This rich, sweet, liqueur made from blackcurrants macerated in alcohol originated in Burgundy in the 1840s where it soon found its way into glasses of tart Aligote (a “Kir”) and then frothy Champagne (a “Kir... Read More
Lower ABV Just straight-ahead, classic, bone dry, Melon de Bourgogne with a touch of amplitude and texture from time spent “sur lee” after fermentation. Granny Smith apple, green melon and lime zest aromas and flavors... Read More
Organic/Bio Pure, fresh, flavorful Sancerre grown organically and made all in cool stainless steel. There’s a lot going on here, with swirling aromas and flavors of white grapefruit, lemon, tangerine skin and the traditional... Read More
Organic/Bio Just a short distance from Sancerre, Pouilly Fume showcases the smokier, gunflint, side of Sauvignon Blanc. Especially at this outstanding estate run by 8th generation winegrower Katia Mauroy-Gauliez working with some... Read More
Tucked in among Loire River tributaries, the Chenin Blanc vineyards of Coeaux du Layon see autumn morning fog followed by sunny afternoons – the perfect conditions for botrytis and great sweet wines. Here the shriveled grapes... Read More
Organic/Bio A Loire Valley Champagne alternative of 80% Chenin Blanc and 20% Chardonnay with 0 added sugar, loads of flavor, and a zesty, dry, finish. Sisters Anne and Marie Guégniard are the 8th generation to work the... Read More
Lower ABV Think of Coteaux du Giennois as the front door to Sancerre (technically the “back door” since it’s down river, but that doesn’t sound nearly as good!). The limestone soils here were given over... Read More
A Loire Valley Malbec that is frankly funky (maybe the chicken on the label is THE funky chicken?). Cot as it's called in the Loire Valley was the go-to bistro red in Nantes as late as the 1930s before it was crowded out... Read More
Lower ABV Every year, Domaine de la Pepiere Muscadet ‘La Pepie’ Sur Lie is the ultimate dry white wine for seafood feasts, enjoying while sitting in the sun, or serving as the classy start to a party. From grapes grown... Read More
Venture off the beaten Loire Valley path to discover the DELICIOUS Sauvignon Blanc. The Coteaux de Giennois appellation is small - under 200 acres in total - and tends to get lost in the shadow of nearby Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume.... Read More
Organic/BioLower ABVThe small vineyard Laurent Charrier calls “The Wind in the Willows” were well known for giving good wine in the 19th century, so when Laurent’s grandfather was able to buy the abandoned... Read More
Lower ABV Domaine du Salvard has been a working domaine since 1898, through five hardworking generations of the Delaille family. We know them best for their Unique Sauvignon Blanc and lovely Sauvignon/Chardonnay Cheverny Blanc.... Read More
Oak and Sauvignon Blanc are not always good companions, but putting concentrated wine from old vines into very lightly toasted French oak barrels is clearly a good idea – or, at least, has turned out very, very, well here!... Read More
This small (20 acre) family-owned estate makes delicious wines that studies the interaction of Sauvignon Blanc and Sancerre's diverse soils. Here you’ll taste the impact of Sancerre’s famed “terres blanches,”... Read More
Lower ABV Southwest of Sancerre along the river Cher, Quincy's pure limestone soils and warm climate gives Sauvignon Blanc of remarkable richness and delightful fresh minerality. Vincent Siret's Quincy is especially elegant... Read More
Lower ABV Basically a “baby Sancerre”, this exciting young Sauvignon Blanc is grown on the same chalky slate soils you’ll find across Sancerre from 10-40 year-old vines, fermented in stainless steel and allowed... Read More
Powerful, rich, mouthwatering and delicious Sancerre from vines planted in 1936 and wine aged 12 months in old French oak. As Suckling says in the 93 point review, “A well-rounded, precise, succulent and minerally white... Read More
Lower ABV Jean-Pierre Vacher, his son Jerome and daughter-in-law, Karine, are making classic, focused, Sancerre that hold on to Sancerre's freshness year after year. Done all in steel, this delivers fresh white citrus and... Read More
Organic/BioLower ABV Jeremie Huchet has emerged as one of Muscadet's young stars, and this single-vineyard, organically farmed, Melon de Bourgogne shows why. As Wine Advocate says in the 91 point review, aromas of crushed... Read More
About a half-hour southwest of Sancerre, Menetou-Salon offers essentially the same soils and climate as Sancerre, but is enough off the beaten path to escape all of Sancerre's hype. Historic Sancerre producer Joseph Mellot... Read More
Just across the Loire from Sancerre, Pouilly Fume gives dry Sauvignon Blanc that often shows an extra touch of gunflint character. Here the Sauvignon is nicely ripe and round, with the tangy peach and white citrus fruit welcoming... Read More
Lower ABV This quality source of great Loire Valley values turns their hand to Chardonnay here, all from chalk and limestone soils near Touraine. All done in stainless steel with just a touch of wood influence, it’s full... Read More
Loire Valley Cabernet Franc can be thin, green and smelling of Band-Aids. Or, in the hands of a good grower and in a nice vintage, it can be like this! Lovely redcurrant and black cherry fruit here with a nice dash of fresh herb... Read More
This could just be the very best value bottle of bubbles we've ever found. It's 90% Chardonnay with 10% Vermentino (Ugni Blanc) for lift and bite. The bubbles are small and persistent and the aromas and flavors bright... Read More
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