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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Loire | 1 | - |
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£87.85 |
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The Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2005, steeped in the rich viticultural heritage of Loire Valley, France, is a prized creation from vintner Charles Joguet. Epitomising the terroir of Chinon, the harvest boasts lusciously ripe Cabernet Franc grapes, instilling an alluring dark fruit profile with a sophisticated backbone of earthy minerality. The masterful vinification practices, involving a long, cool fermentation and maturation in French oak barrels, impart a deft balance of power and refinement. Charles Joguet’s meticulous approach to winemaking shines through in the Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2005. The vineyard, Clos du Chene Vert, exclusively supplies handpicked, low-yielding old vines for superior quality. The result is an exquisite wine offering concentrated berry flavours nuanced by the complexities of age. Grounded in tradition yet modern in execution, this wine encapsulates the prowess of French winemaking. An acknowledged gem amongst connoisseurs, Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2005 is undeniably a testament to the timeless elegance of Chinon wines. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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£487.24 |
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The Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2010 is a fine exemplar of the distinguished viticulture of the Loire Valley, crafted with expertise and passion by the esteemed Chinon wine artist, Charles Joguet. True to Chinon tradition, the wine is solely based on the noble Cabernet Franc grape, lovingly reared on limestone-clay soil in Joguet's organic vineyard, Clos du Chene Vert. This 2010 vintage, aged for 12 to 18 months in oak barrels, manifests a captivating blend of complexity and vibrancy characteristic of Joguet’s winemaking philosophy. On the palate, the Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2010 expresses a rare harmony of dark fruit, spice and polished tannins. Its rich and bold composition is capped by an elegantly nuanced mineral finish. Revel in the joy of sipping this exceptional wine as it continues to refine in your cellar for decades. Truly, each bottle of Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2010 is an unparalleled testament to Chinon's magnificent terroir. |
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Loire | 3 | 92 (VN) |
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£264.35 |
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Vinous (92)The 2018 Chinon Clos du Chene Vert, Monopole is one of the top wines from Joguet, offering pure black fruit and even some mint chocolate aromas, in addition to the telltale signs of classy oak use evident in its rich, rounded vanilla notes. In the mouth, you can expect a fuller-bodied style of Cabernet Franc that never becomes heavy or lush. It retains its freshness on the finish, reminding you that we might be in a hot vintage in the Loire, but we're still in the Loire. Fine, sand-like tannins sit in the mouth while the oak-derived vanillins and dark fruit linger on the long, sinewy finish. |
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Loire | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£99.85 |
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Vinous (94)The 2019 Chinon Clos du Chene Vert, Monopole has a nose that you sniff and just want to get deeper into the wine, as if you're at the top of a 10-meter diving board (ha! like I've ever been at the top of a 10-meter diving board. No, thank you!) and you're being dragged into the depths of the pool below. It's dark and mysterious and intense at this early stage, but not quite ready to reveal itself. Work at it and there are the vanillins of oak barrel aging alongside dark, spiced black cherries. There's a reassuring sense of weight and balance, and a satisfying textural coating of fine, cocoa-like tannins, while the acidity gives the impression that this is a wine that knows what it is and where it's going. And it's going long and it's going far. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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£104.65 |
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Joguet Chinon Les Varennes du Grand Clos 2015 epitomises the excellence of the Loire Valley’s Chinon appellation. Crafted from meticulously selected Cabernet Franc grapes grown in the esteemed Les Varennes vineyard, this cuvée showcases Joguet’s unwavering commitment to biodynamic viticulture. Hand-harvested and gently pressed, the wine undergoes a controlled fermentation process in temperature-regulated stainless steel tanks, preserving its vibrant fruit character. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, it develops a harmonious complexity with notes of ripe red berries, subtle floral undertones, and a hint of earthy minerality. The 2015 vintage benefits from a favourable climate, resulting in a balanced acidity and refined tannins, ensuring exceptional ageing potential. Produced by Familie Joguet, renowned for their sustainable practices and dedication to quality, this wine offers a distinguished expression of Chinon’s terroir. Ideal for connoisseurs seeking sophistication and depth in every sip. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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£90.53 |
