Loire, France
The white wine of the Loire is dominated by Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Muscadet. The Loire Valley is grouped into four sub-regions. From east to west they are the Central Vineyards, Touraine, Anjou-Saumur and Nantais.
Sauvignon Blanc is grown most famously in Touraine, Quincy, and Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume of the Central Vineyards.
Vouvray makes Chenin Blanc in both still and sparkling styles.
The most famous red wine regions are Chinon and Saumur making Cabernet Franc while red Sancerre produces wines made from Pinot Noir.
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- Touraine Sauvignon Domaine du Pre Baron
- Touraine, Loire, France
- Domaine du Pre Baron
- (1 x 75cl)
- £13.25
- 2023
Aromas of fresh mown grass, nettles and tart gooseberries are followed by a richly flavoured palate with a good concentration of fruit and dry typically Sauvignon finish. The wine has a great balance of ripeness and freshness with underlying minerality - just what Touraine Sauvignon should be. -
- Les Hauts Pemions Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie
- Muscadet Sevre et Maine, Loire, France
- Domaine Des Hauts Pemions
- (1 x 75cl)
- £15.25
- 2023
Joseph Drouard and his son Christophe make classic Muscadet from 16 hectares of vines with an average age of 35 years situated on Silican clay around the commune of Monnieres. The wine is vinified at 21 degrees in underground glass lined vats and the wine rests on its lees throughout the winter. It is not fined and just receives a light filtration prior to bottling. -
- Pierre Chainier Brut, AOP Crémant de Loire
- Loire, France
- Pierre Chainier
- (1 x 75cl)
- £16.50
- N/A
Fine elegant bubbles with white fleshed fruit flavours and a touch of hazelnut and almond. Crisp, clean with a touch of green apple tartness. A lovely aperitif or with seafood and fruity desserts. -
- Domaine Roc de l'Abbaye Sauvignon Blanc IGP Val de Loire
- Loire, France
- Domaine Roc de l’Abbaye
- (1 x 75cl)
- £16.50
- 2023
The nose shows expressive aromas of gooseberry, white flowers and a hint of tropical fruit. The palate is harmonious with zippy acidity complemented by vibrant gooseberry and stone fruit flavours. -
- Paques Chinon Honneur Organic
- Chinon, Loire, France
- Stéphane Mureau
- (1 x 75cl)
- £17.25
- 2022
An unoaked Chinon with youthful wild berry fruit, supple chalky tannins and a refreshing Cabernet Franc tang on the long finish. -
- Vouvray Silex Sec Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau Organic
- Vouvray, Loire, France
- Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau
- (1 x 75cl)
- £17.75
- 2022
This is a wonderful, bone dry but forward Vouvray from a very top domaine that is certified organic and fully biodynamic. Soft, perfumed stone fruit and melon flavours with complexity and balance. -
- Château Moncontour Vouvray Sec
- Vouvray, Loire, France
- Château Moncontour
- (1 x 75cl)
- £18.00
- 2022
This wine is pale lemon in colour with youthful hues, and is reminiscent of green apples and white flowers. The palate is crisp, clean and beautifully balanced, with a long refreshing finish. -
- Domaine de Chevilly Quincy
- Quincy, Loire, France
- Domaine de Chevilly
- (1 x 75cl)
- £19.25
- 2023
Less well known than near neighbours, Pouilly Fume and Sancerre, Quincy lies on the eastern end of the Loire, where the wines are left on the lees in tank until just before bottling. This adds an extra dimension of concentration and richness. -
- Chateau Langlois Cremant de Loire Brut
- Loire, France
- Langlois-Chateau
- (1 x 75cl)
- £20.25
- N/A
The thoroughbred name of Saumer and a high class wine. A blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc with two years bottle age. A deep, creamy, white fruit nose with a citrus yeasty palate. -
- Chateau Langlois Cremant de Loire Rose Brut
- Loire, France
- Langlois-Chateau
- (1 x 75cl)
- £20.50
- N/A
This is a ripe, full Cremant de Loire Rose from a top producers in Saumur. Bright, crisp red currant fruit on nose and palate.