Domaine du Nozay
Le Paradis
Coming from the small climat of Le Paradis in Sancerre, the vines are grown in Kimmeridgian marls —more calcareous on top of the slope and more clay at the bottom, at 240 meters high with a northeast facing slope. The grapes come only from the plot that bears the same name.
The renowned “Terres Blanches” terroir of Sancerre supports vine health and resilience. Careful pruning, disbudding, and canopy management create an ideal microclimate, while soil practices boost biomass and vine vitality. The Domaine also explores sonic stimulation— broadcasting tonal sequences to enhance sap flow and plant well-being.
- Region
- Loire Valley
- Appellation
- Loire
- Sub-Appellation
- Sancerre AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Aging
- 10 months in stainless steel
- Alcohol
- 12.71%
Le Paradis expresses the freshness and liveliness of its terroir. It is Paradise that you have in your mouth. It presents a perfectly fragrant nose with floral notes, citrus, candied orange, spice, and a nice roundness, endowed with great elegance and a beautiful length. On the palate, we find a great mineral concentration of the Sauvignon with notes of exotic fruits and majestic acidity.
Wine Spectator
91 Points
2023
"There’s a plush feel to the notes of candied lemon, apple and pear, all reined in by steely acidity that keeps pace from start to finish. Shows balance between its broadness, weight and elegance, with a crunchy mineral finish, plus hints of straw and spices."
— Kristen Bieler, 2025
Wine Spectator
91 Points
2023
"There’s a plush feel to the notes of candied lemon, apple and pear, all reined in by steely acidity that keeps pace from start to finish. Shows balance between its broadness, weight and elegance, with a crunchy mineral finish, plus hints of straw and spices. Drink now through 2028. 750 cases made, 150 cases imported."
— Kristen Bieler, 2025
