{"title":"La Porte Saint Jean","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFree-spirited elegance from the Loire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"330\" class=\"\"\u003eThree terroirs, one vision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"797\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSylvain Dittière\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003ePauline Foucault\u003c\/strong\u003e, passionate winemakers, orchestrate their domaine \u003cstrong\u003eLa Porte Saint Jean\u003c\/strong\u003e with a singular vision. The\u003cstrong\u003e 6-hectare\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyard, located between Montreuil-Bellay and Doué-la-Fontaine, is divided into three distinct zones: \u003cstrong\u003eLa Perlée\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLes Cormiers\u003c\/strong\u003e and the most recent: \u003cstrong\u003eLes Pouches\u003c\/strong\u003e. These lands are home to three grape varieties: \u003cstrong\u003eChenin, Cabernet Franc,\u003c\/strong\u003e and a few acres of old \u003cstrong\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e vines, all \u003cstrong\u003eorganically farmed\u003c\/strong\u003e. The diversity of the estate, with its \u003cstrong\u003eclay-loam soils\u003c\/strong\u003e at La Perlée, \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eflint\u003c\/strong\u003e at Les Cormiers, and the work undertaken on Les Pouches since 2017, translates into an undeniable richness. \u003cstrong\u003eSylvain Dittière\u003c\/strong\u003e, a farmer's grandson, embodies a global vision of vineyard development, favoring the virtues of \u003cstrong\u003eagroforestry\u003c\/strong\u003e and a respectful ecosystem. As for \u003cstrong\u003ePauline Foucault\u003c\/strong\u003e, she cut her teeth at \u003cstrong\u003eClos Rougeard\u003c\/strong\u003e, co-managed at the time by her father.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1357\" class=\"\"\u003eLiving vines, patient craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1915\" class=\"\"\u003eRelying on \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSylvain\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePauline\u003c\/strong\u003e do not aspire to a specific label on their bottles, although all their wines are \u003cstrong\u003ecertified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e. Using herbal teas such as horsetail to combat oidium and mildew, and willow bark to stimulate the vines' natural defenses, they maintain a natural balance. Horse-drawn ploughing on steep slopes and replacing missing vines illustrate their commitment to respectful practices, with minimal applications of sulfur and cuivre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1996\" data-start=\"1960\"\u003eSlow fermentations, long aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2393\" class=\"\"\u003eIn the tradition of the region's finest estates, \u003cstrong\u003eLa Porte Saint Jean\u003c\/strong\u003e produces \u003cstrong\u003elively, elegant\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eprecise wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e Having been in existence for 11 years since the first vintage, the estate has become a benchmark. The doamine emphasizes its \u003cstrong\u003emeticulous, natural\u003c\/strong\u003e approach: fermentations are simple and natural, with no inputs or yeast, followed by extended barrel ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2393\" class=\"\"\u003eThe fermentation process allows the wines to mature at their own pace in the cellar's constant cool environment. At \u003cstrong\u003eLa Porte Saint Jean\u003c\/strong\u003e, the emphasis is on \u003cstrong\u003einfusion\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than extraction, giving the wines an elegant feel despite long macerations. Malolactic fermentation takes place naturally in barrels, and aging lasts 18 months for La Porte Saint Jean and Les Pouches Blanc, and 24 months for La Perlée, Les Pouches Rouge, and Les Cormiers (100% new barrels). No sulfur is used during vinification, although it may be added in minute quantities before bottling to protect the wines if necessary.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"peaulet-2022-la-porte-saint-jean","title":"Peau'let 2022 - La Porte Saint Jean","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e 👨🏼‍🌾Orange wine produced by the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Porte Saint Jean estate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e 📍Region: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Loire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Chenin\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Porte Saint Jean","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":49460902789395,"sku":"PORTESTJEANPEA22","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/3bfc7c50ce269a56f47884e78e2a07d1.jpg?v=1725581420"},{"product_id":"la-porte-saint-jean-2023-la-porte-saint-jean","title":"La Porte Saint Jean 2023 - La Porte Saint Jean","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e 👨🏼‍🌾Red wine produced by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/la-porte-saint-jean\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Porte Saint Jean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e100% Cabernet Franc, grown on the limestone and tuffeau soils of Chacé, hand-worked and vinified without additives. The whole bunches infuse slowly before extended aging in old oak barrels. The nose opens with aromas of fresh blackcurrant, violet, and a hint of graphite. On the palate, the wine is supple, deep, and taut with a fine, chalky bitterness. A vibrant red, bursting with energy, where the ripeness of the fruit is perfectly aligned with the integrity of the terroir. The quintessence of a sincere and precise Saumur-Champigny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e 