Catherine & Pierre both come from families who have been making wine around the villages of Bourgueil and Vouvray for four generations, but the couple introduced Biodynamic practices in 1994 and have been leaders in the organic... Read More
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
Closiers is a new domaine founded in 2018 by Anatole de la Brosse, with Michel Chevré of Clos L’Ecotard and Nady Foucault of Clos Rougeard acting as consultants. Their wines are made with organic fruit from 37 acres... 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
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
Sancerre is prized for Sauvignon Blanc, not because there is a single correct style, but because of the variety of Sauvignon expressions among producers. 'Les Coûtes' is made with fruit from a 50-year-old hilltop... Read More
Sancerre has achieved worldwide fame for its Sauvignon Blanc, but this Loire region also produces small amounts of Sancerre Rouge and Rosé from Pinot Noir. If you're a fan of dry Rosé, then try Sancerre. Situated... Read More
Located on parcels in the eastern end of Loire's Touraine region, Cheverny is an exciting AC where blends abound. Tessier is a master at growing and blending seven varietals across 55 acres and three appellations. Le Point... Read More