{"title":"FRANCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eWines of France\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pinot-noir-les-natures","title":"Pinot Noir \"les Natures\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe winery owns 17 hectares (42 acres) and farms another 4 hectares (10 acres) of vineyards, all farmed biodynamically. The grapes from the vineyards they farm go into the les Natures and Le Grands Vins selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir vineyards are well established as DEMETER certified biodynamic, including the famed Grand Cru, Kaefferkopf. This vineyard sits on a steep slope just south of Ammerschwihr. From Kaefferkopf grapes, Adam makes a revered wine of elegance, balance and minerality with excellent aging potential.  Adam’s finest wines come from the Kaefferkopf vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll grapes are hand harvested. Fermentations are all from naturally occurring yeast. In an effort to maintain the purity of the fruit in his wines, Jean-Baptiste discards the first and last parts of pressing the grapes, retaining only the juice from the cour (heart) of the pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean-Baptiste Adam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51479037673703,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-109.jpg?v=1764702631"},{"product_id":"cuvee-gregory-1er-cru-brut","title":"Cuvee Gregory 1er Cru Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVertus, the village in Champagne’s famous Côte des Blancs, has been the home of the Mailliard family since 1894 where they have been making champagne for four generations.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003c\/span\u003eChampagne Michel Mailliard offers six different cuvees. The house style is reflected in Cuvée Gregory Brut and their flagship Mont Vergon Vintage Brut Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexia uses only first press juice to make the base wines. She blocks malolactic fermentation to maintain purity, minerality and precision in the Mailliard champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard of Champagne Michel Mailliard is located in the heart of the Côte des Blancs. Located in Marne, a wine area that stretches over some 20 km to the south, south-east from Epernay. The area is named after the color of Chardonnay, the grape planted on 95% of the soil. The Champagnes made with Chardonnay are called Blanc de Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Côte des Blancs gives way to some of the best champagnes, this is largely due to its soil, as it lays on a chalk outcrop, unlike other parts of the vineyard where the chalk is more deeply buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is to the convergence of this unique terroir and the expertise of the Mailliard family that we owe the characteristic minerality of these Champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michel Mailliard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51479165436135,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-125.jpg?v=1764701181"},{"product_id":"sancerre-blanc-mainbre","title":"Sancerre Blanc Mainbre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003c\/span\u003eThe appellation of Sancerre lies on an outcrop of the chalky Kimmeridgian soils (Terre Blanche) that run from the White Cliffs of Dover down through Champagne, Chablis and the eastern edge of the Loire valley. These soils bring minerality, power and longevity to the wines. The vineyards of the domaine are 80% Terre Blanche and 20% limestone and clay. The limestone and clay soils, called les Caillottes, produce wines more elegantly balanced, fruitier and fuller for earlier consumption. Vine age of the vineyards ranges from 5 to 50 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulien’s farming practices are lutte raisonée. He uses no insecticides or pesticides in the vineyards. 90% of the vineyard rows are grassed to encourage a natural and healthy environment for the vines. Sauvignon Blanc is planted at 6500 vines per hectare. Pinot Noir is planted at 6500-9000 vines per hectare. Yields for the white wines are between 60-65 Hl\/Ha. Domaine Rouge is 45-50 Hl\/Ha and Camille Rouge is 30 Hl\/Ha. No sulfur is used at harvest. The winery makes its own, mineral based sulfur for use in very small amounts during ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sauvignon Blanc for the Sancerre Blanc is pressed long and slow. The juice is allowed to settle for 24 hours at a cold temperature. Fermentation is in stainless steel and enamel tanks at low temperatures for 10-15 days. The wine is then occasionally stirred on the lees for three to four months. The wines are lightly filtered prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir receives a 5-7 day cold maceration followed by gentle punching down and pumping over during the 25 day fermentation. No sulfur is used at harvest. For the Sancerre Rouge the must is pressed and the juice is racked to 50% stainless steel tanks and 50% to barrique 1-5 years of age. For the Camille Pinot Noir, the wine ages in 100% new barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pré Semelé","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51479171629287,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-103.jpg?v=1764704253"},{"product_id":"sancerre-rouge-mainbre","title":"Sancerre Rouge Mainbre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003c\/span\u003eThe appellation of Sancerre lies on an outcrop of the chalky Kimmeridgian soils (Terre Blanche) that run from the White Cliffs of Dover down through Champagne, Chablis and the eastern edge of the Loire valley. These soils bring minerality, power and longevity to the wines. The vineyards of the domaine are 80% Terre Blanche and 20% limestone and clay. The limestone and clay soils, called les Caillottes, produce wines more elegantly balanced, fruitier and fuller for earlier consumption. 