{"title":"Jean-Baptiste Hardy","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"316\" class=\"\"\u003eThe revival of Muscadet by Jean-Baptiste Hardy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"420\" class=\"\"\u003eA globe-trotter turned winemaker in Mouzillon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"928\" class=\"\"\u003eFor a long time, \u003cstrong\u003eMuscadet\u003c\/strong\u003e suffered from a mediocre reputation, relegated to the shadows. However, talented winemakers like \u003cstrong\u003eJean-Baptiste Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e have restored the image of this wine region. After traveling around the world to explore various winemaking approaches \u003cstrong\u003e(Domaine Roulot, Leflaive, Patagonia, New Zealand,\u003c\/strong\u003e among others), he took over his family's vines in 2018, in Mouzillon, a charming village in the heart of \u003cstrong\u003eMuscadet Sèvre et Maine\u003c\/strong\u003e appellation, 25 kilometers from Nantes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1040\" class=\"\"\u003eVolcanic terroir and Burgundy-inspired winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1116\" class=\"\"\u003ePrecision, texture and elegance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1595\" class=\"\"\u003eIts playground extends over a typical Muscadet terroir, characterized by complex soils of \u003cstrong\u003egabbros\u003c\/strong\u003e (volcanic rocks), \u003cstrong\u003esilica\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eclay.\u003c\/strong\u003e On his \u003cstrong\u003e4 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e of old vines planted exclusively with \u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy Melon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJean-Baptiste Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e implements \u003cstrong\u003eorganic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e focused on maintaining optimal health of the grapes. The result is astonishing, because his wines combine precision, elegance and texture, sometimes reminiscent of the great \u003cstrong\u003eChablis\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1703\" class=\"\"\u003eCharacterful cuvées from the very first vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1793\" data-start=\"1749\"\u003eFief de Chaintre and Clos de Lozangère\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2391\" data-start=\"1794\"\u003eFrom its first vintage in 2020, the two vintages produced, from two distinct plots: \u003cstrong\u003eFief de Chaintre\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eClos de Lozangère,\u003c\/strong\u003e have aroused admiration. Vinification lasts about a year, with \u003cstrong\u003eaging on fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e, mainly in 450 liter oak barrels. The wines then mature in vats for\u003cstrong\u003e 6 month\u003c\/strong\u003es before being bottled without filtration or fining, and the sulfur level is reduced to the strict minimum. This Burgundian-style approach has propelled Jean-Baptiste Hardy to the ranks of the rising stars of Muscadet. A discovery not to be missed!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fief-de-chaintre-2022-jean-baptiste-hardy","title":"Chaintre Fiefdom 2022 - Jean-Baptiste Hardy","description":"\u003cp\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 White wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eJean-Baptiste Hardy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eLoire\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Melon de Bourgogne\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Content: 12.5 \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119);font-size: 13px;font-weight: 500\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean-Baptiste Hardy","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":49066777903379,"sku":"JBHARDYFDC22","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/eb1bec79ab257ff1d04ee154b44c83fe_bacb2355-ca43-4403-8830-f740ce6ed7e5.png?v=1783686486"},{"product_id":"ponceau-2023-jean-baptiste-hardy","title":"Ponceau 2023 - Jean-Baptiste Hardy","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e 👨🏼‍🌾 Red wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eJean-Baptiste Hardy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Loire Valley duo in perfect harmony. Cabernet Franc brings graphite notes and spice, while Merlot contributes its roundness and richness. This is a wine of flesh and dark fruit, with a lovely, subtle freshness. The palate is supple yet structured, with a slightly minty finish that calls for charcuterie or garden-style cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape varieties: Merlot \u0026amp; Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Content: 13 \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119);font-size: 13px;font-weight: 500\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean-Baptiste Hardy","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":55356666839415,"sku":"JBHARDYPON23","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/81259a0f5bca75af322a22a1a5daf035.png?v=1750833691"},{"product_id":"eclats-2024-jean-baptiste-hardy","title":"Éclats 2024 - Jean-Baptiste Hardy","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 White Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eJean-Baptiste Hardy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA white wine with a chiseled brilliance, as crisp as a fresh blade. The Melon de Bourgogne here bursts with notes of lime, oyster shell, and damp grass, with that subtle saline touch that tickles the tongue. It's frank, refreshing, and immediate. A vintage that snaps like an ocean breeze, perfect for those who appreciate straightforward, unadorned whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape Variety: Melon de Bourgogne\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol Content: 12°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean-Baptiste Hardy","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":57294788919671,"sku":"JBHARDYECL24","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/27a9d979b21debbe92fffbc2560fb17f_a6053be8-f743-45a9-9195-62cbe5f7e4c6.png?v=1783685122"},{"product_id":"laubier-2024-jean-baptiste-hardy","title":"L'Aubier 2024 - Jean-Baptiste Hardy","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾 White wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eJean-Baptiste Hardy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA restrained Loire Chardonnay, far from clichés. Tender flesh and inner freshness, the wine opens with notes of juicy pear, white flowers, and damp chalk. On the palate, the juice progresses with suppleness and finesse, without heaviness or artifice. A straightforward and sensitive interpretation, speaking more of soil than of wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eLoire\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol content: 12.5°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean-Baptiste Hardy","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":57294788985207,"sku":"JBHARDYLAUB24","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/ba1189fb9de187aa4a236f6efa3f306a_47804077-12c1-465c-b7b1-d415d69ca393.png?v=1783685135"},{"product_id":"ponceau-2024-jean-baptiste-hardy","title":"Ponceau 2024 - Jean-Baptiste Hardy","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Red Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eJean-Baptiste Hardy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA harmonious duo from the Loire. Cabernet Franc brings graphite notes and spices, while Merlot contributes its roundness and fruitiness. This is a fleshy wine with dark fruit and a beautiful underlying freshness. The palate is supple yet firm, with a slightly mentholated finish that pairs well with charcuterie or garden cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape varieties: Merlot \u0026amp; Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119);font-size: 13px;font-weight: 500\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol content: 13°\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean-Baptiste Hardy","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":57294789017975,"sku":"JBHARDYPON24","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/81259a0f5bca75af322a22a1a5daf035_87022f35-e9ff-4b79-9f9d-c27c15a619db.png?v=1783685139"},{"product_id":"le-petit-clos-2024-jean-baptiste-hardy","title":"Le Petit Clos 2024 - Jean-Baptiste Hardy","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Red wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eJean-Baptiste Hardy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA light, juicy red wine, easy to drink but unforgettable. Gamay expresses its liveliest side, with notes of fresh morello cherry, redcurrant, and white pepper. On the palate, it's fluid, crisp, almost infused. 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