{"product_id":"domaine-hubert-brochard-chateau-de-thauvenay-sancerre","title":"Domaine Hubert Brochard Château de Thauvenay Sancerre","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrown in the vineyards that ring the beautiful Château de Thauvenay, just steps from the Loire Canal, this is Sancerre in its most generous form. The chalky, clay-limestone marl here dates back to the Kimmeridgian period — soils that give the wine its signature roundness and weight while cool cellar work keeps every aromatic detail intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are harvested by hand and machine, gently pressed in pneumatic presses only, then fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve the fine, expressive character of Sauvignon Blanc. Bottling takes place the June following harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale yellow in the glass. An expressive nose of pineapple, passion fruit and bright citrus leads to a well-balanced, structured palate with brilliant freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScallops, lobster, grilled fish and white meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm, dry summer in the Central Loire followed by timely September rain brought the fruit to full ripeness at textbook alcohol levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Estate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hubert Brochard vineyard spans 93 hectares — 83 in Sancerre (including 10 of Pinot Noir), 5 in Pouilly-Fumé and 5 in IGP — highly fragmented across the villages of Chavignol, Sancerre, Amigny, Sainte-Gemme, Ménétréol, Saint-Satur, Thauvenay and Vinon. Powerful erosion has created a mosaic of soils: chalk, caillottes and flint. Vines average 30 years of age, and the estate is certified HVE (High Environmental Value) for sustainable farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSancerre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLoire Valley, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSustainable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Handcrafted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48574020944057,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/7819\/4105\/files\/images-1_83637d58-8889-46fc-ab40-529f9d588db6.jpg?v=1786650441","url":"https:\/\/gooddropwineshoppe.com\/products\/domaine-hubert-brochard-chateau-de-thauvenay-sancerre","provider":"Good Drop Wine Shoppe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}