Sancerre Blanc Domaine Jean-Paul Balland 2025Jean Paul Balland has handed over the running of the domaine to his two daughters, Elise and Isabelle. Isabelles husband Julien joined the Domaine in 2017. Burgundy trained oenologist Isabelle makes the wines, and Elise runs an impressively efficient office. They have some 20 hectares with fine plots on Le Grand Chemarin and Le Chne Marchand. New impressive cellars were completed just in time for the 2015 vintage and the wines are even better! As of

temperature is the conductor

adding a moreish texture which zings with zesty acidity throughout

On the palate the wine feels balanced yet substantial

a renowned winery located in the heart of the Rhône Valley

Tinto Cao and Sousao

Bodrogkeresztúr and Mád

The 2024 vintage opens with aromas of pear

resulting in a fresh and impeccably balanced wine with impressive length

black peppercorns

South Africa

allowing purity of fruit and regional character to shine through

lifted by a fresh acidity and framed by compact yet prominent tannins