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The wines are lightly filtered prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir receives a 5-7 day cold maceration followed by gentle punching down and pumping over during the 25 day fermentation. No sulfur is used at harvest. For the Sancerre Rouge the must is pressed and the juice is racked to 50% stainless steel tanks and 50% to barrique 1-5 years of age. For the Camille Pinot Noir, the wine ages in 100% new barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pré Semelé","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51479173267687,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-102.jpg?v=1764704211"},{"product_id":"brut-souverain","title":"Brut Souverain","description":"\u003cp\u003eHISTORY  Henriot Brut Souverain is the historic cuvée of Maison Henriot created by Apolline Henriot in 1808. She aspired to illuminate her lands through the creation of a great Champagne. According to her, one year was not enough to tell the personality of the terroirs, so she decided to keep wines in reserve every year to make the final blend afterwards. Thus, Henriot Brut Souverain is a blend of each of the vineyard’s crus expressed through different periods of life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  With this Champagne, Maison Henriot tells the story of all the crus of its vineyard, making Henriot Brut Souverain a multi-cru, multi-vintage blend of the three main Champagne grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe words of the Cellar Master “Henriot Brut Souverain offers a rich and diversified aromatic range that gives it a beautiful complexity. Each cru expresses itself in a unique and dynamic manner, not overshadowing the others in the expression. Therefore, it is a perfectly organized “ballet of aromas”: generous and salivating notes of cake with fresh citrus fruits, the exuberance of smoke evolving into pure chalk, not forgetting to mention the basket of stone fruits and red fruits. The aromatic notes of Henriot Brut Souverain have an infinite number of complexities due to its diverse crus. On the palate, it is ample, straightforward, round with a long, persistent freshness.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlice Tétienne, Cellar Master of Maison Henriot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLENDING  On average, the blend of Henriot Brut Souverain consists of : 50% Pinot Noir - 45% Chardonnay - 5% Meunier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29 crus 50 to 70% of wines of the year (base vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 to 50% of reserve wines (including our blend reserve)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 3 years of ageing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage ≤ 5g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition varies depending on the year of creation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMPAGNE HENRIOT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51483092484327,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-127.jpg?v=1764701086"},{"product_id":"brut-rose-millesime","title":"Brut Rosé Millésimé","description":"\u003cp\u003eHISTORY  For Maison Henriot, its cuvée Rosé Millésimé is a creation searching a very particular aromatic identity, that only few years can provide. Through a selection of specific wines, Maison Henriot offers a cuvée made of an exuberant, charismatic and rich aromatic expression. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  The year 2015 was marked by high temperatures, episodes of intense heat, and constant drought throughout the growing season. This led to significant heterogeneity in profiles, vine vigor, and agronomic yield among the vineyard plots. The aromatic concentration aimed to be particularly high due to limited grape production and water deficiency. Therefore, it is considered one of the sunnier years of the last decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo create the Henriot Rosé Millésimé cuvée, the year must offer strong personalities and expressive character. This was made possible in 2015, thanks to the year’s exceptional richness and aromatic power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe result of a meticulous selection of vintages from the House’s vineyards, the wines chosen for the blend, notably from Aÿ, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Avenay, Mutigny, Chouilly and Avize, combine harmoniously in this cuvée. A red wine vinified from a parcel of Aÿ (obtained by maceration of the skins, pulp and juice of Pinot Noir grapes), representing 10% of the total, adds a distinctive touch to this blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Henriot Rosé Millésimé 2015 stands out for its robust characters that express themselves eloquently. Its nose is expressive and charismatic, revealing notes of blood oranges enhanced with a touch of green curry. On the palate, freshness is accompanied by tension and a perceptible structure leading to a finish with elegant tannins.’’