Domaine Laporte Le Grand Rochoy Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

”region this beautiful region is situated 200km south of paris and extends west along the high reaches of the loire river. This is a cold climate northern wine making region and includes the following famous villages; sancerre pouilly sur loire quincy and menetou-salon. There are only two permitted grape varieties namely sauvignon blanc and pinot noir. The soils have a high percentage of flint and limestone and this results in crisp aromatic whites and perfumed elegant rose and reds. Littered with artisan producers the best single domaine wines are made in small quantities and are of top drawer quality. In recent years the demand for the best wines in the region has exceeded supply. Producer founded in 1850 domaine laporte sits on the edge of a valley known as la cassure de sancerre. This unique geological formation is divided into two distinct soil types. Limestone hills on one side of the valley flint hills on the opposite side. Grapes grown on each of these different s