{"product_id":"mary-taylor-alice-berthier-giennois-blanc-loire-valley-france","title":"2024 Mary Taylor ‘Alice Berthier’ Coteaux du Giennois Blanc Loire Valley, France","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is highly expressive and perfumed, offering aromas of orchard pear, white blossoms, and subtle forest floor, anchored by unexpected hints of cedar. On the palate, it delivers a crisp, complex core of red apple, dried grass, and summer field herbs, culminating in a long, remarkably clean finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eMary Taylor Coteaux du Giennois Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, crafted in collaboration with winemaker \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAlice Berthier\u003c\/span\u003e, is an exceptional expression of 100% Sauvignon Blanc from France’s Central \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eLoire Valley\u003c\/span\u003e. While often overshadowed by its famous neighbors, Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, this hidden gem offers a sophisticated alternative that masterfully showcases the region's diverse terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAlice Berthier belongs to a multigenerational winemaking family rooted in the village of Sainte-Gemme. Managing her family's estate with a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, Berthier works in harmony with the land, currently steering the vineyards through organic conversion. Her partnership with Mary Taylor—an importer dedicated to highlighting European heritage and artisanal, place-specific wines—brings this authentic expression of the Coteaux du Giennois appellation to a broader global stage.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe defining characteristic of this wine is its unique soil composition. The grapes are harvested from 30-year-old vines planted across a mosaic of terroirs: \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e50% silex (flint)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e30% limestone\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e20% clay\u003c\/span\u003e. This specific geological blend infuses the wine with a distinct smoky minerality and vibrant acidity that balances its fruit profile\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"3 Parks Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Glenwood Park","offer_id":67221226291441,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Old Fourth Ward","offer_id":67221226324209,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0409\/8165\/9808\/files\/2024MaryTaylor_AliceBerthier_CoteauxduGiennoisBlancLoireValley_France_03b61528-9806-4272-93ec-2de9a1e9a591.png?v=1792007121","url":"https:\/\/3parkswine.com\/products\/mary-taylor-alice-berthier-giennois-blanc-loire-valley-france","provider":"3 Parks Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}