\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlice Tétienne, Cellar Master of Maison Henriot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLENDING  63% Pinot Noir - 37% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMain crus: \u003c\/span\u003eAÿ, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Avenay, Mutigny, Chouilly et Avize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e100% Premiers and Grands Crus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e10% of rosé blend (Pinot Noir still red wine)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt least 8 years of ageing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDosage 3g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMPAGNE HENRIOT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51484952690919,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/kate_march-2.jpg?v=1776626723"},{"product_id":"l-inattendue-chardonnay-champagne-grand-cru","title":"L’inattendue, Chardonnay Champagne Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eHISTORY  Champagne is made up of a great diversity of terroirs, with different exposures for the vines, slopes, soil types, people involved in the vineyards and growing practices. 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The vines experienced water stress in the vineyards, but this was fortunately limited by the high level of winter rainfall and the exceptional water reservoir provided by the chalk that underlies many of the plots. The heat record was even higher than in 2003.The harvest potential was extraordinary, both in terms of the generosity of the yield and the quality of the grapes, which reached maturity surprisingly quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn the winegrowing hillside of the Côte des Blancs, different chalk facies are visible, from the bottom of the hillside to a high limit. This chalk is covered, on the upper part, by hard clay and limestone from the Tertiary (65 to 25 million years ago). The Grand Cru of Chouilly is an integral part of the Côte des Blancs. Its unique profile of gravel and chalk gives the soil an aeration conducive to exploration by the vine roots. It is revealed here through Henriot L’inattendue 2018 which perfectly reflects this geological profile. Historically, Chardonnay has been planted on this terroir, offering a perfect balance between soil, vine and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e‘‘Henriot L’inattendue 2018 offers a generous, exotic, gourmet profile, particularly expressive, with the well-known characteristics of the Chouilly cru. The nose is powerful and elegant. It reveals fresh yellow fruit, pineapple, vanilla notes and a hint of petrol. The palate is ample, round, with a velvety texture and an extraordinary freshness that is unique for 2018, giving it great length.’’\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlice Tétienne, Cellar Master of Maison Henriot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLENDING  100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e100% Grand Cru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTerroir of the Côte des Blancs, vineyard of Chouilly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt least 4 years of ageing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDosage at 2 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMPAGNE HENRIOT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51484959310055,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-60.jpg?v=1764700929"},{"product_id":"cuvee-hemera","title":"Cuvée Hemera","description":"\u003cp\u003eHISTORY  In 1808, when Apolline Henriot founded Maison Henriot, her vineyards were located in the heart of the Montagne de Reims in the crus of Verzy, Verzenay and Mailly-Champagne. In 1880, thanks to the marriage of Paul Henriot \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e(4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003csup\u003eth \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003egeneration of the family) and Marie Marguet, a young girl from the Côte des Blancs, three more crus have joined the Henriot vineyards: Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Chouilly. As a tribute to these six historic crus, considered to be the founders of the Henriot vineyard, Maison Henriot decided to create a Champagne now called Henriot Hemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  2013 was one of the coldest and wettest vintages on record. It was punctuated by a dry, sunny summer, although there were some stormy episodes. The rains accompanied the late harvest in October, requiring the grapes to be patient before reaching maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHenriot Hemera 2013 is a blend of the six founding crus, with each represented in equal part, through a singular year, that makes it a Millésime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEach Vintage of this Champagne is a continuation of the Maison Henriot historical terroirs, where the character of the year is revealed. The terroirs offer a base, a structure, a charisma. The year offers intensity, a division of roles, an expression, a translation, a hierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“The year 2013 offered a substance rich in freshness, tension and acidity. These elements have given Cuvée Hemera 2013 a profile of precision, detail and lace.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn the nose, fresh and candied citrus fruits, lemony notes, a frank minerality, and an almost heady smokiness come through. 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Vines are on average between 30 and 40 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyards are cared for sustainably, and grapes harvested by hand. Grapes are pressed gently and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. Francis adds some 50% of reserve wines to his non-vintage Champagnes, for wines of impressive depth, character and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cspan\u003eThis racy and fruity, pure Pinot Meunier Champagne showcases this noble grape in all its glory!