{"title":"Domaine Vacheron Allocation","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection brings together five exceptional parcel-driven bottlings from one of the Loire Valley’s most respected estates. Known for their meticulous biodynamic farming and obsessive attention to vineyard expression, Domaine Vacheron approaches Sancerre with the precision normally associated with Burgundy’s greatest domaines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2022-domaine-vacheron-sancerre-blanc-lieu-dit","title":"2022 Domaine Vacheron, Sancerre Blanc “‘Lieu-dit”","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eFor the serious francophile, Domaine Vacheron represents the absolute pinnacle of biodynamic purity in Sancerre. While many view the region through the lens of simple, high-volume crispness, Vacheron treats their sauvignon blanc with the same site-specific reverence that Burgundy reserves for grand cru chardonnay. This particular bottling comes from a meticulously farmed, unnamed single parcel defined by its stark, chalky limestone soils, capturing the raw, mineral-driven heart of the appellation before any blending alters its voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe wine opens with a tense, chiseled energy that immediately sets it apart from ordinary Sancerre. On the palate, a vibrant core of lemon zest and flinty smoke is framed by an intense, chalky texture. It finishes incredibly dry and focused, leaving a lingering, salty mineral trail that practically begs for fresh oysters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46815083823158,"sku":"SOMM2607-DVA22LIE-750","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomaineVacheron_SancerreBlanc_Guigne-Chevres_3.png?v=1783621340"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-vacheron-sancerre-blanc-les-garenne","title":"2022 Domaine Vacheron, Sancerre Blanc “Les Garenne”","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eDomaine Vacheron is the benchmark for anyone obsessed with the nuances of French terroir. They were pioneers in bringing strict biodynamic viticulture to Sancerre, proving that sauvignon blanc can achieve profound complexity when the soils are truly alive. Sourced from \"Les Garennes\"—a historical, sun-drenched parcel characterized by an iron-rich mixture of flint and stones—this white delivers a richer, more powerful expression of the region than its chalk-driven siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eBroad and texturally compelling, this vintage balances its natural, ripe concentration with brilliant acidity. Expect layers of white peach, bruised orchard fruit, and a distinct, smoky gunflint character that unwinds slowly in the glass. It possesses a mouthcoating weight that pairs beautifully with roasted poultry or rich seafood dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46815087558710,"sku":"SOMM2607-DVA22LGA-750","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022LaGarenne.png?v=1783620785"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-vacheron-sancerre-blanc-guigne-chevres","title":"2023 Domaine Vacheron, Sancerre Blanc “Guigne-Chèvres”","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eIf your cellar is built around great French whites, Vacheron is non-negotiable. They have effectively redefined what Sancerre is capable of by treating individual parcels as singular masterworks. \"Guigne-Chèvres\" is an exceptional, steeply sloped site facing north-northwest, sitting on a complex matrix of limestone and clay. This cooler exposition allows the fruit to ripen slowly and completely, preserving an electric, high-toned structure that is rare to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThis is a remarkably precise, high-definition white wine. Piercing aromas of green apple, lime blossom, and crushed wet stone lead into a palate of fierce mineral tension. It is taut, laser-focused, and incredibly pure, showing an architectural blueprint of limestone minerality that will evolve beautifully over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46815090638902,"sku":"SOMM2607-DVA23GCH-750","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomaineVacheron_SancerreBlanc_Guigne-Chevres_1.png?v=1783621190"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-vacheron-sancerre-rouge-belle-dame","title":"2023 Domaine Vacheron, Sancerre Rouge “Belle Dame”","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eFor the true francophile, Vacheron’s \"Belle Dame\" is a legendary bottle—a resounding reminder that Sancerre makes some of the most hauntingly beautiful pinot noir in France. Long before the rest of the region caught on, Vacheron was dedicating their finest, steepest flint slopes entirely to red grapes. Sourced from old vines planted in pure \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"343\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003esilex\u003c\/i\u003e (flint) soils, this cuvée regularly rivals top-tier Burgundy, offering a smoky, mineral-infused depth that you simply cannot find anywhere else in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThe nose is a striking mix of wild dark berries, cracked black pepper, and an unmistakable, iron-like minerality. On the tongue, the fruit is deeply concentrated yet weightless, framed by fine, chalky tannins and a vibrant streak of acidity. It is an intellectual, savory red that completely upends the traditional view of Loire Valley pinot noir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46815092670518,"sku":"SOMM2607-DVA23BEL-750","price":94.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomaineVacheron_SancerreRouge_BelleDame.png?v=1783620242"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-vacheron-sancerre-rouge-les-marnes","title":"2023 Domaine Vacheron, Sancerre Rouge “Les Marnes”","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eVacheron is essential drinking because they refuse to treat Sancerre Rouge as an afterthought. While the world clamors for their whites, their reds are a insider’s secret for French wine lovers seeking elite pinot noir without the exorbitant Burgundy markup. \"Les Marnes\" comes from select parcels dominated by deep Kimmeridgian marl—the very same fossilized clay-limestone structure found in Chablis—giving the wine a fleshy, structural backbone and an earthy complexity that is purely and undeniably French.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eThis bottling is beautifully expressive, bursting with crunchy red cherries, wild strawberries, and hints of damp forest floor. The palate is supple and inviting, showing a plush fruit texture that is expertly reined in by a limestone-driven, chalky grip on the finish. It is approachable now but has the stuffing to cellar gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46815112495158,"sku":"SOMM2607-DVA23LMA-750","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomaineVacheron_SancerreRouge_LesMarnes.png?v=1783619966"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/domaine_Vacheron_wines_2d023f9f-3cf6-4723-b1e3-c07ea6c30a22.jpg?v=1783761627","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/domaine-vacheron-allocation.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}