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Jonathan Pabiot Pouilly Fumé Eurythmie 2017 epitomises the elegance of the Loire Valley’s renowned Pouilly-Fumé appellation. Crafted meticulously from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes, this wine benefits from the region’s unique flinty limestone soils, imparting the signature smoky minerality. Hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, the grapes undergo a gentle pressing to preserve their vibrant acidity and aromatic complexity. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, the wine retains its pure fruit character while maintaining a refined structure. Jonathan Pabiot, a respected vintner with a passion for sustainable viticulture, ensures each vintage reflects the terroir’s true essence. The 2017 vintage reveals enticing notes of citrus interlaced with subtle floral undertones and a crisp, lingering finish. Ideal for pairing with seafood or fine cheeses, this Pouilly-Fumé exemplifies sophistication and finesse, making it a quintessential choice for discerning wine aficionados seeking both tradition and excellence. |
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Loire | 3 | - |
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£226.00 |
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100% Chenin Blanc Tasting notes: Deep nose of verbena and fresh apricot. The fresh and slender mouth stretches with a saline persistence and a slightly brioche finish. |
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Loire | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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£321.49 |
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Vinous (90)First harvested in 2014, this 10,000-vine plot was created by basically exploding large blocks of flint with dynamite to obtain a flint-rich vineyard full of large rocks. The result is a creamy, silken 2019 Pouilly-Fumé Barre à Mine that is welcoming; flavor-wise, it's all ground almonds and oyster shell with masses of acidity. There's a firmness on the finish due to the flinty soils, providing upright structure and freshness, but once again, as with other 2019s, the alcohol gets in the way of the finish. An appetizing yet structured wine. |
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Loire | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£301.09 |
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Vinous (93)Produced from a flint site that needed to be blown up to make the terroir and made from relatively young vines, this is initially a tender and supple style with a whiff of gunsmoke/flint, a taut line of precision that runs through its core, a mere hint of green herbs reminding you that Pouilly is a Sauvignon producer and even a hint of white pepper. It's a powerful style that has an attractive sense of bitterness holding it together. At just 13%, this is wonderfully balanced, aromatic and driven in this vintage. You may even feel this sense of spice that warms the palate, almost like you've had a warming Indian curry - it's not the alcohol but something else - maybe it's the lint. Unique and intriguing. |
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Loire | 2 | - |
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£227.15 |
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Loire | 3 | - |
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£200.75 |
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Loire | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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£254.29 |
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Vinous (90)Nineteen nighty six wasn't a legendary vintage unlike the season that would follow. The 1996 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon, a product of a fairly warm season, it is not overtly warm in its fruit profile with some lightly botrytised spice character, plus a rose-like scent, apricots and almonds. With just 76g/L of residual sugar it's not the sweetest interpretation, but its joy is its super smooth, refined texture. Medium length. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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£1,076.38 |
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Discover the enchanting Nicolas Barbou Oisly Utopie Creative 2019, a fusion of expertise and innovation from the heart of the Loire Valley. This captivating white wine, produced by Nicolas Barbou, a luminary of French viticulture, resonates with the distinctive terroir of Oisly. Cultivated from Sauvignon Blanc and Menu Pineau grapes, it showcases elegant minerality. The vinification includes gentle pneumatic pressing and natural fermentation in thermo-regulated tanks, fostering a wine of impeccable balance. Aged on lees for ten months, it produces extraordinary complexity. Possessing an opulent nose hinting at melon, citrus, and toasted bread, followed by a supple, well-structured palate with persistent finish, it delivers sheer drinking pleasure. There's a magic contained within every bottle of Nicolas Barbou Oisly Utopie Creative 2019 that engulfs the senses. Perfectly crafted for those seeking the sublime, let this wine take your taste buds on a journey through French vineyards' soul. |
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Loire | 8 | 91 (VN) |
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£590.38 |
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Vinous (91)This young Clos de la Coulée de Serrant is soft, round and mouthfilling. The fruit quality of the 2020 is concentrated and succulent without weight, but there's a light farmyardy character to the wine. Offering excellent grip and a fiery schist-derived finish. The alcohol (14.5%) is lightly warming but compared with some previous vintages, it's a little better judged. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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£1,359.84 |
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Loire | 2 | - |
