Loire Valley
Spanning from the Central Vineyards in the east to Nantes in the west, passing through Torraine and Anjou-Samur, the Loire Valley is a vast and varied wine region shaped by the river's influence. The region's diverse terroir is characterized by a continental climate in the east and a maritime climate in the west.
Renowned for its exceptional dry white wines made from Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc, the Loire Valley offers a captivating selection with crisp acidity, expressive fruit flavours, and mineral notes. Notable white wine appellations in the Loire Valley include Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Vouvray, and Savennières. Leading producers of white wine in the region include Domaine Vacheron, Domaine Huet, and Domaine Didier Dagueneau.
In addition to its white wines, the Loire Valley produces charming red wines made from Cabernet Franc. Ranging from light and fruity to more complex and age-worthy, these red wines are known for their vibrant acidity, subtle tannins, and bright red fruit flavours. Key appellations for red wines in the Loire Valley include Chinon, Bourgueil, and Saumur-Champigny. Notable producers of red wine in the region include Domaine Bernard Baudry, Catherine & Pierre Breton, and Domaine Charles Joguet.
The Loire Valley also produces excellent sweet wines and sparkling wines. Sweet wines are made from Chenin Blanc grapes affected by botrytis, a fungus that concentrates the sugars in the grapes, resulting in luscious sweetness, honeyed flavors, and vibrant acidity. The most famous sweet wine appellations in the Loire Valley include Coteaux du Layon and Quarts de Chaume. Sparkling wines, known as Crémant de Loire, are made using the traditional method and offer excellent value for money with finesse, delicate bubbles, and refreshing character.
Loire Valley
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Vinous (94)
Sourced from a south-facing single vineyard on flint and clay over chalk, the 2018 Pur Sang is all white flowers and spiced apple pastry. Seemingly effortless and silken, its Sauvignon edges rounded out in barrels. It offers excellent concentration on the mid-palate, a line of acidity acting like a thread and holding the core together like a ball. Delectably textured, with a hint of tannic sensation holding the mouth gently on a lengthy conclusion that's drawn-out and precise. A complex, multifaceted wine.保税价格￥ 6,450.00 -
Vinous (96)
What I love most about the 2019 Pur Sang is its focus and precision; the compact, light bodied core carries masses of fragrance across the palate and beyond on the long finish. There's clarity and freshness, with a thread of acidity and minerality pulling the wine through like a needle and thread. It is starting to show the very first hints of time in bottle with a hint of almond alongside the ripe melon notes and nettle tea character. Impressive stuff from this three-hectare parcel in the village of Saint Laurent l'Abbaye, about 5km northeast of the Dagueneau domaine.保税价格￥ 6,160.00 -
Vinous (94-95)
The 2020 Pur Sang is a compact and focused style with excellent concentration. It is as pure as glacial water. While tender and charming at first, it offers excellent precision, which is not a word you'd normally associate with the warm 2020 season. There is fine tension and structure with an integrated use of nutty oak combining with a fresh nectarine fragrance on the finish. Tasted as a tank sample, this is a 3-ha vineyard that's about 5km away from Dagueneau HQ, sitting on flint over a bedrock of chalk.保税价格￥ 5,830.00 -
Decanter (94)
From almost 4ha of flint-scattered clays around the mound of St Andelain, this is light gold in colour with a fine-meshed weave of green plant and soft spring leaf scents, full of copse coolness. In the mouth it’s a seamless pool of those green plant and leaf notes, fleshed out with quiet green orchard and citrus fruits. As ever, it's a remarkably unshowy, undemonstrative, stealthy wine, despite its fame and the reputed showiness of the variety. All is held in check by those clinging, cossetting cool clays. Give it time in decanter, glass or mouth, and you’ll see figures and allusions quietly stirring.保税价格￥ 9,105.00 -
Jancis Robinson (17+)
Cool and without obvious richness. Really refreshing and with great substance and density. More approachable in youth than I remember some Silex bottlings. You could happily enjoy this layered wine now but it should age well too. It really does taste flinty!!保税价格￥ 9,860.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2019 Pouilly Fumé Silex shows an initial tenderness, sitting quietly and not shouting that it's made it into your glass. This is a wine that has its act together, feeling integrated and balanced with plentiful concentration and a savory long finish. A delicate dill note, which is a characteristic of oaked Sauvignon peeks out amid the hush.保税价格￥ 8,230.00 -
Vinous (93-94)
While this was a warm season leading to richness in many wines from the region, the Silex 2020 shows ripe fruit, but there's no sense of being overblown. The fine line that races through many wines relying on flint-based parcels is there, carrying the nectarine and oak-derived vanilla flavors, but its influence never tips into austerity nor firmness. There's a sense of tenderness that runs through its core while remaining light in body.保税价格￥ 7,525.00 -
Hailing from the revered Loir Valley in France, the Domaine de Belliviere Hommage a Louis Derre Coteaux du Loir 2020 is a testament to exquisite winemaking. The vignerons, Eric and Christine Nicolas, have meticulously crafted this wine, honouring local tradition while adding a contemporary touch. Harvested from age-old Chenin Blanc vines, the grapes are handpicked to ensure optimal ripeness. Following a careful winemaking process, using indigenous yeast fermentation and maturation in oak demi-muids, the result is remarkable.
