Domaine Laporte traces its roots back to 1850 in Saint-Satur, in the heart of Sancerre, and the estate’s identity has long been tied to site-specific Sauvignon Blanc rather than generic, bulk regional blending. The domaine rose to broader prominence under René Laporte, a key figure in the appellation’s modern history, before passing in 1986 to the Bourgeois family, another one of the Loire’s great wine families, who've preserved Laporte’s traditional focus on terroir, precision, and clarity of expression.

The 2025 “Cuvée R,” exudes the stony, flinty personality that's made Sancerre famous. Farmed organically and with a low intervention philosophy in the cellar, it's he kind of exacting, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc that feels both classically Sancerre and distinctly Laporte: bright citrus, subtle orchard fruit, and a chalky, mouthwatering finish that speaks more to place than to winemaking tricks.

Why You’ll Love It

• This delivers the classic Sancerre profile: citrusy, crisp, and finely mineral.

• Flinty, saline edge, real deal personality that keeps each sip engaging.

• Super versatile at the table, especially with seafood, goat cheese, and simply prepared vegetables.

How To Serve It

• Serve it well chilled, but not ice-cold.

• Use white wine stems or tulip-shaped glasses to capture the wine’s lifted citrus and mineral notes.

• Pair it with oysters, chèvre, sashimi, or lemon-herb dishes for the most satisfying match