Loire Valley

Croix Boissée is Baudry's top bottling; it comes from very old vines on gravel and sandy soils with a layer of white limestone subsoil that gives the wine that unique mineral backbone and structural depth that sets... Read More

The 2023 Sancerre Rose Sibylle reveals aromas of spring flowers, ripe red berries, lemon, rose petals and spices with menthol hints. Perfectly balanced, textured, juicy and fresh, it’s nicely tense with a long, mouthwatering... Read More

Château de Chaintres produces this cuvée from one of their best and oldest parcels: a 1940 planting (hence the name: the year of plantation in Roman numerals) of Cabernet Franc in the heart of the clos. Aged in a... Read More

Sourced from 40-year-old Muscadet vines planted in shallow soils of disintegrated mica/schist. Matured on the lees for twelve months in order to obtain a well-structured and complex wine. This Muscadet is amazingly aromatic, keenly... Read More

Made from vines up to 30 years old, this wine is fresh and has unusual depth and minerality. Thanks to its exceptional terroir, the wine is very floral and will develop fuller flavors with aging. Sleek, bone dry and perfect with... Read More

One of the most vibrant and profound expressions ever conceived on Pouilly-Fumé’s rich terroir, Dagueneau’s “Silex” is named for the flinty clay soils that give the wine its intense mineral character.... Read More

From clay-rich soils with a high granite content, Carbone is made from 70 year old Cabernet Franc vines. The fruit is destemmed, with the goal of showing off purity of fruit rather than extraction or dense tannins. Supple, lush... Read More

Domaine Belargus looks set to radically change perceptions of Anjou wines as one of the most exciting new-comers to the Loire Valley. They're an organic operation and employ single plots, old vines, low yields, long elevage,... Read More

Biodynamically farmed 90 year-old Chenin Blanc vines on clay-silex over limestone soils. Harvest by hand, natural fermentation without additives in neutral oak barrels, aging on old oak for 7 months. Great value Vouvray in a lightweight... Read More

100% Cabernet Franc grown on clay-limestone soils from one of the Loire's most treasured producers. One of the main reasons Chevalerie is so beloved is the fact that they bottle age their wines at the domaine much longer than... Read More

This cabernet franc comes from 50 year-old vines on the southern-facing hillside vineyards of Les Clos, where the soil is comprised of siliceous clay covered with large flint. The wine is fermented in concrete and is raised in... Read More

Crazy good value if you’re a lover of Muscadet, this is one of the most ageworthy (if you can possibly keep yourself from opening them now) examples from some very old vines. Domaine de la Pépière is one of... Read More

This sparkling Chenin Blanc from France's Loire Valley is stunning. Jacky Blot's Brut Tradition crackles with energy and offers up notes of lemon curd, chalk, quince, yeast and white flowers. Impressively long, with laser-like... Read More

One of Jacky Blot most striking creations is his TRIPLE ZERO, a lightly sparkling wine that he describes as above all a natural wine that happens to have some bubbles. The three zeros imply the eschewing of chaptalization, tirage... Read More

The Côteaux du Giennois is a small appellation just north of Pouilly Fumé. This lovely Sauvignon Blanc has more than a passing resemblance to a good Sancerre. This pure and refined white shows layers of flint, lime,... Read More

Tressallier is an exceptionally rare white grape variety found almost exclusively in the remote Loire village of Saint-Pourçain. It sounds esoteric, and it is, but the flavors will be familiar to any fan of Chablis or Muscadet.... Read More

A textured and expressive Chenin Blanc, sourced from the younger vines in Guiberteau's famed 'Clos des Cârmes' and 'Clos de Guichaux', as well as old vines from the lower slopes of the Coteaux de Brézé.The... Read More

The 2021 Le Bourg is sited in one of the area's most-coveted vineyards, Brézé, offering a salty, tightly wound style. There are lemon, almond and apple flavors on this light-bodied yet firmly poised white with... Read More

100% Cabernet Franc sourced from three parcels of old vines which lie on silty and sandy topsoils over limestone on the Brézé hill. Entirely destemmed and naturally fermented in concrete before spending 12 months... Read More

The 2023 Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Sec from Domaine Huët is a classic in the making, coming in at an even thirteen percent octane in this vintage and offering up a bright and complex bouquet of quince, lemon, chalky soil tones,... Read More

It's no secret that Sancerre is no longer the go-to value for Sauvignon Blanc lovers. Enter Menetou-Salon, an appellation close to Sancerre. This complex white delivers zesty citrus and fresh grass notes, complemented by a... Read More

Aromas of raspberries and red cherries with a peppery palate and pleasant tannins. Elegant and smooth, we recommend drinking this with a slight chill. A great wine to pair with cheese and charcuterie!

100% Romorantin, a close, but nearly lost sibling to Chardonnay that was once widely planted across the Loire Valley. Nowadays the Cour-Cheverny appellation is the only place on the planet that Romorantin can be found. The nose... Read More

This kimmeridgian dominant parcel produces a mineral Sauvignon Blanc with power and electric vibrancy. It is long, persistent and goes down easy!

This classic Sancerre comes to us from the village of Verdigny and is blessed with bright acidity and texture alongside balanced flavors of citrus, Bosc pear and fresh herbs. The finish is mouthwatering and reflects the estate's... Read More