{"title":"Chateau du Hureau","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhilippe Vatan and daughter Agathe run a fifth-generation estate tucked into the tufa limestone that borders the Loire Valley near Saumur. The Cabernet Francs are planted directly into that chalky tufa and taste like it—dark and mineral, alive with acidity, impossible to confuse with anything else. The whites are equally sharp and elegant. This is terroir speaking without softening.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-du-hureau-saumur-blanc-argile-2023-750ml","title":"Chateau du Hureau, Saumur Blanc \"Argile\", 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Palatino LT STD', 'Book Antiqua', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThis Chenin Blanc comes from vines planted in clay soils that sit on a bedrock of \u003cem\u003etuffeaux, \u003c\/em\u003ethe white chalky stone that you find in this area. The wine is made in a 13th century \u003cem\u003ecave\u003c\/em\u003e that is dug out of this tuffeaux. Its rich with pears and apricots and that chunky chalky minerality that only good Chenin Blanc can deliver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polaner [POL]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43821225115705,"sku":"NYC-1-POL-`FHR050`-091824-2","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Chateau-du-Hureau-Saumur-Blanc-Argile-2023-White-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York_cf39c64f.jpg?v=1768494439"},{"product_id":"chateau-du-hureau-saumur-champigny-tuffe-2022-750ml","title":"Chateau du Hureau, Saumur-Champigny \"Tuffe\", 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau du Hureau’s Saumur-Champigny \"Tuffe\" 2022 is a wine that embodies the delicate yet profound nature of Loire Valley reds. Sourced from the \"Tuffe\" vineyard, named for the tuffeau limestone soils that define the Saumur-Champigny region, this Cabernet Franc offers a direct connection to the land from which it springs. The vineyard’s mineral-rich soils impart a freshness and clarity to the wine, making it a perfect example of the region’s terroir-driven style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage is expressive yet graceful, with the lively red fruit character typical of Cabernet Franc—cherry and raspberry—intertwined with subtle floral and herbal notes. The wine is medium-bodied, with smooth tannins that give it structure while maintaining an elegance that’s often characteristic of the best Saumur-Champigny wines. The finish is long and mineral-driven, leaving behind a sense of purity that reflects the region’s unique soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Tuffe\" 2022 is a versatile wine that can be enjoyed both young and with some time in the cellar, allowing its layers of complexity to unfold. It pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even a selection of soft cheeses. Whether you're discovering the charm of Saumur-Champigny or an experienced lover of Loire reds, this wine is a perfect representation of Cabernet Franc’s potential in this exceptional terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polaner [POL]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44120945197113,"sku":"NYC-1-POL-`FHR048`-120624-2","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Chateau-du-Hureau-Saumur-Champigny-Tuffe-2022-Red-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York_e025b84b.jpg?v=1768497321"},{"product_id":"chateau-du-hureau-saumur-blanc-argile-2024-750ml","title":"Chateau du Hureau, Saumur Blanc Argile, 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive generations of Vatans have farmed the Loire—with records tracing the family back to 1714 as vignerons in Sancerre—and today Philippe and daughter Agathe tend their Dampierre-sur-Loire vineyards organically, coaxing Chenin Blanc from deep clay over tuffeau limestone. Argile—French for clay—names the wine for its defining terroir: four parcels of thirty-year-old vines on the same chalky bedrock that built the Loire's castles. Hand-harvested in baskets, pressed and fermented with indigenous yeasts, the wine rests in a combination of tank and large wood. The 2024 was one of the Loire's most challenging vintages in memory—frost, hail, record rainfall, and downy mildew forced lower yields and later harvest. But the resulting wine shines with fresh acidity and balanced aromatics. Saumur Chenin Blanc at its most honest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polaner [POL]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45083819212857,"sku":"NYC-1-POL-`FHR051`-102325-2","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Chateau-du-Hureau-Saumur-Blanc-Argile-2024-White-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York_15f03fac.jpg?v=1768518917"}],"url":"https:\/\/nyc.flatiron-wines.com\/collections\/chateau-du-hureau.oembed","provider":"Flatiron Wines \u0026 Spirits NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}