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£319.55 |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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£780.80 |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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£70.00 |
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The Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2005, steeped in the rich viticultural heritage of Loire Valley, France, is a prized creation from vintner Charles Joguet. Epitomising the terroir of Chinon, the harvest boasts lusciously ripe Cabernet Franc grapes, instilling an alluring dark fruit profile with a sophisticated backbone of earthy minerality. The masterful vinification practices, involving a long, cool fermentation and maturation in French oak barrels, impart a deft balance of power and refinement. Charles Joguet’s meticulous approach to winemaking shines through in the Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2005. The vineyard, Clos du Chene Vert, exclusively supplies handpicked, low-yielding old vines for superior quality. The result is an exquisite wine offering concentrated berry flavours nuanced by the complexities of age. Grounded in tradition yet modern in execution, this wine encapsulates the prowess of French winemaking. An acknowledged gem amongst connoisseurs, Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2005 is undeniably a testament to the timeless elegance of Chinon wines. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
In Bond
£390.00 |
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The Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2010 is a fine exemplar of the distinguished viticulture of the Loire Valley, crafted with expertise and passion by the esteemed Chinon wine artist, Charles Joguet. True to Chinon tradition, the wine is solely based on the noble Cabernet Franc grape, lovingly reared on limestone-clay soil in Joguet's organic vineyard, Clos du Chene Vert. This 2010 vintage, aged for 12 to 18 months in oak barrels, manifests a captivating blend of complexity and vibrancy characteristic of Joguet’s winemaking philosophy. On the palate, the Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2010 expresses a rare harmony of dark fruit, spice and polished tannins. Its rich and bold composition is capped by an elegantly nuanced mineral finish. Revel in the joy of sipping this exceptional wine as it continues to refine in your cellar for decades. Truly, each bottle of Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2010 is an unparalleled testament to Chinon's magnificent terroir. |
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Loire | 3 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
£201.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2018 Chinon Clos du Chene Vert, Monopole is one of the top wines from Joguet, offering pure black fruit and even some mint chocolate aromas, in addition to the telltale signs of classy oak use evident in its rich, rounded vanilla notes. In the mouth, you can expect a fuller-bodied style of Cabernet Franc that never becomes heavy or lush. It retains its freshness on the finish, reminding you that we might be in a hot vintage in the Loire, but we're still in the Loire. Fine, sand-like tannins sit in the mouth while the oak-derived vanillins and dark fruit linger on the long, sinewy finish. |
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Loire | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£80.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2019 Chinon Clos du Chene Vert, Monopole has a nose that you sniff and just want to get deeper into the wine, as if you're at the top of a 10-meter diving board (ha! like I've ever been at the top of a 10-meter diving board. No, thank you!) and you're being dragged into the depths of the pool below. It's dark and mysterious and intense at this early stage, but not quite ready to reveal itself. Work at it and there are the vanillins of oak barrel aging alongside dark, spiced black cherries. There's a reassuring sense of weight and balance, and a satisfying textural coating of fine, cocoa-like tannins, while the acidity gives the impression that this is a wine that knows what it is and where it's going. And it's going long and it's going far. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
In Bond
£84.00 |
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Joguet Chinon Les Varennes du Grand Clos 2015 epitomises the excellence of the Loire Valley’s Chinon appellation. Crafted from meticulously selected Cabernet Franc grapes grown in the esteemed Les Varennes vineyard, this cuvée showcases Joguet’s unwavering commitment to biodynamic viticulture. Hand-harvested and gently pressed, the wine undergoes a controlled fermentation process in temperature-regulated stainless steel tanks, preserving its vibrant fruit character. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, it develops a harmonious complexity with notes of ripe red berries, subtle floral undertones, and a hint of earthy minerality. The 2015 vintage benefits from a favourable climate, resulting in a balanced acidity and refined tannins, ensuring exceptional ageing potential. Produced by Familie Joguet, renowned for their sustainable practices and dedication to quality, this wine offers a distinguished expression of Chinon’s terroir. Ideal for connoisseurs seeking sophistication and depth in every sip. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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£72.00 |
