{"product_id":"dom-jean-paul-balland-sancerre-2025","title":"Dom. Jean-Paul Balland, Sancerre 2025","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Domaine Jean-Paul Balland, Sancerre 2025\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright and refreshing \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e from the rolling vineyards of Sancerre in the Loire Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Jean-Paul Balland, Sancerre is a crisp Loire white that’s all about freshness and flavour. Pale yellow with a touch of green, it kicks off with zesty aromas of grapefruit and lemon, backed up by hints of herbs. Give it a swirl and you’ll also find notes of peach, pear, and white flowers. On the palate it’s clean, lively, and full of citrus and stone fruit, with that classic Sancerre minerality running through. The finish is long, fresh, and just a little bit spicy – everything you’d want from a top-notch \u003cstrong\u003eSancerre white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh goat’s cheese with crusty bread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple grilled fish with a squeeze of lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring vegetable risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This Sancerre is like a breath of fresh air – zingy, elegant, and so easy to enjoy. Perfect with a plate of goat’s cheese, or just chilled on a bright afternoon.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Jean-Paul Balland\u003c\/strong\u003e is a family estate in the village of Bué, now run by sisters Elise and Isabelle. Isabelle makes the wines, while Elise keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. They’ve got around 20 hectares of vines, including some prized plots like Le Grand Chemarin and Le Chêne Marchand. Their style is all about letting the Sauvignon Blanc and the local soils shine, helped along by modern cellars and careful winemaking. The result is Sancerre that’s full of character and always spot on in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVines planted on classic Sancerre soils – limestone “Caillottes” and clay-limestone “Terres Blanches”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapes gently pressed in a pneumatic press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermented with natural yeasts at cool temperatures to keep things fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged on fine lees with gentle stirring for extra depth and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sancerre, Loire Valley, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, still, dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSancerre Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e has everything you’d hope for – citrus bite, ripe fruit, and that trademark mineral streak. It’s the kind of wine that makes you want another glass, whether you’re at the table or sat in the garden with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean-Paul Balland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294543196542,"sku":"SK-02544","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5962\/files\/Dom.Jean-PaulBalland_Sancerre2024.jpg?v=1761911746","url":"https:\/\/www.reservewines.co.uk\/products\/dom-jean-paul-balland-sancerre-2025","provider":"Reserve Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}