J P Balland Sancerre 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
J P Balland
Label Name:
 
Sancerre
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sancerre, Loire Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
the estate has received regional recognition (Decanter Regional Trophy for Domaine Jean-Paul Balland in 2015) and consistently positive reviews from merchants and critics

Tasting Note
Fresh citrus and pink grapefruit with white peach, pear and orange blossom; pronounced flinty/mineral core, bright lemony acidity and a lingering almond-tinged, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Goat cheese (chèvre), oysters, shellfish, grilled or poached white fish, roast chicken, salads with vinaigrette; sushi and sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, light Thai seafood dishes, gentle Chinese stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested from caillottes and terres blanches soils; certified-organic viticulture (2023 conversion); fermented in stainless steel with native/selected yeasts, lees aging with regular bâtonnage, minimal new oak.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine based in Bué — Jean-Paul and Magali Balland; now managed by daughters Isabelle (Burgundy-trained winemaker) and Elise; roughly 20–24 ha with notable plots Le Grand Chemarin and Le Chêne Marchand.