Olga Raffault, Chinon 2015, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Loire-valley Chinon at its best and one of the finest bottles and vintages of Olga Raffault cabernet franc I’ve had the pleasure to enjoy.[Read more]
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Domaine du Bouchot Pouilly Fumé 2016 – Restrained & Distinctly French in Style
Domaine du Bouchot, Pouilly Fumé 2016, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A bright Pouilly Fumé that presents sauvignon blanc in a restrained and distinctly French style.[Read more]
Chateau de la Roulerie Les Camélias Rosé 2015 – Shows Varietal Character of Component Grapes
Chateau de la Roulerie, Les Camélias Rosé 2015, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon rosé blend that expresses discernable elements of each grape giving this rosé character.[Read more]
Jean-Marie Renvoisé Renvoisé VDF Chenin Blanc – Abounds with Depth and Flavor Intensity
Jean-Marie Renvoisé, Renvoisé VDF Chenin Blanc, Loire, France
Tasting Note: Only 100 cases of this chenin blanc are made in the Loire, and they present a dry, expression of the grape that abounds with depth and flavor intensity.[Read more]
Domaine Guion Cuvée des Deux Monts Bourgueil 2014 – Classic Bourgueil Concentration
Domaine Guion, Cuvée des Deux Monts Bourgueil 2014, Loire, France
Tasting Note: Cabernet franc from Bourgueil tends show more concentration, depth and flavor complexity than Chinon to south, and this bottle is no exception.[Read more]
Bouvet Signature Brut – A Lighter-Styled, Apertif-Worthy Sparkling Wine
Bouvet, Signature Brut, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A lighter-styled sparkling wine that would serve as a perfect aperitif to refresh your palate before a main course meal.[Read more]
Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin Les Hauts & Les Bas Chinon 2014 – A Powerful Mix of Red-and-Black Fruit
Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, Les Hauts & Les Bas Chinon 2014, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Chinon with flavor concentration, a powerful mix of red-and-black fruit and fully absent of any of the pervasive vegetable notes that often characterize Loire cabernet franc.[Read more]
Beatrice et Pascal Lambert Les Terrasses Chinon 2014 – Showcases the Floral Side of Loire Cabernet Franc
Beatrice et Pascal Lambert, Les Terrasses Chinon 2014, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Chinon that showcases the floral side of Loire cabernet franc.[Read more]
Domaine de la Guilloterie Tradition Saumur Champigny 2014 – Classic Cabernet Franc
Domaine de la Guilloterie, Tradition Saumur Champigny 2014, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A classic cabernet franc with less of the green-vegetable notes that sometimes characterizes Loire cabernet franc.[Read more]
Champalou Vouvray 2015 – A Solid Chenin Blanc
Champalou, Vouvray 2015, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A solid, well-made, Loire-Valley chenin blanc.[Read more]
