river, in the commune of `Bannay.`
