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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(12x75cl) 2002Inc. VAT£992.29 -
Inc. VAT£326.00 -
(12x75cl) 1996Vinous (90+)
Aromas of honeysuckle, lime, peach and white plum. Moderately thick and sweet, but juicy and fresh, with enticing floral, peachy flavor. But I don't get the texture or complexity of noble rot. Attractive but rather one-dimensional today; perhaps time in bottle will bring greater nuance.Inc. VAT£1,727.21 -
(12x75cl) 2005Inc. VAT£775.61 -
(12x75cl) 2006Wine Advocate (97)
The 2006 Vouvray Clos du Bourg Moelleux Première Trie is drinking beautifully today, offering a pure and ethereal bouquet of baked pear, smoke, spices, ripe orchard fruits, truffle and exotic nuances, all accented by a touch of reduction and minty lift with aeration. Full-bodied, ample and concentrated, it delivers an enveloping core of fruit supported by bright acidity and a finely textured phenolic mid-palate. The finish is long, fruity and seemingly endless. Clos du Bourg is often the most powerful and telluric expression in Huet’s cellar, and in this vintage, that character is on full and glorious display. Residual sugar: 62 grams per liter.Inc. VAT£1,021.98 -
(12x75cl) 2018Wine Advocate (96+)
Notes of white truffle, spices, ripe orchard fruits and baked pear preface the 2018 Vouvray Clos du Bourg Moelleux Première Trie—a dense, concentrated and fleshy wine of impressive depth. Perfectly balanced, it is framed by bright acidity and a touch of gastronomic bitterness that adds tension and complexity. Saline and mineral on the long, focused finish, this is a superb rendition of one of Vouvray’s great terroirs. Residual sugar: 78 grams per liter.Inc. VAT£807.11 -
(12x50cl) 2005Vinous (97)
(for 500 ml.) Vivid gold. Wildly complex scents of yellow peach, nectarine, orange marmalade and candied flowers, with complicating honey and mineral qualities. Lush but penetrating citrus and pit fruit flavors boast remarkable depth and show unlikely elegance, with zesty citrus notes adding lift and clarity to the dense fruit. Nervy lime and pear notes resonate on the ridiculously long finish, which eventually leaves traces of lime zest, singed orange and honey behind. Offers an uncanny blend of richness and vivacity; this will have no problem outliving anybody reading this review but it's also pretty remarkable to drink now.Inc. VAT£1,004.56 -
Vinous (93)
Pale golden yellow. Unctuous bouquet of apple blossom, candied lemon, lanolin and clover. Creamy yet refined, with the apricot pit flavor retaining a juicy, mouthwatering freshness. Finishes strong and succulent, with tropical fruits and toasted almond. In this warm vintage, most of the beautiful concentration in this superb late-harvest chenin blanc was a result of desiccation of the grapes rather than botrytis.Inc. VAT£332.00 -
Vinous (96)
It might be delicate but the 2020 Le Haut-Lieu Moelleux is also rather succulent, coating the mouth with its sweet embrace. A combination of white flowers and nectarine creates an appealing perfume. There's a sense of energy that runs through the wine, providing a sense of direction and purpose. The core of sweetness (50–60g/L) doesn't tip over into lushness but is held together by its acidity and structure.Inc. VAT£376.01 -
(12x75cl) 1993Inc. VAT£1,993.61 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2018 Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Moelleux Première Trie is deep and intense yet pure and chalky on the distinctive, slightly flinty and yeasty nougat-scented nose. Vital, vibrantly fresh and tight yet fine and pure on the playful palate, this is an intense, sweet and impressively rich Chenin with tension, salt and finesse as well as fine but grippy tannins. This is an exciting Haut-Lieu that is already dangerously ready to drink but will become even more complex and dimensioned with bottle age. Definitely the Haut-Lieu of the vintage! Tasted in May 2019.Inc. VAT£88.13 -
(12x75cl) 2020Vinous (96)
