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Jean-Marie Berthier
Jean-Marie Berther is a family Domaine located in Saint-Gemme which is about five miles north of Sancerre. The Domaine is now in its fifth generation of family members and it is known for very authentic wines which express the unique mineral content in its vineyards. The family has also broadened its vineyard holdings through the generations and now has vineyards in Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume, Menetou-Salon, and Coteaux du Giennois which is directly across the river from Sancerre and which borders Pouilly-Fume to the north. The Domaine's expressive wines start in the vineyards which are meticulously farmed and which are also now organically certified.
The Wines
Jean-Marie Berthier Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (OC, NF)
Aromas include Meyer Lemon, white flowers, citrus blossoms, honeysuckle, and hints of pineapple and pear. Flavors include honeydew melon, pear, green apple, and white grapefruit. There is a medium body, good balance and acidity, and a refreshing minerally finish.
Food pairing would include shrimp, crab, halibut, seabass, swordfish, calamari, seafood pasta and salads, paella, veal cutlets, pork tenderloin, shoulder, and cutlets, chicken, grilled sausages, Asian pork, chicken, seafood, noodle and vegetable dishes, Mexican pork, chicken, and seafood dishes, enchiladas, chile relleno, tamales, tacos, green salads, and mild to medium cheeses.
Jean-Marie Berthier Pinot Noir 2021 (OC, NF)
This wine is from the younger vines in the producer’s vineyards in Sancerre, Menetou-Salon, and Coteaux du Giennois. Aromas include black cherries, dark plums, boysenberries, and blueberries. Flavors include blackberries, boysenberries, and hints of blueberries. There is a medium to full body but with a sense of lightness and elegance across the palate, perfect balance and acidity, and a long and saturated medium finish.
Food pairings would include short ribs, beef stew, veal, lamb, pork, chicken, duck, venison, elk, wild boar, coq au vin, cassoulet, salmon, shrimp, swordfish, clams, mussels, paella, Asian beef and pork dishes, lamb curries and Tandoori dishes, Indian appetizers, Mexican beef, pork, and chicken dishes, beef and pork enchiladas, carnitas, carne asada, tamales, Alambre dishes, tacos, and medium to creamy cheeses.
Jean-Marie Berthier Coteaux du Giennois Blanc 2022 (OC, NF)
This is 100% Sauvignon Blanc and aromas include lime, white grapefruit, white peaches, and green apple. Flavors include white grapefruit, pear, and kiwi. There is a medium body, good balance and acidity, and a crisp, minerally, and refreshing finish.
Food pairings would include sole, shrimp, swordfish, calamari, seafood salads and pasta, veal, pork, chicken, Asian pork, chicken, and vegetable dishes, mild Thai curries, Mexican pork and chicken dishes, tacos, green salads, and medium cheeses.
Jean-Marie Berthier Sancerre Blanc 2022 (OC, NF)
Aromas include white grapefruit, white peach, and pear. Flavors include honeydew melon, pear, white peaches, and Meyer Lemon. There is a medium body, good balance and acidity, and a minerally refreshing finish.
Food pairings would include sole, shrimp, halibut, red snapper, swordfish, calamari, seafood pasta and salads, veal, pork, chicken, grilled sausages, Asian pork, chicken, vegetable, and noodle dishes, Mexican pork and chicken dishes, enchiladas, chile verde, tacos, green salads, and mild to medium cheeses.
Jean-Marie Berthier Pouilly-Fume 2022 (OC, NF)
Aromas include star fruit, kiwi, white peaches, white grapefruit, Meyer Lemon, green apple, citrus blossoms, and honeysuckle. Flavors include pineapple, white grapefruit, white peaches, and pear. There is a medium to full body, perfect body and acidity, and a lush, rich, full and refreshing finish.
Food pairings would include sole, shrimp, halibut, seabass, swordfish, calamari, clams, seafood pasta and salads, paella, veal, pork, chicken, grilled sausages, creamy pasta dishes, Asian pork, chicken, seafood, and noodle dishes, creamy yellow curries, Asian appetizers, Mexican pork, chicken, and seafood dishes, enchiladas, chile verde, tacos, tostadas, charcuterie, and mild, medium, and creamy cheeses.
