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Domaine Jean-Paul Picard<\/h1>\n

Family expertise passed down from generation to generation since 1750<\/h2>\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The authenticity and consistency of a family-run wine estate, deeply rooted in the terroir of Bu\u00e9\u2014one of the iconic villages of the Sancerre region.<\/h2>\n

Passed down from generation to generation, this 14.5-hectare estate is now managed by Mickael, who continues\u2014with passion\u2014a winemaking tradition that blends respect for age-old practices with modern expertise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Vines planted primarily on the clay-limestone slopes of Bu\u00e9.<\/h2>\n

Composed primarily of white clay-limestone soils and small limestone pebbles, the vineyard is planted with 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Pinot Noir, the latter being used to produce red and ros\u00e9 wines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sancerre & Menetou-Salon<\/h2>\n

In addition to its white, red, and ros\u00e9 Sancerre wines, the estate has diversified since the 1990s to also cultivate vines in the Menetou-Salon appellation, thereby offering an appealing range of wines from the Central Loire region.<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Hand-harvesting, a guarantee of rigorous grape selection and a pure expression of the terroir.<\/h2>\n

The estate employs sustainable viticultural techniques and contemporary winemaking facilities to reveal the finesse of its wines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We favor a winemaking approach that respects the expression of our terroirs.<\/h2>\n

Each cuv\u00e9e is crafted with precision, utilizing various vessels for vinification and aging, tailored to the character of the wine desired:<\/p>\n