The 2020 Le Haut Lieu Moelleux Première Trie is pretty gorgeous with its sweet embrace (71g/L residual sugar) caressing the palate like a silky-smooth velouté. It sits calmly in the mouth, showing the typical fruit-forward character of the site, all oranges, chamomile and violets. The deeply satisfying finish provides the merest of grips, and fresh acid makes your mouth water. Already delicious in its youth, this wine has the concentration, acidity and sweetness to age gracefully, as Huet fans will know well.Inc. VAT£736.20 -
(1x75cl) 2011Inc. VAT£98.39 -
(12x75cl) 2012Wine Advocate (92)
A brilliant straw-yellow, almost golden color dresses the precisely clear, deep and elegantly aromatic 2012 Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Sec, which indicates a perfect ripeness and finesse of fruit along with some oriental spice aromas. Intense and very mineral on the palate, this highly elegant, finesse-full, dense, tightly woven and clearly chalky Chenin reveals a concentrated, powerful and thrilling finish with a long and complex, very stimulating salinity. This is a great Haut-Lieu for the next ten, maybe 50 years.Inc. VAT£494.81 -
(12x75cl) 2002Vinous (92)
Bright gold. Talc, orange zest, pear and white flowers on the nose, along with a touch of pungent herbs. Tangy, finely wrought citrus flavors are given depth and texture by notes of floral honey and bitter pear skin, with a hint of tarragon emerging on the back of the palate. Slow to unfold, but finishes with excellent clarity, lift and persistence. Like 2009 and 2005, 2002 is one of the great vintages here—a year when it was possible to produce all styles at a high level of quality.Inc. VAT£767.21 -
(12x75cl) 2016Wine Spectator (95)
Gorgeous, with creamy-edged nectarine, yellow and green apple, pear and quince flavors that are brightly defined from start to finish, flecked with verbena and honeysuckle hints and backed by a off-dry edge on the finish. Stays fresh and pure throughout. Tempting now but there’s no rush. Drink now through 2032.Inc. VAT£605.38 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2017 Vouvray Le Mont Demi-Sec displays a beautifully pure, precise, flinty and crunchy bouquet of perfectly ripe and healthy fruits. Round, lush and precise on the crystalline palate, this is a highly refined, elegant, enormously lush and sexy Vouvray with great finesse but also tension and lingering salinity. Tightly structured and full of terroir expression, this is the 2017 you shouldn't miss. A great wine! Tasted in March 2019.Inc. VAT£88.92 -
Wine Advocate (90)
The 1997 Vouvray Moelleux Le Mont reveals a touch of gold to its otherwise straw color. It offers a nose of deeply honeyed chalk with hints of botrytis as well as a complex, quince, candied almond, and acacia blossom-flavored personality. Medium-bodied and exceptionally pure, this wine is rich, flavorful, and simply gorgeous. Drink it over the next 15 years.Inc. VAT£163.73 -
(1x75cl) 2017
Wine Spectator (96)
A beauty, with an inviting display of succulent yellow apple, green plum, pear, persimmon and quince flavors that ripples through the long finish, while light verbena, ginger and honeysuckle notes dart around. A long green tea echo runs through the finish. Shows terrific range and purity, with the sweetness easily harnessed for balance. Best from 2019 through 2040. 500 cases made.Inc. VAT£92.11 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2018 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux is clear, deep, pure and flinty on the intense but fine and coolish-mineral nose. Very distinctive! Lush and intense but also pure, vital and tensioned on the palate, this elegant and seductive Le Mont offers a straightforward drive and a highly complex and energetic finish with grip and great mineral tension. A gorgeous, crystalline, persistently salty and tightly woven Chenin with great complexity and energy. Very attractive already today! Tasted in May 2019.Inc. VAT£100.13 -
Wine Advocate (94)
