Domaine Fernand Girard, Sancerre "La Garenne" Loire Valley, France 2024 women-winemaker Forey works a one-third hectare

Forey works a one-third hectare parcel in the northern part of the Montiotes Basses section of the Clos

it displays an incredible integration of its elements on the palate

the Murphy family acquired an ideal unplanted 200-acre property in the hills of the Santa Maria Valley

beloved for its famous Kimmeridgian limestone and crisp blancs that sing at apéro hour

Domaine Fernand Girard, Sancerre "La Garenne" Loire Valley, France 2024 women-winemaker Forey works a one-third hectareDomaine Fernand Girard is currently run by Alain Girard. He comes from several generations of winemakers in the tiny village of Chaudoux, located a few miles northwest of the town of Sancerre and directly north of the famous town of Chavignol. The "La Garenne" cuve originally came from a 2. 5 hectare vineyard of that name, a plot on a steep east facing slope with a very rocky limestone soil. The chalky soil brings out the characteristic flinty,