2023 Loire Valley Wine

One of Chavignol's most historic vineyards, Clos de Beaujeu is the source of some of Boulay's deepest, most structured wines. Bursting with salty minerality and bitter citrus, this wine is serious, but also seriously pleasurable.... Read More

The 2023 Sancerre Rose Sibylle reveals aromas of spring flowers, ripe red berries, lemon, rose petals and spices with menthol hints. Perfectly balanced, textured, juicy and fresh, it’s nicely tense with a long, mouthwatering... Read More

Crazy good value if you’re a lover of Muscadet, this is one of the most ageworthy (if you can possibly keep yourself from opening them now) examples from some very old vines. Domaine de la Pépière is one of... Read More

The Côteaux du Giennois is a small appellation just north of Pouilly Fumé. This lovely Sauvignon Blanc has more than a passing resemblance to a good Sancerre. This pure and refined white shows layers of flint, lime,... Read More

Thierry Germain is one of the Loire Valley’s most pensive and ever-experimenting vignerons. Whereas some winemakers who can be described this way produce eccentric cuvées, Thierry’s Cabernet Franc bottlings... Read More

The 2023 Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Sec from Domaine Huët is a classic in the making, coming in at an even thirteen percent octane in this vintage and offering up a bright and complex bouquet of quince, lemon, chalky soil tones,... Read More

This wine a special non-vintage bottling from Domaine Reverdy-Ducroux that features mainly fruit from the 2021 vintage. It comes from a special vineyard along the Loire river with distinct Silex soils, making the wine an energetic... Read More

This classic Sancerre comes to us from the village of Verdigny and is blessed with bright acidity and texture alongside balanced flavors of citrus, Bosc pear and fresh herbs. The finish is mouthwatering and reflects the estate's... Read More

If only every Sauvignon Blanc could taste like this! Nothing grassy or tropical about this little number from the eastern part of the Loire's Touraine region. Instead, picture lime blossoms delivered via a lightning bolt of... Read More

Lucien Crochet is among the top Sauvignon Blanc producers in the world. His entry level Sancerre is sourced from organically farmed vineyards in Bué, Vinon and Crézancy. This is textbook type stuff, with delicious... Read More

From one of the best producers in France's Loire Valley this flinty Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from clay and limestone vineyards in Bué, Vinon and Crézancy. Crisp, clear & precise. Enjoy with all manner of shellfish!... Read More

Maison Foucher's 'Petit Le Mont' is a stellar value, blending Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre's prestigious vineyards and neighboring Touraine, capturing the essence of its more expensive counterparts without the... Read More

A shining Sauvignon with sharp green brightness. The nose is elegant without over-exuberance, a fair and harmonious expression of white flowers, elderflowers and acacia, balanced with a light minerality. After a silky attack,... Read More

This 100% Chenin Blanc is off-dry and medium-bodied with food-friendly acidity. Flavors of honey, ripe pear, and dried fruit lead to a long finish. Highlight the floral and citrus notes with goat cheese or fresh fruits, or use... Read More

Bordeaux native Thibaud Boudignon crafts his rosé from Cabernet Franc rooted in grey schist/sand soils. Fresh, bright, and insanely drinkable, the wine shows flavors of red fruit, flower petals, white pepper, and wet rocks.... Read More

This Loire Valley Chenin Blanc captures everything great about French bistro wines - pure, honest, and remarkably drinkable. The wine shows classic notes of yellow apple, quince, and wet stone, with a texture that balances crisp... Read More

From his family's third-generation estate in Reuilly, Valéry Renaudat makes this vibrant Pinot Noir from limestone-rich soils first planted by his forward-thinking grandfather. The wine shows beautiful black cherry... Read More