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
If only every Sauvignon Blanc could taste like this! Nothing grassy or tropical about this little number from the eastern part of the Loire's Touraine region. Instead, picture lime blossoms delivered via a lightning bolt of... Read More
From the little known Cotes Roannaise in southeastern Loire, where they specialize in a unique strain of Gamay native to this area where it grows at high elevations on granite soil. Brimming with red fruit and pepper, this highly... Read More
Chenin is a wonderfully versatile variety, and this wine shows the fresh side of it, full of pears, quince, baked apples and lively acidity. Great with all sorts of fish / seafood dishes or with fresh or goat cheese.
In the past few years, lovers of Muscadet have been learning that this wonderful wine, which for so many people is synonymous with “early drinking,” is in fact a wine well worthy of aging. In fine vintages, Nicholas... Read More
Domaine de la Charmoise has been in the Marionnet family since 1850—here, wines are made naturally not to follow trends, but because that’s simply how wine was always made! This Gamay is lively and fresh, with juicy... 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
A perfect sparkling wine for autumn, with flavors of ginger, gold apples, and sultanas. It’s fermented slowly and naturally in-bottle, with no added sulfites or yeasts, so the bubbles are subtle and don’t hide textured... Read More
From the lieu-dit of Brunetières, located on the south-facing slopes of the Loire in the village of Ingrandes de Touraine, with clay-limestone terroir. Aged in one-quarter new barriques and three-quarters foudre for 14... Read More
The domaine’s outstanding “Cuvée Prestige” comes from three steep hillside parcels of Cabernet Franc planted in clay-limestone: Beauvais, Brunetières, and Bézards. Alcoholic fermentation... Read More
This Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé is a blend of 70% Cabernet Franc and 30% Pinot Noir. This bright and juicy Crémant is hand crafted with the same process and attention to detail as the best Champagne, with... Read More
You may not be in Paris, nor on an Atlantic yacht throwing back oysters, but with every sip of cold, thirst quenching saline white wine you take, with every flash of shimmering citrus fruit that dances across your tongue, you... Read More
This flinty Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire offers plenty of citrus alongside a chalky minerality. The 2022 has a generous round mouthfeel beautifull complemented by the wine's fresh brightness. Made from organically-farmed... Read More
Juicy and lively with a hint of effervescence! Pineau d'Aunis is getting some attention here with a pretty light ruby red hue and notes of strawberries, a subtle herbaceous garrique bouquet, sour cherries, minerality, silky... Read More
60 year old Chenin vines grown on pure schist make this one of Patrick Baudouin's very best dry white wines. His vineyards are certified, but well beyond the typical organic practice. They are somewhat magical in expression.... Read More
A shining Sauvignon with sharp green brightness. The nose is elegant without over-exuberance, a fair and harmonious expression of white flowers, elderflowers and acacia, balanced with a light minerality. After a silky attack,... Read More
Aromas of honeysuckle and rope citrus fruit. On the palate, the wine is off-dry and medium-bodied with food-friendly acidity. Flavors of honey, ripe pear, and dried fruit lead to a long finish. Highlight the floral and citrus... Read More
Situated just outside of Bue, Domaine Bailly has been handed down through generations of vignerons since 1700. Made from 100% Pinot Noir that is hand-harvested and direct-pressed, it’s lively and crisp, with piercing minerality... Read More
Jean-Sebastien Marionnet makes incredible wines at his domaine and is now making this vibrant Gamay from sourced fruit from the Touraine. The fruit was hand-harvested and the liveliness of this red wine can be attributed to the... Read More
Thierry Chardon Les Chardons Touraine is an organic wine made from 100% direct press Sauvignon Blanc grown in Touraine, Loire Valley, one of the best areas for Sauvignon Blanc in the world. Incredibly complex nose with citrus... Read More
Though not as well known these days as certain other winegrowing areas of the Loire Valley (ahem, Sancerre), Reuilly is home to some fantastic vineyard sites, beautifully sloped for optimal sun exposure. A native to the region,... Read More
Located just 2.5 miles from Sancerre in the heart of Bué, Domaine des Vieux Pruniers is headed by Christian Thirot-Fournier and his wife, who sustainably farm 10 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Fruit for their... Read More
Domaine Wilfrid Rousse is located in the hamlet of La Halbardiere in a former farmhouse. The vineyards are located on the right bank of the Vienne on the western side of Chinon. The Galuches Chinon displays classic aromas of wet... Read More