Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Génération XIX 2017

Biodynamic. Together with its sister-in-arms, Cuvée Edmond, Dix-Neuf is the antithesis of modern 'textbook' Sancerre. This jaw-dropping Sancerre is drawn from the oldest vines in the Moussière vineyard (approximately 100 years of age) cropped at Grand Cru Burgundy-level yields (in fact, the lower end of this range). The wine was fermented and raised in 2,000-litre, tronconique wooden tanks for 12 months before a spell in steel, again on lees. Only 500 cases per year get to see the light of … more

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Sancerre

Alphonse Mellot Sancerre La Moussiere 2021 375ml

Biodynamic. La Moussière is one of the great vineyards of the Loire Valley. Cultivated with incredibly rocky, limestone-rich soils, this gently rolling vineyard lies on the ancient Saint-Doulchard marls, which form a part of the great Kimmeridgian chain (à la Chablis). As usual, 50% of this wine underwent fermentation in huge wooden fermenters and was raised in oak casks-a fact that in no way compromises the fabulous purity and energy on offer. The balance of the wine was fermented and … more

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Sancerre

Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Petite Moussiere Rouge 2020 375ml

Petite Moussière is Mellot's entry-level Pinot, drawn from younger vines on the Saint-Doulchard marls of La Moussière. Although the name of the wine suggests something light and crunchy, even here there is a lovely plumpness of fruit and vinous depth. Saying that, Alphonse Mellot is aiming for a more open and approachable style here, so this fruit experiences more delicate maceration and shorter aging than for the Moussière proper.

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Sancerre

Arnaud Lambert Saumur Brezé "Clos du Midi" 2022

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Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Saumur

Arnaud Lambert Saumur Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg Les Perrières Blanc 2021 Magnum

"One of the most talented winemakers in the Loire - he farms his 40 hectares in a method close to biodynamic. His whole range of wines have drive, and are regularly among the best wines in and around Saumur. The whites have remarkable finesse and are extremely delicate. Also, they are chenins that are agreeable young, which is sufficiently rare as to be emphasized. His reds are at the same level. Good vine age counts for a lot, his talent … more

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Saumur

Chateau de Coulaine Chinon 2021

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Chinon

Chateau de Coulaine Chinon 2021 375ml

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Chinon

Domaine du Closel Savennières Clos du Papillon 2020

The family vineyard Les Vins DOMAINE du CLOSEL is located at the Château des Vaults, in Savennières, Grand Cru of the Loire Valley.

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Savennieres

Domaine du Collier 'La Ripaille' Saumur Rouge 2019

Importers Notes - "Antoine Foucaults' 2019 Saumur Rouge La Ripaille follows the magical form of this wine and like the 2018 it glows in the glass and displays deep set aromas of concentrated blackberry, cassis and attractive leafy notes. Exquisite, and as with all his wines, Antoine has captured a wonderful dimension in this wine that comes across like a hypothetical blend of Volnay (silky, silky) and Saint-Émilion (depth, substance). Sumptuousness aligned to elegance follows, displaying a rich mineral depth … more

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Saumur

Domaine du Collier Saumur Blanc 2019

Importers Notes - "The 2019 vintage has added power and sapid depth to the usual brightness and levity. That it is a wine from grapes grown in stone and then aged in a stone cellar is evident - this is totally crystalline, seemingly hewn purely from the stones that lie in the ground from which it comes - floating on top as usual is the entrancing citrus and floral perfume. In 2019 there is again great freshness and clarity - … more

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Saumur

Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Brézé 2018

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley

Domaine Huet Vouvray Clos du Bourg Demi Sec 1996 375ml

"Honey and spice aromas give way to a luscious palate, with notes of honey, marzipan, orange and dried apricot. Noticeable sweetness is well balanced with acidity. Though rich, it's not really a dessert wine, and though it would accompany food well, it's probably best appreciated on its own. Delicious now, and should improve through 2010." 91 points, The Wine Spectator

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Vouvray

Domaine Huet Vouvray Clos du Bourg Demi Sec 2020

"Drinking the 2020 Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec is like taking your shoes off at the end of a long day of walking and soaking them in warm water: there's just satisfaction and relaxation. The 2020 has a sense of volume but not weight, filling the mouth with depths of pure fruit before the acid pours forth like a canal lock being opened. You can expect a hint of spice and crème caramel alongside apple and florals. I am utterly seduced." … more

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Vouvray

Domaine Huet Vouvray Cuvee Constance 2016 500ml

Since 1989, the estate has also produced this magical, botrytized dessert wine selected from one, two or all three vineyards. When made, the Cuvée Constance (named for Gaston's mother) ranks among the world's greatest dessert wines. It is a wine of such captivating purity, precision and complexity that it is almost indescribable. Its straw-coloured robe is green with golden hues. The nose titillates the taster's sense of smell with its scents of apricot jam, candied grapefruit, quince, bergamot and flowers. … more

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Vouvray

Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Demi-Sec 2022

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Vouvray