According to Sarah Hwang, 2022 marked “the earliest harvest—we started on the 7th of September and finished on the 17th of October.” Indeed, the 2022 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux reflects the vintage’s warm conditions with a ripe, complex bouquet of pear, white peach, exotic fruits, kumquat and floral notes. Medium- to full-bodied, it is concentrated and structured yet retains a sense of poise and lift. A delicately fleshy core of fruit is framed by bright acidity, leading to a long, ethereal finish. This is an exquisite and precise wine, particularly impressive given the solar nature of the vintage. Residual sugar: 51 grams per liter.Inc. VAT£208.40 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2015 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is super clear, ripe and aromatic on the nose, highly elegant and with lovely flinty flavors. Intense and concentrated, with great finesse and vitality, this is a highly elegant and perfectly balanced wine with a persistent grip and salinity. Great balance and harmony.Inc. VAT£86.00 -
Wine Spectator (97)
This sports a flamboyant edge, with apple crumble, ginger cream, quince paste, green tea and honeysuckle notes forming a wide panoply of aromas and flavors, while sweet and racy accents contrast, creating a lengthy finish where everything hangs in harmony. A stunning show of fruit and precision. Drink now through 2040. 160 cases made.Inc. VAT£104.11 -
(12x75cl) 2018Wine Advocate (95+)
The 2018 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is pure, deep and flinty on the concentrated nose, with very fine oak, toffee and potted ginger aromas. Lush, sweet and generous yet precise and crystalline on the palate, it features very fine tannins, lingering salinity and positive energy. This is a compact, persistent, tightly woven and stimulating Chenin from the Le Mont terroir that reveals firm, tensioned structure and a young finish with potential to improve and refine. Tasted in May 2019.Inc. VAT£815.38 -
Wine Advocate (95+)
The 2018 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is pure, deep and flinty on the concentrated nose, with very fine oak, toffee and potted ginger aromas. Lush, sweet and generous yet precise and crystalline on the palate, it features very fine tannins, lingering salinity and positive energy. This is a compact, persistent, tightly woven and stimulating Chenin from the Le Mont terroir that reveals firm, tensioned structure and a young finish with potential to improve and refine. Tasted in May 2019.Inc. VAT£414.26 -
Inc. VAT£407.89 -
Delight in the Jeanne Germain Bavardages Saumur-Champigny 2022, a product of excellence from the iconic vineyards of Loire Valley, France. This fine vintage is a manifestation of meticulous dedication, harvested at optimal maturity from Jeanne Germain's prestigious plots. Traditional fermentation methods under temperature control ensures preservation of nuanced flavours. The Bavardages Saumur-Champigny 2022 captivates with elegant ruby hues, unveiling an inviting bouquet of black fruits enmeshed with delicate touches of spice.
Underpinned by the exceptional Cabernet Franc characteristic of Saumur-Champigny, this wine delivers a balanced palate, where firm tannins mingle with enticing berry notes and a pleasant minerality, conjuring a lingering finish. Jeanne Germain, a respected vigneron, has masterfully captured the region's terroir in this bottle. The Jeanne Germain Bavardages Saumur-Champigny 2022 marries tradition and modernity, offering sophisticated wine enthusiasts an unforgettable tasting experience.
Inc. VAT£137.60 -
Experience the exquisite cultivated elegance of the Jeanne Germain Saumur-Champigny La Foulee 2021. This sought-after wine hails from the revered vineyards of the Loire Valley in France, an area known globally for its pristine viticulture. The producer, Jeanne Germain, is renowned for her meticulous attention to detail and devotion to organic farming, making the Saumur-Champigny La Foulee 2021 a testament to her expertise.
The vintage boasts a versatile Cabernet Franc richness, combined with an exciting minerality and fruity undertones that mirror the fertile growing conditions of the Saumur-Champigny region. Intricate notes of currant and red cherry accentuated by a hint of bell pepper provide a complex, yet balanced palate. The entire process, from harvesting to bottling, is carefully controlled to preserve the wine’s natural integrity and character.