You'll relish the layered complexity of this golden-hued tipple. It exudes seductive, vibrant aromas of ripe apples, quince, and honey, underpinned by an earthy minerality. The Domaine de Belliviere Hommage a Louis Derre Coteaux du Loir 2020 showcases an impressive depth of flavour, balanced freshness, and an extended finish, making it a stellar exemplar of true Loir Valley Chenin Blanc. Pair this exceptional, biodynamic-certified wine with seafood or a creamy risotto to delight your senses.
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Wine Advocate (94)
Grown about 40 kilometers north of Tours on silex clay soils over tuff limestone Eric Nicolas's 2019 Jasnières Les Rosiers is a medium-dry Chenin Blanc from 10- to 40-year-old biodynamically cultivated vines that have been planted in a high density of 10,000 vines per hectare since 2010. Picked by hand and fermented with indigenous yeasts, the 2019 was aged on the fine lees for 10 months in oak barrels. The result is another fascinating expression of Chenin with perfectly ripe and intense fruit aromas intertwined with flint stone notes, which combine purity and terroir character with richness and perfect ripeness. On the palate, the wine is round, refined and elegant as well as intense and juicy and carried by a delicate yet piercing mineral acidity to a long and sustainable aromatic as well as tensioned and very promising finish. This is a mouthful of fluid delicacy, and I absolutely adore this wine. It should have great aging potential, yet it already tastes highly seductive. Bottled with 13% alcohol and 17 grams per liter of unfermented sugar.保税价格￥ 2,165.00 -
Experience the exceptional Domaine du Bouchot Pouilly Fume Caillottes 2021, esteemed for its balance and elegance. Crafted in the heart of France's Loire Valley, this distinctly original wine encapsulates the nuances of its terroir. Domaine du Bouchot, a well-renowned biodynamic producer, is celebrated for its dedication to natural, sustainable viticulture practices. The Pouilly Fume Caillottes, named after the limestone-rich 'caillottes' soil of its vineyards, shows the remarkable effort they commit to each vintage.
This 2021 release is a remarkable exemplification of the traditional Pouilly Fume style. Acres of Sauvignon Blanc grapes are handpicked at perfect maturity, capturing the vibrant citrus accented by smoky, mineral notes. The wine is fermented and matured in stainless steel vats, a method that immaculately retains the purity of fruit.
The Domaine du Bouchot Pouilly Fume Caillottes 2021 showcases the winemaker’s commitment to expressing the genuine, unadulterated flavor of the Loire Valley’s terroir. A wine of depth, elegance, and intensity that cannot be missed by the discerning oenophile.
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Vinous (94)
The 2021 is a cracking example of MCMLV. It has a full body, plenty of concentration, roundness and silken notes. It's seamless, with a delightful texture that coats the palate. Having spent 14-15 months in either a wooden tank or stainless steel (50/50), it exudes elderflower, dill, lemon and nectarine aromas. Pre-fermentation skin contact in the press has also contributed a nice sense of bitterness and phenolics. Even better than the 2020 with more excellent balance, particularly the moderate alcohol (12.5%).保税价格￥ 2,590.00 -
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James Suckling (98)
Stare into the abyss and it will stare back at you! This has such an incredible depth of dried-flower and fresh-herb notes that you could get lost in the bouquet, before reaching the sleek and enormously mineral palate. So pristine and dazzling at the super long finish. Drink or hold.保税价格￥ 1,835.00 -
Vinous (94)
Single-vineyard from 120-year-old vines, aged nine months in concrete tank. Deep ruby. Savory and floral nose of violets, pepper and forest floor. There’s a charming earthiness throughout this wine. Flavors of blackberry and black cherry emerge at midpalate, along with a lovely fresh root vegetable note. Cool, stony finish. Fresh and precise.保税价格￥ 1,770.00 -
In the heart of France’s esteemed Loire Valley, the du Bouchot Pouilly sur Loire Mon Village 2021 epitomises traditional winemaking prowess and respect for nature. At Domaine du Bouchot, vintage 2021 is a true testament to sustainable viticulture, bearing organic certification and biodynamic practices. With the Chasselas grape at its helm, derived from its homeland along the banks of the Loire, this white wine boasts a crystalline freshness and mineral complexity that is singular to its pedigree.