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA generous addition of reserve wine gives the wine wonderful depth and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged for three years, with just 3 grams\/L dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of red currant, watermelon, wild strawberry, spring flowers.  Fresh, bright and perfectly balanced; red fruits and citrus, light brioche, spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE FRANCIS ORBAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51490981249255,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-126.jpg?v=1764701226"},{"product_id":"beaujolais-villages-le-perreon","title":"Beaujolais-Villages ‘Le Perreon’","description":"\u003cp\u003eHISTORY  The Bererd family’s vines are some of the highest in region, sitting between 1,600 and 2,000 feet above sea level. 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Wines undergo second fermentation in bottle (méthode Champenoise) and are cellared for two years to 10, depending on the cuvée. Wines are disgorged just before they are shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA richly perfumed, graceful Champagne aged for nearly a decade in bottle and crafted only in the finest of vintages. 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Touraine’s claim to fame in ancient days was the mining of gunflint, and this legacy is what gives local Sauvignon Blanc its racy zip and mineral zing. (In some areas, flint stones are everywhere—pick up two rocks, bash them together, and it’s just like firing a cap gun.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemakers Jerome and Dominique Sauvète too are the type of folk that invite you in for a quick glass and all of a sudden, the hours have passed and you’ve finished a casual but sumptuous meal and have no idea where the time’s gone. Their easy confidence betrays just how hard they work, day in and day out, to keep their 100% organic vineyards in tip-top shape. Which means their daughter, Mathilde, who now runs the estate, is well-poised to fly even higher, with a renewed biodynamic touch for wines that are even more expressive and aromatic. The sky is truly the limit here in Touraine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  The family cares for its 40 acres of vineyard land according to organic principles, and is certified organic (Ecocert). In recent years, they’ve incorporated more biodynamic practices, such as using plant-based teas and preparations to help combat vine maladies, and working according to the lunar calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost work is performed by hand, with the goal of keeping the land and the vine in balance. Many of the family’s vines are older, and naturally low yielding. Harvest each year is performed also by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf of the estate’s vineyard holdings is dedicated to white grapes, located on a higher-altitude plateau over the Cher river, a region rich in clay and flint. Red grapes grow on south-facing hillsides that are very rocky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach vineyard parcel is vinified separately, to preserve its terroir character. Juice is fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled tanks. Depending on the cuvee, wine is aged either in tank or in French oak barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bright and racy bottle will give many a Sancerre a run for its money! Lemony and lively with plenty of oyster shell spark, Sauvignon Blanc from the flinty soils of Touraine is a delightful discovery. 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This unique terroir announces itself explosively: knock two vineyard stones together and you can’t help but be bowled over by the aroma of firecracker smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndeed, fumé means “smoked” in French, which gives you more than a hint of why Sauvignon Blanc from producers like Blanchet in this charmed appellation across the river from Sancerre is so energetic and mineral-driven. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow that Francis’ son, Mathieu, has joined the winery, the Blanchet family can count eight generations of winemakers among its ranks. This centuries-plus dedication to the soul of the Loire and the character of Sauvignon Blanc, its native grape, make the Blanchet clan a reliable source for the true voice of this vibrant grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to our special flint-soil selection, Francis has further identified unique plots of land—whether with older, massal selection vines or ‘Kriotine,’ for example, from chalky limestone soils—and then has bottled them separately. This attention to terroir is what sets Blanchet Sauvignon Blanc apart from, and certainly qualitatively above, more basic regional bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor us, Domaine Blanchet offers one of the most expressive, unadulterated tastes of  Sauvignon Blanc, choosing to raise his wines only in tank—so what you savor with every glass is the most natural expression of “smoky” Sauvignon there is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWinemaker Francis Blanchet cares for his vines sustainably, with the goal of ensuring each vineyard’s unique character and the resonant flavors and aromas of Sauvignon Blanc are expressed honestly in each bottle. The estate regularly plows vineyard rows, and plants beneficial herbs to control weed growth and stimulate vines’ roots to dig deeper into the soil.