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
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
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
Jacky Blot is a legend for his natural wines made on two small estates: Domaine de la Butte for Cabernet Franc and Domaine De La Taille Aux Loups for long-lived Chenin Blanc. Now, the younger Jean-Phillippe Blot continues the... Read More
Romain Petiteau is a young winemaker working at his family's 17th-century estate in Loire's Muscadet region. The 51 acres of vineyards have been certified organic since 2021, leaving Romain with plenty of natural raw material... Read More