Products tagged with Loire Valley

Alain is fortunate enough to own parcels in Pouilly-Fumé that are heavy in Silex, a soil type coveted for its trademark laser-sharp flinty minerality. Indeed, if these plots were over the river in Sancerre, the wine would probably be double the price.

Toby and Julie have been making their own wines since 2007. Together, they have a small, fully functioning farm (other crops, animals, etc). Their wines are always bright, friendly and super clean and fresh. This is no exception – savory and zesty with li

Cour-Cheverny is a truly obscure, unusual little appellation. Known for it’s high acidity and minerality, the Romorantin grape is also surprisingly age-worthy; residual sugar is often present, as is the case here, but the wine drinks dry. Melon and stone

Just textbook Muscadet. Bright and summery, unapologetically mineral, with a hint of lavender, and sporting ample acidity tamed by 9 months lees aging. No surprises, just the perfect shellfish wine.

A classic rendition of this overlooked wine; concentrated red fruits, hints of tomato skin, and an underlying earthy backbone. This classic domaine makes the full range of traditional Sancerre wines, from whites to reds to rosés.

Silex soils, the rarest and most coveted in Loire, impart razor sharp minerality and acidity to the wine. Laporte is one of the most respected domaines in the region, having remained committed to low yields and minimal intervention while so many in Sancer

Generous orchard fruits, balanced by Chenin’s beguiling minerality and waxy texture; a lovely weekday Saumur. Sourced from a tiny single vineyard overlooking the Loire river planted to Tuffeau soils, which retain moisture and heat, allowing fully ripe and

Licence IV - Muscadet Blanc in a can 2019

Complex stoniness shines through thanks to Black Schist and Quartz soils. There’s a richness and depth and almost a touch of oxidation to boot. It appears that La Grange aux Belles can do no wrong…

Manuel Landron started this project with a single hectare of biodynamic vineyards which were given to him by his father – the legendary winemaker Jo Landron. Working along with his wife, Marion Pescheux, they are crafting some lovely wines. Golden, savory

Terres Blondes is a project of the extraordinary Marionnet family…Jean-Sebastien carries on his father Henry’s practices of organic, non-oaked Gamay – showcasing the tasty, bright, fresh fruit in Touraine. This wine is a steal. Crunchy red berries, beauti

Despite being Gamay, Frantz’s new pet nat prioritizes mineral over fruit; a dry, zesty and quaffable affair. Frantz founded his winery in the sub-appellation of Montlouis-sur-Loire in 2002. He’s been a hands off zero-zero winemaker from the start.