Loire

From sand and gravel soils this pure Cabernet Franc is superb. Loaded with crunchy dark berries and peppy red juice but there is a sheen of lovely polished black fruit too, lifted by spice and an...(read more)

2016 was a great year here in terms of quality - but sadly early season frosts mean the Baudry's lost about half their grapes - so volumes are dramatically down. The fruit for this 'Domaine' wine...(read more)

Clos Guillot is a walled vineyard up high on the 'cote' above the winery. The vines here are now 20 years old and sit on dense limestone which brings purity and power to the gorgeously crisp, red...(read more)

Organic. Red-berried and ripe on the nose. Summer strawberries. Mouth-watering red fruit, light and angular with a lightly granular lace of tannins. Earthy with a wild-mint leafiness.

This is the Baudry family's 'opening' Chinon and remains a true bargain. They work organically here and this is a no nonsense bottle of pleasure. Beautifully made, with the idea to deliver pert,...(read more)