📍Region: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Porte Saint Jean","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":56389134516599,"sku":"PORTESTJEANLPSJ23","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/ec82fc0ecd7a792ccf5ff2bba258381a.png?v=1766136659"},{"product_id":"les-cormiers-2022-la-porte-saint-jean","title":"Les Cormiers 2022 - La Porte Saint Jean","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e 👨🏼‍🌾Red wine produced by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/la-porte-saint-jean\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Porte Saint Jean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003ePure Cabernet Franc from the estate's finest plot, planted on tuffeau and limestone clay, organically farmed and vinified with minimal intervention. Gentle maceration, extended aging in 228L barrels. The nose evokes raspberry, peony, and white pepper. On the palate, the wine exudes freshness and depth: powdery tannins, pure juice, and a lingering minerality. A vibrant, ethereal, and precise wine that reflects the grace of the Saumur limestone soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e 📍Region: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/loire\"\u003eLoire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Porte Saint Jean","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":56389134647671,"sku":"PORTESTJEANLC22","price":57.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/ba1b132220e732fa1ccfe7a4b5e17b09.png?v=1766136666"},{"product_id":"les-pouches-blanc-2023-la-porte-saint-jean","title":"Les Pouches Blanc 2023 - La Porte Saint Jean","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e 👨🏼‍🌾White wine produced by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/la-porte-saint-jean\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Porte Saint Jean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003ePure Chenin Blanc from a sandier terroir, gently worked to preserve the fruit's full vibrancy. Direct pressing, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, aged in 228L tanks. Bottle aging has resulted in a pleasant autolysis. On the palate, the texture is precise, taut, and brilliantly drinkable. A lively, crystalline wine with immediate charm and a delicate minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e 📍Region: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/loire\"\u003eLoire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Chenin\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 11.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Porte Saint Jean","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":56389134745975,"sku":"PORTESTJEANLPB23","price":57.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/25e5135582f5c144d2254c9f28dc0226.png?v=1766136674"},{"product_id":"le-blanc-2020-la-porte-saint-jean","title":"Le Blanc 2020 - La Porte Saint Jean","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e 👨🏼‍🌾White wine produced by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/la-porte-saint-jean\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Porte Saint Jean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003eChenin Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon pressed from the fissured limestone and yellow sands of Puy-Notre-Dame, vinified and aged in feuillettes (small barrels) without any additives or artifice. An absolutely delicious UFO, perfectly balanced by oxidative notes and a delightful salinity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e 📍Region: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/loire\"\u003eLoire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape varieties: Chenin \u0026amp; Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2020\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 11.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Porte Saint Jean","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":56389135008119,"sku":"PORTESTJEANLBL20","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/7e686c8498784e547aae491d1fcbd0fb.png?v=1766136679"},{"product_id":"les-corbiers-2023-la-porte-saint-jean","title":"Les Corbiers 2023 - La Porte Saint Jean","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾Red wine produced by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/la-porte-saint-jean\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Porte Saint Jean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e Les Corbiers (formerly Les Cormiers) offers a more structured and profound expression of Cabernet Franc, sourced from plots rooted in the limestone soils of the Saumur region. Natural winemaking prioritizes measured extraction, allowing the terroir to shape the wine's structure. Aging adds cohesion and depth without masking the varietal expression. The palate is denser, yet still supported by a core of freshness and a beautiful length. A wine of character, serious but never austere. Perfect with slow-cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e 📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 11.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Porte Saint Jean","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":56848214720887,"sku":"PORTESTJEANLCB23","price":57.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/3c59e0a357e6a1593dfa990085dee125.png?v=1773047803"},{"product_id":"les-bouches-2023-la-porte-saint-jean","title":"Les Bouches 2023 - La Porte Saint Jean","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾Red wine produced by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/la-porte-saint-jean\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Porte Saint Jean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e Les Bouches (formerly Les Pouches) expresses a delicate and infused facet of Cabernet Franc, far removed from any heaviness. 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