{"title":"Loire Valley","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"line-height: 140%; text-align: center;\"\u003eThe region follows the Loire River, the longest river in France, stretching over 600 miles from central France all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. For centuries, this river was one of the country’s most important trade routes. Wine traveled along its waters toward Paris and beyond, helping shape the reputation of the region long before modern transportation existed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"line-height: 140%; text-align: center;\"\u003eAnd you can feel the influence of the river in the wines themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2014-clos-de-lelu-anjou-blanc-ephata","title":"2018 Clos de l’Elu \"Ephata\" Vin de France, Loire Valley, France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManually harvested in 20kg bins. Slow pressing and fermentation in 10hl sandstone amphorae (natural yeast). Matured for 12 months, in 140l clay jars amphorae. Malolactic fermentation is complete. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn January 2008, Charlotte and Thomas embarked on a marvelous winemaking adventure with the acquisition of the Clos de l’Élu domain, on the schist-rich lands of the Anjou Noir. With many years’ experience as a wine consultant (Thomas), in the fields of communication and management (Charlotte), they are both deeply passionate about the life of this domain which lies on the finest terroirs of the Layon valley. The 20 hectares are farmed organically and the domain offers a structured range of different wines. If it was the Chenin that attracted Thomas to Anjou, the red grape varieties (Cabernet Franc, Grolleau, Pineau d’Aunis, gamay) continue to inspire him with deep, rich vintages that are expressive and full of finesse. The team is driven by strong convictions, from the work in the vineyard to the cellar, in order to produce wines that truly reflect the terroir. In the vineyards: the whole domain was converted to organic farming in April 2010 (first certified organic vintage in 2013), severe disbudding, appropriate pruning modes depending on the grape variety and plot, soil work, manual harvest in 20 kg boxes, draconian sorting while harvesting. In the cellar: use of gravity as much as possible, natural fermentations, winemaking choice favoring the least manipulation of the grapes possible, winemaking of the reds in whole bunches, maceration and aging in tanks, weathered (or aged) barrels or clay amphorae.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clos de l'Elu","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333183328545,"sku":"P-10830","price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/img-2478.png?v=1692037590"},{"product_id":"2018-deux-moulins-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2022 Deux Moulins Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Sauvignon Blanc comes off of gravel and schist vineyards located between Anjou and Tours in France’s Loire Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deux Moulins","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46333184704801,"sku":"P-10374","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/deux-moulins.png?v=1692037596"},{"product_id":"pol-remy-brut","title":"Pol Rémy Brut, Loire Valley, France","description":"\u003cp\u003ePol Remy is produced in Burgundy, France from classic wine varieties perfect for the production of sparkling wine. 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Rose petal, strawberry, and citrus aromas carry over to the soft palate, enhanced by a nervy zip and a crack of chalky soil on their way to a notably long finish redolent of red fruit and sweet flowers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are pruned in single Guyot style. 35 year old vines growing on sustainably farmed stony soils with decomposed limestone broken into pebbles. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir and aged on its lees for 5 months in stainless steel tanks. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDrink within the next 3 years by itself or with light fare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate is comprised of 35 acres of vineyards planted on the rather steep slopes that surround the villages of Sury-en-Vaux, Chavignol and Sancerre. 80% of the vines are planted in the calcareous clay soils known locally as “terres blanches,” which give the wine its body, richness and complexity. The other 20% are planted in stony soils that lend lovely fruity notes to the wine. Sauvignon Blanc represents 75% of the production with the rest planted to Pinot Noir. All is done with an environmentally responsible approach to preserve this terroir, an irreplaceable source of such flavorful wines. Working the land, taking care of the soil…daily Elisa strives to find the balance between the vines’ needs and respect of the terroir which has been so generously given to us by Mother Nature. A well-thought-out approach is her priority! She observes her plots throughout the year to care for them as best possible. To respect nature and the environment, she keeps grass between her rows of vines and she works the soil around the base of the vines. 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