Loire Valley
Loire Valley
Tue-Boeuf 2023 VDF Rose
Gamay, with a touch of Pineau D'Aunis. The Puzelats source organically farmed fruit from friends in Touraine. The bunches are hand-harvesed and direct-pressed into tank, where the wine ferments spontaneously with native yeasts and goes through malo as well. It...
$23.99
Huet 2009 Vouvray Clos du Bourg Sec
"Vouvray Clos du Bourg Sec 2009: At 15 years of age this presents a fine orange gold hue in the glass, with the finest tinge of onion skin to it, although not enough to raise any concern. The nose is...
$74.99
Huet 2009 Vouvray Le Mont Sec
With its green clay and its perfect exposition on the Première Côte de Vouvray just above the winery, Le Mont is an outstanding site for Chenin, and I have to admit often my favorite in the line-up. It has the...
$74.99
Huet 2022 Vouvray "Le Mont" Moelleux
I love the 2022 vintage in Vouvray, especially at Pinon and Huet, where the acidity and intense mineral character backs up the fruit which is so gorgeous, ripe and fresh. Here is Rebecca Gibb in Vinous on the "Le Mont"...
$47.99
Huet 2023 Vouvray Le Mont Sec
As is frequently noted, the "Le Mont" Sec needs time to open up and reveal it's mineral mysteries, so be sure to get some "Le Haut Lieu" for current drinking... Here's Rebecca Gibb again in Vinous: "The 2023 Vouvray Sec...
$51.99
Roche Bleue NV Jasnières Clos des Molières (21/22)
100% Chenin Blanc, from 35 year-old vines on a slope of clay/silex soils on limestone, certified organic. Slow pressing of whole clusters; long, slow one year fermentation, most in 4 to 6 year-old barriques, the younger vines in cuve inox;...
$34.99
Chevalerie 2020 Vin de France "Bulle de Fort"
The brand new Domaine de la Chevalerie "Bulle de Fort" is a direct press rosé Petillant Naturel, 100% Cabernet Franc and just incredibly delicious!! Warning, this is not a wimpy pale pink rosé - it shows a deep cherry-red color...
$19.99
Courault 2023 Le Verger de l'Etang Magnum 1.5L
Benoit Courault's "Verger de L'Etang" is a delightful blend of Grolleau and Pineau D'Aunis vinified with minimal extraction to preserve the beautiful cherry/berry fruit. Vibrant and refreshing with light, silky red fruits with a hint of white pepper from the...
$84.99
Pinon 2003 Vouvray Moelleux 1er Trie 750 ml
The greatest producers of Vouvray such as Pinon, Huet and Foreau, made beautiful moelleux wines in 2003 despite the heat, with adequate, if not high acidities. We have tasted many Pinon 2003s which have been superb - here is Chris...
$99.99
Jousset, Lise and Bertrand 2023 P'tit Sans Gene Rosé
The 2023 "P'tit Sans Gene" is a delightful blend of Gamay and Grolleau, juicy and refreshing in the inimitable style of Lise and Bertrand Jousset!
$19.99
Chahut et Prodiges 2022 Les Gros Locaux
A delicious and light-hearted blend of Gamay, Grolleau and Côt (Malbec) from the Loire Valley. Not overly fruity, just a perfect "chillable" red great on its own or ideal with snacks or light meals.
$24.99