Purchase a bottle of the Jeanne Germain Saumur-Champigny La Foulee 2021 and bring the essence of France’s remarkable vineyards into your home.
Inc. VAT£152.29 -
(12x75cl) 2023The Joel Delaunay Touraine Chenonceaux Voute 2023 epitomises the finesse and elegance characteristic of the Loire Valley. Crafted in the esteemed Touraine appellation, within the picturesque hills of Chenonceaux, this vintage reflects Joel Delaunay’s unwavering commitment to viticultural excellence. Handpicked from sustainably managed vineyards, the grapes undergo meticulous selection to ensure only the finest fruit progresses to vinification. The traditional fermentation process, coupled with careful ageing in stainless steel tanks, preserves the wine’s vibrant acidity and complex aromatic profile. Joel Delaunay, a renowned name in French winemaking, harnesses generations of expertise to deliver a wine that showcases notes of ripe orchard fruits, subtle floral undertones, and a refined mineral finish. The Touraine Chenonceaux Voute 2023 is a testament to the producer’s dedication to quality and terroir expression, making it a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking exceptional Loire wines.
Inc. VAT£226.18 -
The Joguet Chinon Charmes 2010 is an exquisite representation of the celebrated Cabernet Franc grapes harvested from the renowned 'Charmes' vineyard in Chinon, France. This exquisite vintage produced by Charles Joguet, a champion of mono-parcel viticulture, showcases the exceptional terroir of the Loire Valley. An enticing blend of power and vivacity achieve balance in the age-worthy, 2010 vintage.
Red fruit aromas sit harmoniously alongside herbaceous notes, a characteristic hallmark of the Cabernet Franc variety. Vinification occurred in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the individual varietal's character. After maturation in oak casks, the Joguet Chinon Charmes 2010 offers crisp acidity, structured tannins, and a compelling minerality.
Charles Joguet's philosophy of expressing the vineyard’s identity is reflected profoundly in this bottle. His minimalist intervention winemaking style ensures the Joguet Chinon Charmes 2010 captures the exquisite essence of its origin. You’ll discover an experience akin to a journey through the famed slopes of the Loire Valley with every sip.
Inc. VAT£104.93
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(12x75cl) 2002In Bond£785.57
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In Bond£251.00
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(12x75cl) 1996
Vinous (90+)
Aromas of honeysuckle, lime, peach and white plum. Moderately thick and sweet, but juicy and fresh, with enticing floral, peachy flavor. But I don't get the texture or complexity of noble rot. Attractive but rather one-dimensional today; perhaps time in bottle will bring greater nuance.In Bond£1,398.00 -
(12x75cl) 2005In Bond£605.00
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(12x75cl) 2006
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2006 Vouvray Clos du Bourg Moelleux Première Trie is drinking beautifully today, offering a pure and ethereal bouquet of baked pear, smoke, spices, ripe orchard fruits, truffle and exotic nuances, all accented by a touch of reduction and minty lift with aeration. Full-bodied, ample and concentrated, it delivers an enveloping core of fruit supported by bright acidity and a finely textured phenolic mid-palate. The finish is long, fruity and seemingly endless. Clos du Bourg is often the most powerful and telluric expression in Huet’s cellar, and in this vintage, that character is on full and glorious display. Residual sugar: 62 grams per liter.In Bond£810.31 -
(12x75cl) 2018
Wine Advocate (96+)
Notes of white truffle, spices, ripe orchard fruits and baked pear preface the 2018 Vouvray Clos du Bourg Moelleux Première Trie—a dense, concentrated and fleshy wine of impressive depth. Perfectly balanced, it is framed by bright acidity and a touch of gastronomic bitterness that adds tension and complexity. Saline and mineral on the long, focused finish, this is a superb rendition of one of Vouvray’s great terroirs. Residual sugar: 78 grams per liter.In Bond£638.14 -
(12x50cl) 2005
Vinous (97)
(for 500 ml.) Vivid gold. Wildly complex scents of yellow peach, nectarine, orange marmalade and candied flowers, with complicating honey and mineral qualities. Lush but penetrating citrus and pit fruit flavors boast remarkable depth and show unlikely elegance, with zesty citrus notes adding lift and clarity to the dense fruit. Nervy lime and pear notes resonate on the ridiculously long finish, which eventually leaves traces of lime zest, singed orange and honey behind. Offers an uncanny blend of richness and vivacity; this will have no problem outliving anybody reading this review but it's also pretty remarkable to drink now.In Bond£816.00 -
