Loire

Different to the Domaine Joel Delaunay in that this is made by Thierry (Joel's son) using bought in fruit from other domaines in the area. A lighter expression of Sauvignon de Touraine, but with...(read more)

A Touraine Sauvignon which Lionel somehow imbues with a sense of being well-mannered. Subtly aromatic rather than punchy, round on the palate with an excellent quite weighty feel, juicy and fresh...(read more)

We have been searching for a long time for a characterful, well priced Muscadet and have kissed many frogs. But this little star hit the bull's eye, good intensity of citrus fruit, just a hint of...(read more)

From a small family-run Domaine in the heart of Chenin Blanc territory, (Coteaux du Layon) this is a beautifully crafted Crémant de Loire. Traditionally made (bottle-fermented) sparkling wine whi...(read more)

This cuvée comes from vines planted on a granite terroir. It was vinified in cuve and bottled during spring in 2017, Eric confessing that he is "not brave enough" to age his Muscadet before relea...(read more)

Showing the ripeness of the vintage and already imbued with rich grapefruit and lemon, cut by an underlying smokiness. The palate is nicely generous with more ripe citrus, then that lick of crisp...(read more)

Cool and youthful on the nose but fantastic depth on the palate, delivering a wad of tightly packed, restrained but ripe fruit with a long mineral spine. Crisp green apples and spicy pears and qu...(read more)

Philippe Seguin, represents the 6th generation of this family to work the vines here and he is as charming a man as you could hope to meet as well as a very passionate winemaker. A recent visit illustra...(read more)