The 2022 Cady Coteaux du Layon Saint-Aubin is from grapes harvested in successive "tries" at the end of October, with approximately 70% botrytized fruit. The wine shows "a finely polished light gold hue in the glass. Despite this apparent role...

The 2022 Cady 1er Cru "Chaume" is from 3 parcels harvested in successive tries at the end of October. "I find more dried-fruit intensity here, perhaps not surprising given this was made using 100% botrytised fruit, with layers of confit...

The 2023 Cady Coteaux du Layon is from vines on schist soils just above the Layon river in Saint-Aubin de Luigné. The Chenin Blanc grapes were picked in successive tries in October, the wine finished at about 80 grams/liter of...

A perfectly bone-dry Chenin Blanc from soils that are a mix of degraded gray schist (schiste grezeaux), sandstone and talc. Very chiseled and stony, mineral... ideal! This is a relatively new cuvée for the domaine, and a welcome addition to...

This is a vibrant natural red made from a blend of Groslot (Grolleau) and Cabernet Franc. The quintessential "bistrot" wine, with low tannins and good acidity. Not too fruity, not too light, and a pleasure to drink. Grapes are destemmed...

A blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay and Groulleau, some of which undergoes carbonic maceration and some of which is destemmed. No oak, this is a juicy and bright red with good ripeness and texture. There's more here than...

Americans do not drink demi-sec rosé, but you should drink this one! Here's a wonderful review from Chris Kissack "This traditionally styled Cabernet d’Anjou is a blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, vinified using pressurage direct before the juice...

Grand Clos is a new Chenin from Marie-Lise and Thomas, from young vines they planted in Rablay on eroded soils. It begins fermentation in stainless steel tank for ten days before aging in foudre. While the vines are young (around...

A beautiful Chenin Blanc from the Anjou appellation in the Loire Valley (but labelled as Vin de France). Vines are around 25 years old on average, from 3 parcels, mostly on soils of black schist (with large chunks of schist)...