Vinous (93)
Pale golden yellow. Unctuous bouquet of apple blossom, candied lemon, lanolin and clover. Creamy yet refined, with the apricot pit flavor retaining a juicy, mouthwatering freshness. Finishes strong and succulent, with tropical fruits and toasted almond. In this warm vintage, most of the beautiful concentration in this superb late-harvest chenin blanc was a result of desiccation of the grapes rather than botrytis.In Bond£256.00 -
Vinous (96)
It might be delicate but the 2020 Le Haut-Lieu Moelleux is also rather succulent, coating the mouth with its sweet embrace. A combination of white flowers and nectarine creates an appealing perfume. There's a sense of energy that runs through the wine, providing a sense of direction and purpose. The core of sweetness (50–60g/L) doesn't tip over into lushness but is held together by its acidity and structure.In Bond£272.00 -
(12x75cl) 1993In Bond£1,620.00
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Wine Advocate (94)
The 2018 Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Moelleux Première Trie is deep and intense yet pure and chalky on the distinctive, slightly flinty and yeasty nougat-scented nose. Vital, vibrantly fresh and tight yet fine and pure on the playful palate, this is an intense, sweet and impressively rich Chenin with tension, salt and finesse as well as fine but grippy tannins. This is an exciting Haut-Lieu that is already dangerously ready to drink but will become even more complex and dimensioned with bottle age. Definitely the Haut-Lieu of the vintage! Tasted in May 2019.In Bond£70.00 -
(12x75cl) 2020
Vinous (96)
The 2020 Le Haut Lieu Moelleux Première Trie is pretty gorgeous with its sweet embrace (71g/L residual sugar) caressing the palate like a silky-smooth velouté. It sits calmly in the mouth, showing the typical fruit-forward character of the site, all oranges, chamomile and violets. The deeply satisfying finish provides the merest of grips, and fresh acid makes your mouth water. Already delicious in its youth, this wine has the concentration, acidity and sweetness to age gracefully, as Huet fans will know well.In Bond£572.16 -
(1x75cl) 2011In Bond£79.00
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(12x75cl) 2012
Wine Advocate (92)
A brilliant straw-yellow, almost golden color dresses the precisely clear, deep and elegantly aromatic 2012 Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Sec, which indicates a perfect ripeness and finesse of fruit along with some oriental spice aromas. Intense and very mineral on the palate, this highly elegant, finesse-full, dense, tightly woven and clearly chalky Chenin reveals a concentrated, powerful and thrilling finish with a long and complex, very stimulating salinity. This is a great Haut-Lieu for the next ten, maybe 50 years.In Bond£371.00 -
(12x75cl) 2002
Vinous (92)
Bright gold. Talc, orange zest, pear and white flowers on the nose, along with a touch of pungent herbs. Tangy, finely wrought citrus flavors are given depth and texture by notes of floral honey and bitter pear skin, with a hint of tarragon emerging on the back of the palate. Slow to unfold, but finishes with excellent clarity, lift and persistence. Like 2009 and 2005, 2002 is one of the great vintages here—a year when it was possible to produce all styles at a high level of quality.In Bond£598.00 -
(12x75cl) 2016
Wine Spectator (95)
Gorgeous, with creamy-edged nectarine, yellow and green apple, pear and quince flavors that are brightly defined from start to finish, flecked with verbena and honeysuckle hints and backed by a off-dry edge on the finish. Stays fresh and pure throughout. Tempting now but there’s no rush. Drink now through 2032.In Bond£466.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2017 Vouvray Le Mont Demi-Sec displays a beautifully pure, precise, flinty and crunchy bouquet of perfectly ripe and healthy fruits. Round, lush and precise on the crystalline palate, this is a highly refined, elegant, enormously lush and sexy Vouvray with great finesse but also tension and lingering salinity. Tightly structured and full of terroir expression, this is the 2017 you shouldn't miss. A great wine! Tasted in March 2019.In Bond£71.00 -
Wine Advocate (90)
