Domaine Laporte Quincy Les Niorles 2023 750ml

Domaine Laporte is the result of a perfect blending of two renowned Sancerre families. Founded in 1850 in the village of Saint-Satur, Domaine Laporte was run until 1986 by René Laporte. A former chair of the Sancerre appellation, René was a pioneer in producing low-yield, high-quality Sancerre during a time of overproduction. A well-known winegrower from Chavignol, Henri Bourgeois purchased the domaine from René, keeping the old vineyard, cellar and house — and maintaining the excellent reputation. Now under the watchful eye of Henri’s son, Arnaud, Domaine Laporte is one of the most highly respected estates in the Loire Valley. It holds more than 74 acres, and the flagship Sancerre comes from one of the finest vineyards in the appellation, Domaine du Rochoy, a 25-acre vineyard carved out of the flint hillsides overlooking the Loire River. Typically one of the first sites picked in the appellation, Rochoy offers grapes with wonderful ripeness and incredible mineral expression. The wine here is made in a very traditional, natural way, employing organic methods, using native yeasts and always ensuring a sense of place and the highest quality. In addition to Sancerre, Laporte produces beautiful Pouilly-Fume, Quincy and Chateaumeillant. Laporte also produces three wines under the Le Bouquet label: the floral and citrus-scented Sauvignon Blanc, a Cabernet-Franc offering fresh red fruits and soft hints of spice, and a fruity Pinot Noir rosé. Made with very high-quality fruit, these are versatile wines — a great value and a perfect introduction to the wines of the Loire Valley.