Enjoy a harmony of citrus and floral notes with subtly embedded minerality, derived from the distinct limestone-clay terroir. On the palate, the smooth texture effuses vivacity and persistent fruitiness, culminating in a remarkably lengthy finish. Each sip of the du Bouchot Pouilly sur Loire Mon Village 2021 evokes the château’s distinctive microclimate and meticulous vinification. Revel in the honest expression of this exquisite Loire Valley gem, standing proud in the pantheon of fine wines with its charm and elegance.
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Vinous (98)
The 2016 Sancerre Clos La Néore is almost Riesling-like in its firm yet fine personality, its unswerving purity and its clear translation of place. Don't expect a seductive Sancerre, this is dry and steely with an appealing bitterness making for a very grown up white wine. It's starting to show early signs of development in its light almond/lanolin character alongside lemon tea. It offers exceptional concentration while being light bodied and provides a steely core of acidity, keeping the wine together and powering on. If you have any in your cellar, I can make myself available for dinner.保税价格￥ 20,990.00 -
Experience the exquisite taste of the 'Foreau Vouvray Sec 2020', an exceptional example of French winemaking heritage. Handcrafted by famed producer, Domaine du Clos Naudin, this is an unforgettably refined and precise white wine. Harvested from organically maintained 40-year-old Chenin Blanc vines in the Loire Valley, this wine exhibits remarkable freshness and minerality.
The 'Foreau Vouvray Sec 2020' undergoes intricate wine-making practices. Aging on fine lees for 12 months in old wood barrels gives it a distinct complexity and harmony. Its aromatic profile is characterised by its elegant bouquet of orchard fruits, honey and white flowers leading to a palate with bright acidity, giving the wine its vibrant character.
As praised by wine experts globally, the 'Foreau Vouvray Sec 2020' is a superbly structured wine that showcases the remarkable terroir of Vouvray. This wine is as perfect for cellaring and aging, as it is for immediate enjoyment - an embodiment of superior French winemaking.
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Experience luxury indulgence with Fosse Seche Saumur Arcane 2022 – a fine specimen exemplifying remarkable expertise and commitment. Crafted in the serene terrains of Saumur, in the heart of France's renowned Loire Valley, this exquisite wine stands as a testament to the wealth of the region's terroir. Employing a rigorous biodynamic approach, the producer, Fosse Seche, ensures optimum soil vitality, leading to balanced, healthy vines. These factors directly contribute to the depth, intricacy, and authenticity of every sip. Full bodied with an enduring finish, this wine is renowned for its palate of rich, dark fruit flavours balanced by a distinctive minerality. The Fosse Seche Saumur Arcane 2022, while perfect for immediate appreciation, offers impressive age-worthiness, making it an investment in the exuberant pleasure for the discerning wine lover. Impeccably produced and undeniably elegant, the Fosse Seche Saumur Arcane 2022 is certain to invigorate your sense and elevate your wine collection.
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In the heart of France's historic Loire Valley, the Fosse Seche Saumur Eolithe 2021 truly is the epitome of fine wine craftsmanship. Produced meticulously by the accomplished Guiberteau family, who have been tending to their vineyards organically since 1992, this exquisite blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon captivates the senses. Grown on pristine Jurassic limestone soils with southeastern exposure, the grapes are manually harvested and revel in spontaneous fermentation.
Poured into the glass, the Fosse Seche Saumur Eolithe 2021 radiates a beautiful, clear ruby hue. It enamours the nose with complex aromas of ripe fruit, forest floor and subtle spices, and enchants the palate with its silky tannins, balancing acidity and remarkable ageing potential. Feathered with notes of ripe cherries, this fine Loire wine concludes with an elegant, lingering finish. A true testament to the Fosse Seche estate's preciseness and integrity.
