{"title":"Domaine Gérard Fiou","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"713\" class=\"\"\u003eDomaine Gérard Fiou is a small, focused estate in the heart of Sancerre, where chalk, flint, and patience shape Sauvignon Blanc of quiet intensity and crystalline detail. Located in the commune of Saint-Satur, the domaine has long been known for its dedication to the silex-rich soils that define the eastern edge of the appellation — a terroir prized for producing wines of precision, longevity, and mineral drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"1115\" class=\"\"\u003eThe estate spans just over 10 hectares, with many vines exceeding 50 years of age. Planted almost exclusively to Sauvignon Blanc, the vineyards are farmed sustainably and harvested by hand, with careful attention paid to canopy management and natural balance. The domaine’s commitment to low yields and meticulous vineyard work results in fruit with exceptional concentration and aromatic purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1569\" class=\"\"\u003eIn the cellar, the approach is simple and respectful of the fruit. Fermentation is carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel, preserving freshness and aromatic lift. The wines are aged on lees for complexity and mouthfeel, but never pushed toward richness — always preserving the line and flinty character that comes from the silex soils. No oak is used, and interventions are minimal, allowing the vineyard to speak through each glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1954\" class=\"\"\u003eThe wines are tense, pure, and refined. Sancerre Blanc from Gérard Fiou shows white grapefruit, green apple, lemon pith, and a wet stone character that lingers with quiet persistence. The palate is linear and saline, built more on energy and mineral tension than overt fruit expression. These are not loud wines — they are precise, architectural, and built to age with grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2138\" class=\"\"\u003eWhat defines Domaine Gérard Fiou is its devotion to terroir — a producer that doesn’t chase style, but reveals the natural austerity and luminosity of Sancerre’s flint and chalk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2279\" class=\"\"\u003eThese are wines drawn from stone and light — composed, vertical, and shaped for those who seek clarity over noise, structure over flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/5624\/7267\/collections\/Domaine_Gerard_Fiou_5.png?v=1746100153","url":"https:\/\/www.winefutures.co.nz\/collections\/domaine-gerard-fiou-1.oembed","provider":"winefutures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}