{"product_id":"hautes-noelles-zephyr-melon-de-bourgogne-loire-valley","title":"Domaine Les Hautes Noëlles Zéphyr","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eZéphyr is named for the soft western wind—gentle, invisible, yet capable of shaping everything it touches. There’s a similar feeling in the glass here: quiet power, fine detail, and a freshness that seems to move through the wine rather than sit on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eFrom a carefully selected parcel in the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLoire Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this is a pure expression of Melon de Bourgogne, drawn from 40-year-old vines rooted deeply in schist and saline soils. At \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDomaine Les Hautes Noëlles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the approach is patient and instinctive—hand harvesting with strict selection, spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts, and a long 24-month élevage in underground tanks. Nothing is rushed, clarified, or overly corrected; instead, the wine is allowed to settle into itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eIn the glass, Zéphyr opens with delicate aromas of white fruit and a subtle almond note—restrained, but inviting. The palate builds with more presence: structure and volume supported by a clear mineral backbone, shaped by the schist-rich terroir and a saline edge that brings definition and lift. Beneath this tension, there’s a gentle, almost luscious texture that keeps the wine from ever feeling austere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eStony, precise, and quietly layered, this is a wine that speaks in detail rather than volume—refined, expressive, and deeply rooted in place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"R\u0026H Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57048364679543,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1832\/6511\/files\/IMG_6227.jpg?v=1777296217","url":"https:\/\/randhfinewines.co.uk\/products\/hautes-noelles-zephyr-melon-de-bourgogne-loire-valley","provider":"R\u0026H Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}