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Immerse yourself in the elegant aroma of Fosse Seche Saumur Gondwana 2020, a luxuriously handpicked Cabernet Franc grown and prepared on the esteemed terroirs of Fosse Séche estate in Saumur, France. This biodynamic wine renders a unique experience enhanced by the vineyard's 450 million-year-old fossils and seabed nuances. The producer, the Foucault brothers, have focused on minimal-intervention viticulture, crafting the Fosse Seche Saumur Gondwana 2020 into a structured and complex wine that flaunts an exceptional depth of character.
This distinctive grape varietal paints an impressive profile with black fruit and graphite, alongside smoky, earthy tones. Expect a long, silky finish and well-rounded tannins that will delicately linger on the palate. Fosse Seche Saumur Gondwana 2020 is a delightful expression of purity, sophistication, and tradition, making it a must-have for any discerning collector or wine enthusiast. Perfectly embrace any occasion by adding this extraordinary wine to your collection.
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Exquisite in execution, the Fosse Seche Saumur Gondwana 2021 is the epitome of fine French winemaking. Produced in the coveted appellation of Saumur in the Loire Valley, this wine embodies the masterful approach of Fosse Seche domaine, which has practised biodynamic viticulture since 1998. The vineyard's distinctive terroir, a blend of sandstone and clay-limestone, fosters deep-rooted vines yielding fruit of exceptional quality.
Skilful hands nurture the Chenin Blanc variety into a harmoniously dry white wine. Battonage and lees-ageing elevate its overall profile, imbuing complex layers of green apple, quince, and flint in every sip. The Fosse Seche Saumur Gondwana 2021 is vegan-friendly, unfined, and unfiltered, with no addition of sulphites, remaining true to natural winemaking principles.
A testament to Fosse Seche's meticulous craftsmanship, the Fosse Seche Saumur Gondwana 2021 is an expression of precise oenological artistry that appeals to discerning palates worldwide.
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Experience the distinguished Fosse Seche Saumur Pigeonnier Reserve 2018, a phenomenal specimen exalting the French winemaking craft from the venerable Saumur region. This exquisite Cabernet Franc combines the tradition of biodynamic vineyard practices with modern methods, curated under the masterful oversight of brothers Guillaume and Adrien Pire at the esteemed Fosse Seche estate.
Matured in French oak barrels, the wine expresses complex notes of ripe red fruits, violets, tobacco, and an undercurrent of spices. The firm tannins and dynamic acidity culminate in a starling finish, revealing a wine of superb structure and depth. The Fosse Seche Saumur Pigeonnier Reserve 2018 bears the hallmarks of the region's esteemed terroir, featuring the unique chalky soils of Saumur.
Be it for connoisseurs or discerning enthusiasts, the Fosse Seche Saumur Pigeonnier Reserve 2018 offers an enticing opportunity to savour an authentic French viticultural gem.
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The Fosse Seche Saumur Pigeonnier Reserve 2022 is an exquisite yielding from the prestigious vineyards of Fosse Seche, situated in the heart of the Saumur appellation of the Loire Valley in France. Honouring centuries-old viticultural traditions, this elegant Reserve is meticulously crafted from organically-farmed Cabernet Franc vines, aged for an extended duration in meticulously selected oak barrels to cultivate profound depth and harmony. The wine exhibits a magnificent ruby hue, revealing enticing aromas of ripe, red fruits masterfully intertwined with subtle hints of spice and earth. On the palate, the Fosse Seche Saumur Pigeonnier Reserve 2022 is defined by its polished balance, firm structure, and enduring finish; a true testament to Fosse Seche's unwavering commitment towards making wines of remarkable pedigree. This masterpiece amalgamates the terroir's characteristic freshness with the power and sophistication of an authentically produced Saumur red, creating a wine of irresistible appeal for aficionados in search of genuine Loire Valley treasures.
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Experience the elegant and expressive qualities of the Francois Chidaine Montlouis Sur Loire Clos Habert 2019. Crafted by renowned winemaker Francois Chidaine, this white wine hails from the Loire Valley's Montlouis sur Loire Appellation. It showcases a biodynamic approach to viticulture, reflecting the producer's deep respect for preserving natural wine characteristics. Made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes harvested from the Clos Habert vineyard, the wine undergoes fermentation in both barrels and tanks, achieving a perfect balance and capturing harmony between fruit and minerality. It unveils aromatic layers of quince and ripe pear, culminating in a long finish. This wine reflects a meticulous attention to detail, no surprise from a producer who painstakingly hand-harvests grapes from vines averaging 45 years old. Do not miss out on the Francois Chidaine Montlouis Sur Loire Clos Habert 2019; a fine offering from one of Loire valley's most respected producers.
