2023 Loire Valley Wine

This wine is produced within the Anjou appellation but is intentionally declassified as VDF. Native yeasts, aged 50/50 in oak and concrete, and bottled unfiltered with very minimal sulfur. Bursting with fresh citrus, green apple,... Read More

In this bottle you have an example of how family history, well-placed vineyards, and integrity in the cellar come together to create a cerebral and noteworthy Sancerre. Their 30+ hectares are fully bathed in sunshine, leading... Read More

One of Chavignol's most historic vineyards, Clos de Beaujeu is the source of some of Boulay's deepest, most structured wines. Bursting with salty minerality and bitter citrus, this wine is serious, but also seriously pleasurable.... 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

Thierry Germain is one of the Loire Valley’s most pensive and ever-experimenting vignerons. Whereas some winemakers who can be described this way produce eccentric cuvées, Thierry’s Cabernet Franc bottlings... 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

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

An iconic Pineau d'Aunis from the Loire. Biodynamic grapes from Manu’s tiny 0.8ha parcel Clos St Jacques. A bright and racy red that toes the line between a light red and a dark rose. Redcurrant, wild raspberry, sour... Read More

From 30 to 60 year old Melon de Bourgogne vines planted in a mix of mica, schist, granite and sand, with the wine then aged for 7 years (!!!) on the lees. All that leads to something much closer to classic, crisp, clean Muscadet... Read More

Maison Foucher's 'Petit Le Mont' is a stellar value, blending Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre's prestigious vineyards and neighboring Touraine, capturing the essence of its more expensive counterparts without the... Read More

Les Champs de Cri owes its impressive structure and definition to the limestone-clay soils of this exceptional vineyard. Opening with classic notes of flint, grapefruit and flowers on the nose, this classy white shows off a concentrated,... 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

This 100% Chenin Blanc 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 notes with goat cheese or fresh fruits, or use... Read More

Bordeaux native Thibaud Boudignon crafts his rosé from Cabernet Franc rooted in grey schist/sand soils. Fresh, bright, and insanely drinkable, the wine shows flavors of red fruit, flower petals, white pepper, and wet rocks.... Read More

This Loire Valley Chenin Blanc captures everything great about French bistro wines - pure, honest, and remarkably drinkable. The wine shows classic notes of yellow apple, quince, and wet stone, with a texture that balances crisp... Read More

From his family's third-generation estate in Reuilly, Valéry Renaudat makes this vibrant Pinot Noir from limestone-rich soils first planted by his forward-thinking grandfather. The wine shows beautiful black cherry... Read More

From the prestigious Chavignol vineyard in Sancerre, Yves Martin’s 2023 Sancerre captures the essence of this celebrated Loire Valley terroir. Known for its chalky soils and cool, crisp climate, Chavignol produces Sauvignon... Read More