Jean Paul Balland Sancerre 2023

Jean Paul Balland Sancerre 2023

There can’t be much better Sancerre than this! This exciting new producer has proved a new kid on the block can rise to the top of the pile with ease. That classic formula of flinty flavour backed up by wonderfully restrained fruit works like a dream here!
The grapes are pressed and separated from the musts straight after harvest. Temperatures are controlled during fermentation and the musts are pumped over at regular intervals.

Jean-Paul Balland and his wife Magali, having successfully run their estate around the village of Bu just west of Sancerre, for many years have handed over the reins to their daughters, Elise and Isabelle. Isabelle, a Burgundy-trained oenologist, oversees winemaking, while her husband Julien, who joined the domaine in 2017, is responsible for the vineyards. Elise efficiently manages the administrative operations. With 20 hectares, including fine plots on Le Grand Chemarin and Le Chne Marchand, their wines are known for being full and rich. Ballands wines exemplify Bu’s style and are considered the village’s best, being pioneers in oak vinification of Sauvignon Blanc. Isabelle upholds her father’s high standards, ensuring the estate’s esteemed reputation endures.