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Delight in every sip with the Francois Chidaine Vouvray Le Bouchet 2019. Expertly crafted in Loire Valley, France's coveted Vouvray region, this exquisite wine represents the pinnacle of Chenin Blanc production. Operated under biodynamic principles since 2002, Francois Chidaine's vineyards maximise the unique complex terroir. An intricate ageing process, including maturing on fine lees for nine whole months, imparts an astounding depth, finesse, and balance into this laudable vintage.
This Loire Valley gem emanates sumptuous honey, quince, and dried fruit notes woven with a fine thread of minerality. Its assertive profile evolves over time, richly rewarding those with the patience to cellar this resplendent wine. Fresh, tense acidity rounds off a truly mesmerising palate, rendering the Francois Chidaine Vouvray Le Bouchet 2019 a revered addition to discerning wine collections. Savour this harmonious, expressive wine and embark on an enthralling sensorial journey through French viticulture.
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Experience the quintessence of Loire Valley white wines with Guiberteau Saumur Blanc 2021. Revered producer Romain Guiberteau meticulously crafts this Chenin Blanc on the rich limestone slopes of Brézé in France. Utilising biodynamic farming techniques, every grape is harvested by hand, ensuring the profound mineral character of the terroir is faithfully expressed in each bottle. The result is a wine of remarkable vibrancy and depth.
The Guiberteau Saumur Blanc 2021 is celebrated for its crystalline purity, displaying nuanced aromas of ripe apple, pear, honeysuckle, and distinctive chalk. Unfolding elegantly on the palate, it balances vivacious acidity with lush fruit expression, culminating in a lingering, mineral-etched finish. Its inherent complexity and structure promise excellent ageing potential, further enhancing its allure to white wine enthusiasts. For those seeking a versatile, expressive wine with a sense of place, the Guiberteau Saumur Blanc 2021 is a choice par excellence.
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The Guiberteau Saumur Breze 2018 offers an unmatched wine experience for discerning palates. Hailing from the prestigious Loire Valley in France, this wine exemplifies the expertise of winemaker Romain Guiberteau, renowned for predominantly organic and biodynamic cultivation. Impeccably crafted from Chenin Blanc grapes, aromas of ripe quince, pear, and acacia flash to the forefront, followed by a finely structured mineral core, reflective of the region's unique Tuffeau soil. The 2018 vintage, in particular, provides remarkable depth and vegetal undertones, striking a remarkable balance between acidity and roundness. Meticulously hand-harvested and fermented in seasoned French oak, the Guiberteau Saumur Breze 2018 exhibits the winemaker's touch of minimal intervention, resulting in a pure, authentic expression of the terroir. An elegant companion to sophisticated dining, it promises a rich, evolving experience with each sip.
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Revel in the essence of Loire Valley's gem, the Guiberteau Saumur Breze 2019. An exquisite testament to Romain Guiberteau's expertise, this Cabernet Franc displays remarkable finesse and complexity. Artfully crafted from 50-year-old vines rooted in chalky and flinty soils on the hills of Brézé, it is left to mature in neutral oak, a process that imparts a refined elegance.
The Guiberteau Saumur Breze 2019 showcases a nose rich with ripe red fruits, light peppery spice, and mineral undertones, demonstrating Guiberteau's ability to reveal the lure and nuance of the Brézé terroir. Precise and vibrant on the palate, it offers an alluring play of pure strawberry, cherry, and herbs, supported by moderate acidity and supple tannins.
Established as a premier producer in Saumur, Guiberteau has presented a compelling expression of Cabernet Franc's potential with this 2019 vintage, a wine epitomising authenticity and purity.
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Discover the exquisite Guiberteau Saumur Breze 2020, a remarkable wine crafted in the esteemed Loire Valley. Romain Guiberteau, the prodigious winemaker, has meticulously harnessed the potential of the unique chalky soils of Brézé for this expression. Historically lauded for its Chenin Blanc, Guiberteau's biodynamic approach has enabled him to produce an incomparable expression of the varietal. Guiberteau Saumur Breze 2020 brings forth a wine of impeccable balance - ripe yet invigoratingly fresh. It crescendo into a symphony of nuanced flavours - ripe apple, quince, and a delicate hint of honey balanced by a minerally underpinning. Aged judiciously in oak barrels, this wine imparts subtle spicy notes which elevates the harmonious palate. This French masterpiece perfectly aligns structure, finesse, and longevity. Guiberteau Saumur Breze 2020 bears witness to the mastery of the illustrious producer and the distinct terroir of Brézé.
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