Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers, Saumur 2016, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Saumur cabernet franc that fits the Loire mold with ripe fruit yet with cooler-weather undertones that keep it honest to its terroir.[Read more]
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Domaine des Bèguinerie Élègance Chinon Rosé 2018 – Fresh Red Fruit & Blossom
Domaine des Bèguinerie, Élègance Chinon Rosé 2018, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Chinon rosé that presents fresh red fruit absent any of Chinon’s classic vegetal notes.[Read more]
Couly-Dutheil La Coulée Automnale Chinon 2012 – Classic Chinon with Lovely Aromatics, Limestone and a Gentle Tannin Structure
Couly-Dutheil, La Coulée Automnale Chinon 2012, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A classic Chinon with lovely aromatics, limestone and a gentle tannin structure.[Read more]
Domaine des Bèguineries Cuvée du Vent Fleuri Chinon 2018 – Chenin Blanc in a Reserved Yet Substantial Form
Domaine des Bèguineries, Cuvée du Vent Fleuri Chinon 2018, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A white Chinon that presents chenin blanc in a reserved yet substantial form.[Read more]
Domaine Les Hautes Noëlles Gamay 2019 – Quaffable Gamay
Domaine Les Hautes Noëlles, Gamay 2019, IGP Val de Loire, France
Tasting Notes: A quaffable gamay that lives up to its vin de pays classification.[Read more]
Paul Buisse Couronne & Lions Muscadet 2019 – A Basic Muscadet that is Varietally-Correct
Paul Buisse, Couronne & Lions Muscadet 2019, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A basic muscadet that hits all the varietally-correct notes characteristic of this Loire white.[Read more]
Domaine Huet Vouvray Pétillant Brut Reserve 2009 – Open, Enjoy & Repeat
Domaine Huet, Vouvray Pétillant Brut Reserve 2009, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A sparkling Vouvray with alluring aromatics and ripe fruit.[Read more]
Francisque Lapandéry Côte Roannaise “Vieilles Vignes” Reserve 2017 – A Loire Gamay Favorite
Francisque Lapandéry, Côte Roannaise “Vieilles Vignes” Reserve 2017, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A favorite Loire gamay of mine even though it is more restrained in character than the 2016 vintage.[Read more]
Domaine Laffourcade Savennières 2011 – Grown-Up Chenin Blanc
Domaine Laffourcade, Savennières 2011, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Savennières that shows chenin blanc’s serious side.[Read more]
Serge Dagueneau & Filles La Centenaire 2019 – A Minerally, Loire White Wine with Steely, Green Fruit and a Bright, Clean Finish
Serge Dagueneau & Filles, La Centenaire 2019, Pouilly-Sur-Loire, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A minerally Loire white wine with steely, green fruit and a bright, clean finish.[Read more]
