Domaine Fernand Girard, Sancerre "La Garenne" Loire Valley, France 2024 women-winemaker from a mix of massale

from a mix of massale selections and ungrafted vines

beloved for its famous Kimmeridgian limestone and crisp blancs that sing at apéro hour

as well as the warmer Calistoga area to the north and the cooler southern reaches of the Suscol watershed

Created in 1992 from the union between Antonio Nonino’s ancient recipe and the experience of the Nonino family in the art of distillation

Forey works a one-third hectare parcel in the northern part of the Montiotes Basses section of the Clos

Domaine Fernand Girard, Sancerre "La Garenne" Loire Valley, France 2024 women-winemaker from a mix of massaleDomaine Fernand Girard is currently run by Alain Girard. He comes from several generations of winemakers in the tiny village of Chaudoux, located a few miles northwest of the town of Sancerre and directly north of the famous town of Chavignol. The "La Garenne" cuve originally came from a 2. 5 hectare vineyard of that name, a plot on a steep east facing slope with a very rocky limestone soil. The chalky soil brings out the characteristic flinty,