{"title":"Vincent Delaporte","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocated in the heart of the Sancerre region, the Delaporte Domaine is a family business that has been been handed from father to son since the 17th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 2010 Vincent Delaporte's grandson, Matthieu Delaporte has been fully focused on further improving the domaine's wines. A more organic approach has been adopted in the vineyards with herbicides no longer being used.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYields have been lowered and oak is being judiciously introduced to the vinification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Sancerre wines have a deal of finesse and subtlety and whilst the lessons of the past have not been forgotten we know that improvements can always be made. Since 2015, the harvest is done entirely by hand. This allowed for more selective picking which undoubtedly impacted the quality of the resulting wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur wines are all made from grapes grown in our own vineyards which today extend to 33 hectares, three quarters of which are planted with a very fine clone of Sauvignon Blanc, while the rest is the most elegant and delicate of red varieties, Pinot Noir. We aim to give the upmost respect to the terroir and land in which we work and which gives us our living and to care for it for the generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Know How\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHere's nothing especially revolutionary about the viticulture and vinification that we practice; all that we do is focused on delivering the best possible fruit to increasingly show the very best of our individual parcels. Our organic approach in the vineyard is central to uncovering the personality of each terroir and is sensitively and intelligently adopted.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith the help of some 80 pickers harvesting takes place once the grapes have reached optimum ripeness, over a short period of time.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn 2018, to reduce the risk of oxidation of grape juice, we redesigned harvesting. Starting with the replacement of traditional vintage hoods by stackable boxes of only 12kg. In addition to the working comfort for the grape pickers, this change prevents the grapes from self-pressing and thus producing a juice which, upon arrival in the cellar, would have already begun to oxidize. The grapes arrive intact at the press.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe field has also replaced its pneumatic presses with two hydraulic presses very respectful of the raw material. They allow us to obtain very pure and clear grape juices and thus avoid settling. In the cellar the juices are transformed into wine with very few human interventions. All these changes combined with impeccable hygiene and the very slightest of human intervention have significantly reduced the use of sulphur.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnce the grapes have been turned in to wine we have little to do other than be patient and let nature take its course. Lengthy lees ageing, without racking, gives Sauvignon Blanc of purity and Pinot Noir with finesse. With regards to barrel ageing a proportion of the red wine will spend time in 228 litre barrels, whilst the whites go in to 600 litre \"tonnes\" and 2000 litre \"foudres\". In both cases this time in oak adds richness and complexity to the wines.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePrecision, balance and complexity are the watchwords of our cuvées with each delivering a strong sense of their individual terroirs, marked by considerable minerality, power and freshness.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith 50 different plots, the terroir of the domain is very plural. With 80% of them facing south, it enjoys a remarkable exposure with 35% of the vines on flint soil (quite rare in the area) and the other part in limestone soil (\"caillottes\" and \"terres blanches\").\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-vincent-delaporte-sancerre-chavignol-2019","title":"Vincent Delaporte Dom. Sancerre Chavignol 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe vines have a southeasterly exposure and are planted on slopes that get a great deal of sunshine. Thanks to a diversity of soils limestone types and a strict blending of wines from 30 plots, we have brought finesse, aromatic complexity and minerality to this wine. This wine is composed of vines with an average age of 35 years. The consistent high quality of our Sancerre is remarkable and unique in its style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are handpicked in small cases of 12kg and sorted on a table. Hydrolical pressing (Coquard). Fermentation in stainless-steel thermo-regulated vats in October and November. Aging on lees for 6 months in December, January and February. In March, racking, fining and light filtering before bottling. 50% of our wines are bottled in April, May and June and will keep all their primary aromas for 5 years and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kerry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47790561722539,"sku":"MSD014-19","price":278.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3023\/7867\/files\/vincent_delaporte_dom._sancerre_chavignol_1_2.png?v=1789185739"},{"product_id":"domaine-vincent-delaporte-sancerre-chavignol-2021","title":"Vincent Delaporte Dom. Sancerre Chavignol 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe vines have a southeasterly exposure and are planted on slopes that get a great deal of sunshine. Thanks to a diversity of soils limestone types and a strict blending of wines from 30 plots, we have brought finesse, aromatic complexity and minerality to this wine. This wine is composed of vines with an average age of 35 years. The consistent high quality of our Sancerre is remarkable and unique in its style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are handpicked in small cases of 12kg and sorted on a table. Hydrolical pressing (Coquard). Fermentation in stainless-steel thermo-regulated vats in October and November. Aging on lees for 6 months in December, January and February. In March, racking, fining and light filtering before bottling. 50% of our wines are bottled in April, May and June and will keep all their primary aromas for 5 years and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kerry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792070164651,"sku":"MSD014-21","price":278.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3023\/7867\/files\/vincent_delaporte_dom._sancerre_chavignol_1.png?v=1789194861"},{"product_id":"vincent-delaporte-sancerre-silex-rouge-2021","title":"Vincent Delaporte Sancerre Silex Rouge 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis wine is produced by Domaine Delaporte in Sancerre, Loire, and is the red cuvée “Silex Rouge” from the 2021 vintage. It is made from Pinot Noir and is described by retailers as a serious, site-driven red drawn from siliceous soils, which help give the wine its mineral edge and firmer structure. The style is more concentrated and age-worthy than lighter Loire Pinot Noir, with barrel aging contributing additional texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"tasting-notes\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAvailable notes describe a dark, ruby-toned wine with aromas of red fruit, black fruit, toasted notes, spice, and a mineral impression. On the palate it is round, smooth, and silky, with integrated tannins, good depth, and a long finish that can show caramel-like nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"serving-and-cellaring\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eServing and Cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eServe at about 15–16°C, slightly cool rather than warm. This wine can be enjoyed now for its texture and detail, but it should also continue to develop with short- to medium-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kerry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47793481285803,"sku":"WU005-21-1","price":288.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3023\/7867\/files\/vincent_delaporte_sancerre_silex_rouge_1.jpg?v=1789203315"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.regiswine.com.hk\/collections\/vincent-delaporte.oembed","provider":"Regis Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}