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Sancerre, nestled in the eastern Loire Valley, is renowned for producing some of France's most vibrant Sauvignon Blanc wines. The 2022 vintage stands out as particularly exceptional, with favorable growing conditions leading to balanced and expressive wines. 

Domaine Jean-Paul Balland, a family-owned estate in Bué, spans 48 acres and is now under the guidance of Jean-Paul's daughters, Isabelle and Elise. The vineyards benefit from diverse soils—clay-limestone "White Lands," stony "Caillottes," and clay-siliceous terrains—each contributing to the wine's complexity and minerality.​

The 2022 Sancerre from Domaine Jean-Paul Balland showcases the appellation's signature crisp acidity and minerality, making it an excellent pairing for seafood and spicy Thai dishes. The Balland family's commitment to sustainable farming and their deep-rooted winemaking heritage are evident in this vintage, reflecting both tradition and innovation.

100% Sauvignon Blanc. This wine shines with a clear, pale yellow hue. Its intense bouquet of citrus and peach flowers expands with aeration, revealing ripe white peach, pink grapefruit, honeyed sweetness, and subtle white flowers. On the palate, it’s lively and generous, featuring ripe white peach, pink grapefruit, quince, and elegant minerality. The broad, lingering finish leaves a refreshing note of fresh almond.