The 1997 Vouvray Moelleux Le Mont reveals a touch of gold to its otherwise straw color. It offers a nose of deeply honeyed chalk with hints of botrytis as well as a complex, quince, candied almond, and acacia blossom-flavored personality. Medium-bodied and exceptionally pure, this wine is rich, flavorful, and simply gorgeous. Drink it over the next 15 years.Inc. VAT£159.60 -
(1x75cl) 2017
Wine Spectator (96)
A beauty, with an inviting display of succulent yellow apple, green plum, pear, persimmon and quince flavors that ripples through the long finish, while light verbena, ginger and honeysuckle notes dart around. A long green tea echo runs through the finish. Shows terrific range and purity, with the sweetness easily harnessed for balance. Best from 2019 through 2040. 500 cases made.In Bond£74.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2018 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux is clear, deep, pure and flinty on the intense but fine and coolish-mineral nose. Very distinctive! Lush and intense but also pure, vital and tensioned on the palate, this elegant and seductive Le Mont offers a straightforward drive and a highly complex and energetic finish with grip and great mineral tension. A gorgeous, crystalline, persistently salty and tightly woven Chenin with great complexity and energy. Very attractive already today! Tasted in May 2019.In Bond£80.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
According to Sarah Hwang, 2022 marked “the earliest harvest—we started on the 7th of September and finished on the 17th of October.” Indeed, the 2022 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux reflects the vintage’s warm conditions with a ripe, complex bouquet of pear, white peach, exotic fruits, kumquat and floral notes. Medium- to full-bodied, it is concentrated and structured yet retains a sense of poise and lift. A delicately fleshy core of fruit is framed by bright acidity, leading to a long, ethereal finish. This is an exquisite and precise wine, particularly impressive given the solar nature of the vintage. Residual sugar: 51 grams per liter.In Bond£153.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2015 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is super clear, ripe and aromatic on the nose, highly elegant and with lovely flinty flavors. Intense and concentrated, with great finesse and vitality, this is a highly elegant and perfectly balanced wine with a persistent grip and salinity. Great balance and harmony.In Bond£69.00 -
Wine Spectator (97)
This sports a flamboyant edge, with apple crumble, ginger cream, quince paste, green tea and honeysuckle notes forming a wide panoply of aromas and flavors, while sweet and racy accents contrast, creating a lengthy finish where everything hangs in harmony. A stunning show of fruit and precision. Drink now through 2040. 160 cases made.In Bond£84.00 -
(12x75cl) 2018
Wine Advocate (95+)
The 2018 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is pure, deep and flinty on the concentrated nose, with very fine oak, toffee and potted ginger aromas. Lush, sweet and generous yet precise and crystalline on the palate, it features very fine tannins, lingering salinity and positive energy. This is a compact, persistent, tightly woven and stimulating Chenin from the Le Mont terroir that reveals firm, tensioned structure and a young finish with potential to improve and refine. Tasted in May 2019.In Bond£638.14 -
Wine Advocate (95+)
The 2018 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is pure, deep and flinty on the concentrated nose, with very fine oak, toffee and potted ginger aromas. Lush, sweet and generous yet precise and crystalline on the palate, it features very fine tannins, lingering salinity and positive energy. This is a compact, persistent, tightly woven and stimulating Chenin from the Le Mont terroir that reveals firm, tensioned structure and a young finish with potential to improve and refine. Tasted in May 2019.In Bond£328.00 -
In Bond£322.00
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Delight in the Jeanne Germain Bavardages Saumur-Champigny 2022, a product of excellence from the iconic vineyards of Loire Valley, France. This fine vintage is a manifestation of meticulous dedication, harvested at optimal maturity from Jeanne Germain's prestigious plots. Traditional fermentation methods under temperature control ensures preservation of nuanced flavours. The Bavardages Saumur-Champigny 2022 captivates with elegant ruby hues, unveiling an inviting bouquet of black fruits enmeshed with delicate touches of spice.
