{"title":"Dominique Dufour","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"301\" data-start=\"259\"\u003eAn engineer turned winemaker in Anjou\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"379\" data-start=\"343\"\u003eFrom aerospace to Chenin Blanc\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"380\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Dominique Dufour\u003c\/strong\u003e is located in \u003cstrong\u003eRablay-sur-Layon,\u003c\/strong\u003e in the heart of \u003cstrong\u003eAnjou\u003c\/strong\u003e . After a career as an engineer in aeronautics, \u003cstrong\u003eDominique Dufour\u003c\/strong\u003e returned to his native land in \u003cstrong\u003e2014\u003c\/strong\u003e to devote himself to viticulture. He settled on a plot of \u003cstrong\u003e70 ares\u003c\/strong\u003e on the \u003cstrong\u003eAussigouins\u003c\/strong\u003e terroir, a popular area where he exclusively cultivates \u003cstrong\u003eChenin Blanc.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"833\" data-start=\"790\"\u003eAn uncompromising artisanal philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"894\"\u003eUncertified viticulture, rooted in conviction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1234\" data-start=\"946\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttached to a natural approach, he practices \u003cstrong\u003eorganic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e without certification, favoring minimal interventions to preserve the pure expression of the terroir. The yields are deliberately low, and since \u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e , no sulfites have been added during vinification. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"1301\" data-start=\"1272\"\u003eA single, singular cuvée\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1377\" data-start=\"1339\"\u003eExperto R, Chenin from the Layon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1641\" data-start=\"1378\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis only cuvée, \u003cstrong\u003eExperto R 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e , is a Chenin Blanc aged in old barrels, some of which come from \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Haut-Brion\u003c\/strong\u003e . This wine reveals a beautiful tension, a silky texture and an aromatic complexity that seduce lovers of artisan wines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1714\" data-start=\"1680\"\u003eA rare expression of terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1863\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomain Dominique Dufour\u003c\/strong\u003e thus embodies the journey of an enthusiast, offering a rare and sought-after wine, faithful to the unique identity of Anjou.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"experto-r-2022-magnum-dominique-dufour","title":"Experto R 2022 Magnum - Dominique Dufour","description":"\u003cp\u003e 👨🏼‍🌾 White wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eDominique Dufour\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eLoire\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n 🍇Grape variety: Chenin\u003cbr\u003e\n 📆Vintage: 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n Alcohol Content: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003e \n🥘 Food \u0026amp; Wine Pairing: Fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dominique Dufour","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":48075859788051,"sku":"DDUFOUREXPERTO22MAG","price":87.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/products\/741825a15826fd3f68683498261f3e60.jpg?v=1707139872"},{"product_id":"experto-r-2024-dominique-dufour","title":"Experto R 2024 - Dominique Dufour","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾 White wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eDominique Dufour.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e With Experto R, Dominique Dufour once again delivers a remarkably accurate interpretation of dry Chenin Blanc from the Aussigouins terroir in Rablay-sur-Layon. The vines, or rather Dominique's garden, produce a wine with a precise structure and profound minerality. The winemaking prioritizes the purity of the juice and precision, allowing the natural freshness of the grape variety and the terroir to shine through. The 2024 vintage is taut and luminous, with a saline, structured palate and a lingering finish. A Chenin Blanc with depth, both approachable now and promising for years to come. 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