DOMAINE DYCKERHOFF LOIRE, FRANCE

Christian and Benedicte Dyckerhoff run their small domaine of 15 acres in the countryside west of Bourges, about an hour west of Sancerre. They’ve only been making wine since 2004, but the results are fantastic. Crisp, nuanced and savory Sauvignon Blanc.Three grapes are allowed, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris for vin gris and Pinot noir for rose blends and red. The Dyckerhoffs grow all three, though Sauvignon is by far the most important. They make one wine from each grape. Should you ever have the chance to visit, you can cast a line in one of their trout ponds, as fish farming is their other line of business.