Underpinned by the exceptional Cabernet Franc characteristic of Saumur-Champigny, this wine delivers a balanced palate, where firm tannins mingle with enticing berry notes and a pleasant minerality, conjuring a lingering finish. Jeanne Germain, a respected vigneron, has masterfully captured the region's terroir in this bottle. The Jeanne Germain Bavardages Saumur-Champigny 2022 marries tradition and modernity, offering sophisticated wine enthusiasts an unforgettable tasting experience.
In Bond£94.00 -
Experience the exquisite cultivated elegance of the Jeanne Germain Saumur-Champigny La Foulee 2021. This sought-after wine hails from the revered vineyards of the Loire Valley in France, an area known globally for its pristine viticulture. The producer, Jeanne Germain, is renowned for her meticulous attention to detail and devotion to organic farming, making the Saumur-Champigny La Foulee 2021 a testament to her expertise.
The vintage boasts a versatile Cabernet Franc richness, combined with an exciting minerality and fruity undertones that mirror the fertile growing conditions of the Saumur-Champigny region. Intricate notes of currant and red cherry accentuated by a hint of bell pepper provide a complex, yet balanced palate. The entire process, from harvesting to bottling, is carefully controlled to preserve the wine’s natural integrity and character.
Purchase a bottle of the Jeanne Germain Saumur-Champigny La Foulee 2021 and bring the essence of France’s remarkable vineyards into your home.
In Bond£109.00 -
(12x75cl) 2023
The Joel Delaunay Touraine Chenonceaux Voute 2023 epitomises the finesse and elegance characteristic of the Loire Valley. Crafted in the esteemed Touraine appellation, within the picturesque hills of Chenonceaux, this vintage reflects Joel Delaunay’s unwavering commitment to viticultural excellence. Handpicked from sustainably managed vineyards, the grapes undergo meticulous selection to ensure only the finest fruit progresses to vinification. The traditional fermentation process, coupled with careful ageing in stainless steel tanks, preserves the wine’s vibrant acidity and complex aromatic profile. Joel Delaunay, a renowned name in French winemaking, harnesses generations of expertise to deliver a wine that showcases notes of ripe orchard fruits, subtle floral undertones, and a refined mineral finish. The Touraine Chenonceaux Voute 2023 is a testament to the producer’s dedication to quality and terroir expression, making it a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking exceptional Loire wines.
In Bond£150.00 -
The Joguet Chinon Charmes 2010 is an exquisite representation of the celebrated Cabernet Franc grapes harvested from the renowned 'Charmes' vineyard in Chinon, France. This exquisite vintage produced by Charles Joguet, a champion of mono-parcel viticulture, showcases the exceptional terroir of the Loire Valley. An enticing blend of power and vivacity achieve balance in the age-worthy, 2010 vintage.
Red fruit aromas sit harmoniously alongside herbaceous notes, a characteristic hallmark of the Cabernet Franc variety. Vinification occurred in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the individual varietal's character. After maturation in oak casks, the Joguet Chinon Charmes 2010 offers crisp acidity, structured tannins, and a compelling minerality.
Charles Joguet's philosophy of expressing the vineyard’s identity is reflected profoundly in this bottle. His minimalist intervention winemaking style ensures the Joguet Chinon Charmes 2010 captures the exquisite essence of its origin. You’ll discover an experience akin to a journey through the famed slopes of the Loire Valley with every sip.
In Bond£84.00