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate holdings cover a range of classic Loire terroir, including Kimmeridgian marl, flint\/clay, and limestone. Many of Blanchet’s wines are based on a particular terroir selection, to highlight in the glass each unique expression of Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, estate vines, following DNA testing, have proved to be some of the oldest existing clones of Sauvignon Blanc—the true “mother” rootstock of Loire Sauvignon. Many of these vines are massal selection plantings from original rootstock planted by Francis Blanchet’s grandparents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are pressed gently in a horizontal, pneumatic press, with juice fed to tanks via gravity. Juice is then fermented on indigenous yeasts and aged in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel tanks, to preserve Sauvignon Blanc’s naturally vibrant aromas and flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of sea salt, crushed sea shells, citrus rind.  Sea-air mineral, incredibly fresh; bright, crisp white fruits and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE FRANCIS BLANCHET","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51514267762919,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-90.jpg?v=1764700616"},{"product_id":"sancerre-blanc","title":"Sancerre Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eHISTORY  The petite village of Sury-en-Vaux, northwest of Sancerre, is the secret home of the extraordinarily character-rich wines of the Pastou family. Winemaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJean-Marc Pastou\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor some 30 years has followed a singular calling to make the most honest and terroir-true Sancerre his few acres will give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis vineyards sit at the highest point in the village, and his older vines (that he planted himself) grow on perfect terroir: the classic chalky stones and flinty soils which give Sancerre its characteristic zip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe choose from the family’s few temperature-controlled tanks the most expressive, older-vine Sancerre Blanc to bottle unfined and unfiltered as our ‘La Côte de Sury,’ a special wine that captures the essence of what great Sancerre should be—enlivening and satisfying, and a great value, too. The estate’s Sancerre Rouge, a limited-release wine from peerless terroir, is exceptional; and the family’s few acres in Pouilly-Fumé deliver a smoky, racy Sauvignon Blanc each vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe family’s vineyards sit high up on the slope in the village of Sury, northwest of Sancerre. Soils are a mix of sand, “caillottes” (small chalky stones) and flint. Vines are on average 35 years old. Grapes are harvested by hand, and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel tanks; wines are aged in tank on fine lees, and bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom the highest, older-vine vineyards in Sury, northwest of Sancerre. 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Winemaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJean-Marc Pastou\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor some 30 years has followed a singular calling to make the most honest and terroir-true Sancerre his few acres will give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis vineyards sit at the highest point in the village, and his older vines (that he planted himself) grow on perfect terroir: the classic chalky stones and flinty soils which give Sancerre its characteristic zip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe choose from the family’s few temperature-controlled tanks the most expressive, older-vine Sancerre Blanc to bottle unfined and unfiltered as our ‘La Côte de Sury,’ a special wine that captures the essence of what great Sancerre should be—enlivening and satisfying, and a great value, too. The estate’s Sancerre Rouge, a limited-release wine from peerless terroir, is exceptional; and the family’s few acres in Pouilly-Fumé deliver a smoky, racy Sauvignon Blanc each vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe family’s vineyards sit high up on the slope in the village of Sury, northwest of Sancerre. Soils are a mix of sand, “caillottes” (small chalky stones) and flint. Vines are on average 35 years old. 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Made exclusively in tank, so every bit of rubied, Pinot fruit is expressed without filter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of red fruits, light pepper, red plums, purple flowers.  Bright, juicy; great balance, light spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PAUL ET JEAN-MARC PASTOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51514312720615,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-98.jpg?v=1764700462"},{"product_id":"sancerre-blanc-1","title":"Sancerre Blanc","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORY  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003eVacherons\u003cspan\u003e are without question Sancerre’s leading winemaking clan. 