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Producer	Fournier Père & Fils
Country	France
Region	Loire
Subregion	Sancerre
Varietal	Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage	2024
Sku	23993
Size	750ml

The 2024 Les Belles Vignes Sancerre from Fournier Père & Fils captures the essence of Sauvignon Blanc grown on the limestone, flint, and clay soils of France’s Loire Valley. In the glass, it shimmers a pale straw-yellow with green reflections, promising freshness and vibrancy.

The nose is pure and aromatic, opening with bright citrus—grapefruit, lemon zest, and lime peel—layered with green apple, gooseberry, and hints of passionfruit. Mineral undertones of wet stone and flint evoke the Kimmeridgian soils of Sancerre, while subtle herbal tones of fresh-cut grass and tarragon add lift. On the palate, it is crisp and energetic, delivering a precise balance of zesty acidity and ripe fruit flavors. Notes of pear, white peach, and citrus flow into a sleek, mineral-driven mid-palate that finishes long and mouthwatering, leaving a lingering impression of chalk and citrus zest.

Fournier Père & Fils is one of Sancerre’s most respected producers, with vineyards spread across the appellation to showcase its diverse terroirs. The Les Belles Vignes cuvée represents a careful selection of plots designed to deliver a benchmark Sancerre: expressive, precise, and true to its origins. The 2024 vintage, marked by a cool spring and a balanced summer, has produced wines of freshness, aromatic clarity, and finesse.

This Sancerre is a natural partner to shellfish, oysters, and grilled fish, where its minerality echoes the briny freshness of the sea. It also complements soft goat cheeses—especially the region’s own Crottin de Chavignol—and can shine as an aperitif for those who enjoy a crisp, elegant white wine that speaks of place.