{"product_id":"baron-de-ladoucette-sancerre-blanc-comte-lafond-2025","title":"Baron de Ladoucette Sancerre Blanc Comte Lafond 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eComte Lafond Sancerre by Baron de Ladoucette is a \u003cstrong\u003estill white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e with controlled designation of origin from the Loire Valley, made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. It stands out for its dry and balanced profile, the result of slow fermentation in steel and partial ageing in oak barrels, where a pronounced minerality blends with a solid and enveloping structure. The bouquet is rich and deep, characterised by \u003cstrong\u003earomas of white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e such as hawthorn, accompanied by notes of mulberry, peach and exotic fruit. On the palate, it expresses freshness and vibrancy in a harmonious sip, leading to a \u003cstrong\u003elong and persistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e of great elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the renowned Sancerre area, located in the eastern part of the Loire Valley. This region is famous for its varied soils, distinguished by \u003cstrong\u003echalk outcrops\u003c\/strong\u003e and a matrix of clay, limestone, flint and silt. Such diversity creates ideal microclimates that shape the character of the grape variety: soils rich in flint impart a vibrant \u003cstrong\u003emineral tension\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the marls of Verdigny provide balance and fruity notes, supported by the structure typical of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite clay and limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification involves a \u003cstrong\u003eslow fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e in steel tanks for six to eight weeks at a controlled temperature, in order to preserve the purity of the primary aromas. The wine then matures on the lees for a period of three to six months, gaining body and roundness. Afterwards, part of the batch is aged in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for six to twelve months, enhancing its complexity of flavour. The process is completed with a period in enamelled tanks and a \u003cstrong\u003efinal maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a total cycle of about two years that defines its full expressive maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eComte Lafond Sancerre AOC\u003c\/strong\u003e originates from the prestigious Domaine de Ladoucette estate, whose roots in the Loire Valley date back to the 18th century. This refined \u003cstrong\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e pays tribute to the illustrious founding ancestor, Count Lafond, who was the first to purchase vineyards in the Loire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Baron De Ladoucette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46955499520171,"sku":"61584","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/baron-de-ladoucette-sancerre-blanc-comte-lafond-2025_61584_1_70fa0d41-7e38-4f17-acd8-e0abf126fd0b.webp?v=1779898788","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/baron-de-ladoucette-sancerre-blanc-comte-lafond-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}