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Jonathan Pabiot Pouilly Fumé Eurythmie 2017 epitomises the elegance of the Loire Valley’s renowned Pouilly-Fumé appellation. Crafted meticulously from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes, this wine benefits from the region’s unique flinty limestone soils, imparting the signature smoky minerality. Hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, the grapes undergo a gentle pressing to preserve their vibrant acidity and aromatic complexity. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, the wine retains its pure fruit character while maintaining a refined structure. Jonathan Pabiot, a respected vintner with a passion for sustainable viticulture, ensures each vintage reflects the terroir’s true essence. The 2017 vintage reveals enticing notes of citrus interlaced with subtle floral undertones and a crisp, lingering finish. Ideal for pairing with seafood or fine cheeses, this Pouilly-Fumé exemplifies sophistication and finesse, making it a quintessential choice for discerning wine aficionados seeking both tradition and excellence. |
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Loire | 3 | - |
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£170.00 |
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100% Chenin Blanc Tasting notes: Deep nose of verbena and fresh apricot. The fresh and slender mouth stretches with a saline persistence and a slightly brioche finish. |
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Loire | 1 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
£250.00 |
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Vinous (90)First harvested in 2014, this 10,000-vine plot was created by basically exploding large blocks of flint with dynamite to obtain a flint-rich vineyard full of large rocks. The result is a creamy, silken 2019 Pouilly-Fumé Barre à Mine that is welcoming; flavor-wise, it's all ground almonds and oyster shell with masses of acidity. There's a firmness on the finish due to the flinty soils, providing upright structure and freshness, but once again, as with other 2019s, the alcohol gets in the way of the finish. An appetizing yet structured wine. |
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Loire | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
£233.00 |
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Vinous (93)Produced from a flint site that needed to be blown up to make the terroir and made from relatively young vines, this is initially a tender and supple style with a whiff of gunsmoke/flint, a taut line of precision that runs through its core, a mere hint of green herbs reminding you that Pouilly is a Sauvignon producer and even a hint of white pepper. It's a powerful style that has an attractive sense of bitterness holding it together. At just 13%, this is wonderfully balanced, aromatic and driven in this vintage. You may even feel this sense of spice that warms the palate, almost like you've had a warming Indian curry - it's not the alcohol but something else - maybe it's the lint. Unique and intriguing. |
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Loire | 2 | - |
In Bond
£170.00 |
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Loire | 3 | - |
In Bond
£148.00 |
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Loire | 1 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
£194.00 |
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Vinous (90)Nineteen nighty six wasn't a legendary vintage unlike the season that would follow. The 1996 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon, a product of a fairly warm season, it is not overtly warm in its fruit profile with some lightly botrytised spice character, plus a rose-like scent, apricots and almonds. With just 76g/L of residual sugar it's not the sweetest interpretation, but its joy is its super smooth, refined texture. Medium length. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
In Bond
£877.00 |
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Discover the enchanting Nicolas Barbou Oisly Utopie Creative 2019, a fusion of expertise and innovation from the heart of the Loire Valley. This captivating white wine, produced by Nicolas Barbou, a luminary of French viticulture, resonates with the distinctive terroir of Oisly. Cultivated from Sauvignon Blanc and Menu Pineau grapes, it showcases elegant minerality. The vinification includes gentle pneumatic pressing and natural fermentation in thermo-regulated tanks, fostering a wine of impeccable balance. Aged on lees for ten months, it produces extraordinary complexity. Possessing an opulent nose hinting at melon, citrus, and toasted bread, followed by a supple, well-structured palate with persistent finish, it delivers sheer drinking pleasure. There's a magic contained within every bottle of Nicolas Barbou Oisly Utopie Creative 2019 that engulfs the senses. Perfectly crafted for those seeking the sublime, let this wine take your taste buds on a journey through French vineyards' soul. |
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Loire | 8 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
£472.00 |
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Vinous (91)This young Clos de la Coulée de Serrant is soft, round and mouthfilling. The fruit quality of the 2020 is concentrated and succulent without weight, but there's a light farmyardy character to the wine. Offering excellent grip and a fiery schist-derived finish. The alcohol (14.5%) is lightly warming but compared with some previous vintages, it's a little better judged. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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£1,096.00 |
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Loire | 2 | - |
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£247.00 |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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£630.00 |
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