{"product_id":"domaine-andre-vatan-sancerre-blanc-cuvee-st-francois-2023","title":"Domaine André Vatan, Sancerre Blanc, \"Cuvée St Francois\", 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare parcel of barrel-matured Sauvignon Blanc - \u003c\/span\u003eA masterclass Sancerre\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from Sancerre’s famous \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003esilex\u003c\/i\u003e (flint) and clay-limestone soils, this cuvée is a masterclass in complexity and structure. Subtle oak aging lends remarkable weight and longevity without masking its terroir. Vibrant orchard fruit aromas framed by delicate cedar and vanilla evolve gracefully over time into layers of ripe stone fruit, crisp citrus, warm nutmeg, and a signature smoky, flint-driven finish. An exceptionally balanced wine built to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003ePerfect now but \u003cspan\u003ewill keep on improving over 5 to 7+ years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003eDelicious with sea scallops in a rich beurre blanc, roasted turbot with wild mushrooms, or a creamy, well-aged Crottin de Chavignol goat cheese. | 🌡️ Serve around \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE LABEL \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndré Vatan inherited from his father Jean who passed away suddenly in 1988. He has cemented the already excellent reputation of the estate’s wines working with meticulous care in the vineyards and cellar assisted by his wife Aimée. He has gradually expanded the domaine and today has 10ha of vines with 1ha of Pinot Noir and the rest Sauvignon Blanc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/selection-of-andre-vatan\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Domaine André Vatan Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58881881768280,"sku":"740002","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/sancerre-domaine-andre-vatan-saint-francois-blanc-2024-whelehans-wines-dublin.jpg?v=1792673958","url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/products\/domaine-andre-vatan-sancerre-blanc-cuvee-st-francois-2023","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}