{"product_id":"domaine-laporte-les-duchesses-sauvignon-blanc-2023-pouilly-fume-loire-france","title":"Domaine Laporte 'Les Duchesses' Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Pouilly-Fumé, Loire, France","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1850, Domaine Laporte represents the perfect marriage of two prestigious Sancerre families, now expertly managed by the Bourgeois grandsons who maintain this estate as one of the most respected in the Loire Valley. Their \"Les Duchesses\" showcases the distinctive terroir of Pouilly-Fumé's flint and limestone soils. This distinguished cuvée embodies the classic elegance and mineral precision that has made this domaine a benchmark producer for authentic Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplays a golden color with brilliant green highlights, revealing an inviting bouquet of white flowers, green apple, Bosc pear, and the signature flint minerality of Pouilly-Fumé. On the palate, the wine offers vibrant notes of honeydew melon, lemon citrus, stone fruit, and crisp acidity balanced by subtle honeyed notes. The finish is clean and well-structured with excellent length, developing the classic smoky \"fumé\" character with proper aging. Elegant mineral backbone from the flint soils provides complexity and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003egrilled fish and shellfish, goat cheese and charcuterie, frog legs, smoked salmon and seafood platters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRatings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e92 pts James Suckling, Gold Trophy International Wine Challenge (2015 vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martine's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50526875582711,"sku":"e7be3eb3-fc3a-490e-8890-85c5665e1728","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/swirloncastro.myshopify.com\/products\/domaine-laporte-les-duchesses-sauvignon-blanc-2023-pouilly-fume-loire-france","provider":"Swirl on Castro Wine Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}