Arnaud Lambert Saumur Breze "Clos du Midi" 2016 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

Arnaud Lambert Saumur Perrieres Blanc 2018

"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

Bernard Baudry Chinon 'Les Clos Guillot' 2017

The Clos Guillot vineyard is situated on a southeast-facing slope in Chinon with soils of clay, chalk and 'yellow limestone' (known locally as Tuffeau). Harvesting is by hand and yields do not exceed 40 hl/ha. Fermentation takes place in large wooden fermenters with regular pigéage (with the aim of providing gentle extraction of supple tannins). After maceration of about 20 days, the wine is pressed off and then matured for 12 months in oak barrels that have seen two or … more

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Chinon

Bernard Baudry Chinon La Croix Boissée 2016

The Domaine's top cuvée hails from a parcel of 30- to 50-year-old vines on very chalky, white limestone soils above Baudry's cellars in Cravant-les-Côteaux.

"Tasted at the domaine, about three months after the bottling. This is an impressive 'wow' wine aromatically, perfumed and fresh, with toasted cherry and bright peach stone on the nose. The palate is divine, textured, complete and finessed, cleanly defined, pure and correct. Incredible fruit, cut through with a chalky, talc-like mineral substance, showing a style … more

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Chinon

Chateau de Coulaine Chinon 2018

Mostly from younger vines up to about 15 yo, this wine is vinified in cement tanks using indigenous yeast and aged in a combination of large old oak and cement tanks. A real ‘vin de soif’ giving the extravagant raspberry perfume and thirst quenching freshness that Chinon is so well known for. Very fresh, very moreish.

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Chinon

Chateau de Fesles Bonnezeaux 2010 500ml

"Fesles is the Yquem of the Loire Valley" - La Revue du Vin de France

Named the "Y'Quem of the Loire Valley" along with Parker commenting that "This wine should have its own appellation" does justice to one of the world's greatest sweet wines. On average the cuvee consists of 90% botrytized Chenin with the rest coming from "Passerillage", the method of leaving the grapes on the vine to raison and concentrate the sugars. Fermented in Acacia barrels (this promotes … more

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Bonnezeaux

Damien Laureau Savennieres Roche Aux Moines 2014

Made from a small .25 ha parcel rented from the Baron Brincard holdings in this famous vineyard which lies beside Coulee de Serrant. Damiens holding faces south-east sharing similar ryolite base to its soils to Coulee de Serrant with an overlay of schist and sand. The vines were planted in the 1970’s and its small yield is aged in 400 litre demi-muids. Fine deep aromas of pear and plum with hints of mineral on this finely structured and very deep … more

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Savennieres

Domaine de la Chevalerie Bourgueil 'Galichets' Cabernet Franc 2011

Domaine de la Chevalerie is a leading name in the Bourgueil appellation. The property lies in the commune of Restigné, directly beside Bourgueil, and has been owned by the Caslot family for 14 generations. It is currently run by Stéphanie and Emmanuel who took over the reins from their father Pierre. The 38 hectares of vineyard are certified organic and biodynamic. Winemaking is as low intervention and natural as possible, using indigenous yeasts during the gentle fermentation process, and keeping … more

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley

Domaine Durand Cornas Prémices 2016

Domaine Durand is the estate of brothers Eric and Joël. Their total vineyard holdings cover 20 ha in St Joseph, Cornas and St Peray. They only grow Shiraz.

The Cornas is made from a selection from vines on granite soils, chosen to represent a soft refined Cornas with elegant tannins.

Deep red colour. Concentrated nose of stone fruits and spices. The mouth is full with soft but tight tannins. The wine is very generous and long-lasting with a fresh finish.

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Savennieres

Domaine Huet Vouvray Clos du Bourg Sec 2016

"Bright and pure, with delightful pear, green almond and green plum notes laced with a fennel streak, ending with finely beaded acidity and a mineral echo through the finish. Very refined. Drink now through 2027." 96 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator"Something a tiny bit oxidative on the nose, giving a bruised apple sort of character, but then wonderfully pronounced stone fruit comes through on the palate, with a touch of honey and honeysuckle. Lip-smacking acidity is well balanced with the … more

Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Sub Region: Vouvray