Cabernet Franc made its way from Bordeaux to the central Loire Valley in the 17th century, where it achieved its apex in Chinon, Bourgueil, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, and Saumur-Champigny. As a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, you... Read More
Get ready to taste one of the finest examples of classic Muscadet with all its brininess, electric acidity, citrus zest, and the finish of sand-filled oyster shells. New proprietors since 2019, Rémi Branger and Gwénaëlle... Read More
About 70 miles west of Sancerre is the region of Cheverny, famous for its 14th-century castle and exciting range of red and white blends. Unlike so many other Sauvignon Blancs, namely from the New World, Emmanuel & Thierry Delaille... Read More
The Loire Valley is the last to come to mind when it comes to Pinot Noir and Gamay, so Cheverny Rouge has remained a well-kept secret until now. The Delaille brothers add a dash of earthy Cot (local Malbec) to their Pinot Noir/Gamay... Read More
Grolleau is among Loire's least famous red grapes, which most producers would rather replace with anything else. Meet Quentin Bourse of Azay-Le-Rideau who knows how to bring Grolleau to new heights in his Sottise all-natural... Read More
You can spend exactly double on Maison Foucher-Lebrun's Sancerre Le Mont, or you can grab this bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. It's an excellent way for Foucher to use fruit grown in and around Sancerre while offering this... Read More
The Plouzeau family has owned and operated Castle/Domaine Bonnelière since 1976. Marc has taken over for his father and currently oversees organic farming on nearly 80 acres of the Left Bank of Chinon, where Cabernet Franc... Read More
This old world Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley stems from revitalized vines originally planted in the mid 1800's. Organically produced and features rich, dark berry flavors with a pronounced finish of earth and smoke.... Read More
We currently have three wines from Marc Plouzeau, so we love the stuff from Domaine Bonnelière. In addition to Chinon Rouge and Chinon Rose made from Cabernet Franc, we mark the return of the Touraine Sauvignon Blanc -... Read More