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Jean’s sons, Denis and Jean-Louis, solidified the Vacheron name in Sancerre, showcasing the family’s talent with not only Sauvignon Blanc but also Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Denis’ son, Jean-Laurent, and Jean-Louis’ son, Jean-Dominique, have taken the estate to a whole new level of quality, championing biodynamic viticulture and selecting singular vineyard parcels that the family has observed for generations (and planted with their own hands) to bottle as single-vineyard wines, with the goal of showcasing the heights that Sancerre can reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than two decades we’ve brought these world-class wines to the United States, and it has been exhilarating to watch the family’s vine-growing and winemaking expertise deepen with each vintage. To wit, the family has always made fine Sancerre; yet the current generation has pushed the estate to a level of quality that transcends appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  Natural winemaking at Domaine Vacheron is second nature. Taking care of the soil, and in turn the vine, is of the utmost importance to the family. Vines have been cared for biodynamically since the early 2000s, and the estate is certified in both organic and biodynamic practices. No synthetic materials whatsoever are used in the vineyards; the family makes its own organic compost. Yields are naturally low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest is exclusively by hand. Grapes are fermented on indigenous yeasts in a combination of stainless-steel or cement tanks and wooden, open-top fermenters. Wines are aged either in large oak cask or French oak barrels, depending on the cru and the vintage, and are bottled unfiltered, according to the lunar cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vacheron family’s vineyards combine equal portions of flint and chalk soils, which give this pure Sauvignon Blanc its nervous edge and juicy core of citrus fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of grapefruit zest and gunflint.  Flavors of lemons and limes, sea salt, crisp pears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DOMAINE VACHERON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51514357350631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-94.jpg?v=1764700400"},{"product_id":"cotes-du-rhone-rouge-vieilles-vignes-cuvee-unique","title":"Côtes du Rhône Rouge Vieilles Vignes Cuvée Unique","description":"\u003cp\u003eHISTORY  \u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWines from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eLe Clos du Caillou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e are Rhône blends at their most intense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConcentrated and richly textured, these organically raised, older-vine wines capture the spice and silk of old-vine Grenache grown on the region's finest terroirs. Each wine too reflects the native perfumes of the south, the “garrigue” blend of thyme, rosemary and lavender that grows wild among the estate's vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eOf all the terroir in the Côtes du Rhône appellation, the “clos” of Caillou has to be one of the most exceptional. Completely surrounded by Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards, this walled parcel of land was intentionally left out of the appellation by the owner, following a bureaucratic spat back in 1936. What this means today is that Caillou's Côtes du Rhône wines are the qualitatively the same, with regard to terroir and exposition, as top Châteauneuf wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eCaillou's devotion to the character of the land (through bottling wines according to terroir) and his dedication to organic and biodynamic viticulture are what captivated us so many years ago when we first encountered these wines; and over the years, this fidelity to soil and soul has only intensified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe estate in Courthézon, in the northeastern part of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, boasts a mix of terroirs with a predominance of sand, which gives Caillou wines their silky elegance and fine-grained texture. Importantly, the “clos,” or walled portion of the estate where vines for Côtes du Rhône wines are grown, shares the same terroir with Caillou's Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards. The estate has been practicing biodynamic viticulture since 2003, and was certified organic as of 2010.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eGrapes are harvested by hand and manually sorted in both the fields and at the cellar, then partially destemmed and fermented on indigenous yeasts in cement tanks. Wines are aged in a combination of large éclair, demi-muid and barrel, depending on the wine and the vintage, for approximately 15 to 18 months in the estate's cool underground cellars, and are bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpicy, sultry and even age-worthy; always too easy to enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of garrigue (wild thyme, lavender and rosemary).  Flavors of raspberry and black cherry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LE CLOS DU CAILLOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51514439172327,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-118.jpg?v=1764700309"},{"product_id":"chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-les-safres","title":"Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge ‘Les Safres’","description":"\u003cp\u003eHISTORY  \u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWines from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eLe Clos du Caillou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e are Rhône blends at their most intense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConcentrated and richly textured, these organically raised, older-vine wines capture the spice and silk of old-vine Grenache grown on the region's finest terroirs. Each wine too reflects the native perfumes of the south, the “garrigue” blend of thyme, rosemary and lavender that grows wild among the estate's vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eOf all the terroir in the Côtes du Rhône appellation, the “clos” of Caillou has to be one of the most exceptional. Completely surrounded by Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards, this walled parcel of land was intentionally left out of the appellation by the owner, following a bureaucratic spat back in 1936. What this means today is that Caillou's Côtes du Rhône wines are the qualitatively the same, with regard to terroir and exposition, as top Châteauneuf wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eCaillou's devotion to the character of the land (through bottling wines according to terroir) and his dedication to organic and biodynamic viticulture are what captivated us so many years ago when we first encountered these wines; and over the years, this fidelity to soil and soul has only intensified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe estate in Courthézon, in the northeastern part of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, boasts a mix of terroirs with a predominance of sand, which gives Caillou wines their silky elegance and fine-grained texture. Importantly, the “clos,” or walled portion of the estate where vines for Côtes du Rhône wines are grown, shares the same terroir with Caillou's Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards. The estate has been practicing biodynamic viticulture since 2003, and was certified organic as of 2010.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eGrapes are harvested by hand and manually sorted in both the fields and at the cellar, then partially destemmed and fermented on indigenous yeasts in cement tanks. Wines are aged in a combination of large éclair, demi-muid and barrel, depending on the wine and the vintage, for approximately 15 to 18 months in the estate's cool underground cellars, and are bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe estate's silkiest, most suave Châteauneuf-du-Pape, composed primarily of older-vine Grenache. 'Safres' refers to the wine's terroir of compacted sand, which in the wine translates as a supple texture and smooth tannins. Bold red fruits and endless spice are a nod to the great old-vine Grenache cultivated by this excellent organic winemaking estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of ripe summer berries, wild strawberry, blueberry, licorice and blond tobacco. Ripe and smooth, fine-grained tannins; flavors of black currant jam, fresh red plums.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LE CLOS DU CAILLOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51514473873639,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7218\/9159\/files\/KateWine-119.jpg?v=1764700143"},{"product_id":"bourgogne-pinot-noir-2","title":"Bourgogne Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eHISTORY  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe style of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePhilippe Gavignet Burgundy “brings back” the profound elegance of Pinot Noir to Nuits-Saint-Georges, an appellation often known for more tannic (and often less balanced) wines. Gavignet wines are solid proof that Nuits has the terroir to produce elegant Burgundy but that it requires a conscientious winemaker such as Philippe to craft it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat first attracted us to this fourth-generation estate nearly more than 20 years ago was the impressive pedigree of Gavignet’s vineyards in Nuits. What you’ll discover with these selections are unquestionably some of Nuits’ most expressive, very-old-vine terroirs, with vines planted as far back as the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet what’s kept us coming back to this modest cellar is the finesse and harmony of this estate’s honest, hand-crafted wines. Not to mention what an enjoyable experience it is to taste with Philippe, a “salt of the earth” sort of winemaker. He can’t stand pretence; casual but serious, Philippe is a true artisan who is always eager to share with us older bottles to show just how revelatory his old-vine Nuits can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuriously, Gavignet remains an insider’s secret, while “bigger” names in the village garner the attention (and demand ever-higher prices). Yet no other producer even comes close to capturing the true character of this impeccable terroir as does Philippe Gavignet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMost of winemaker Philippe Gavignet’s Pinot Noir vines are very old, with a majority planted in the 1930s and 1950s. Vineyards are cared for as naturally as possible, avoiding the use of herbicides and pesticides. Harvest is by hand; wines are aged in a mix of new and older French oak barrels (with no more than one-third new oak). All wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot your “average” Bourgogne Rouge. Gavignet combines fruit from 45+ year old vines grown on two separate plots in Nuits proper; the vineyards’ mineral-rich, silty soils contribute spice and refined tannins. It’s true that you can judge the talents of a winemaker in how he or she treats their “base” wine; this is, hands-down, one of the more refined, character-rich Bourgogne Rouge wines out there.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of black fruits and a hint of forest floor. Flavors of black\/red fruits and black pepper. 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