Loire

Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, Loire, France

The Bailly family have been winemakers in Sancerre since 1700. This is a classic styled Sancerre from Bailly's vineyards in and around the village of Bué, one of the greatest villages in the appellation. 100% Sauvignon Blanc.

Melon de Bourgogne from Muscadet, Loire, France

92 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): ...another outstanding example of the vintage, offering up a bright and complex bouquet of lime, a lovely touch of leesiness, spring flowers, complex soil tones, a whisper of menthol and gentle upper…

Chenin Blanc from Vouvray, Loire, France

95+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): The 2017 Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec is a stunning wine in the making. The bouquet offers up a superb constellation of apple, pineapple, quince, very complex minerality, honeycomb, orange blossoms and lanolin…

Dessert Wine from Vouvray, Loire, France

96 points John Gilman: ...blazing purity, stunning intensity of flavor and laser-like presentation of its underlying terroir... The superb, vibrant bouquet roars from the glass in a blend of oranges, sweet grapefruit, a beautiful base of soil tones,…

Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, Loire, France

Notes of jasmine and almond shine through a mineral driven, slightly creamy texture, with bright undertones of green apple and grapefruit. Perfect as an aperitif and also ideal for fresh oysters, grilled seafood, lemon chicken, or a simple plate of…

Cabernet Franc from Anjou, Loire, France

WHWC Staff Notes: Not to be missed. This 100% Cabernet Franc displays classic notes of red cherry and black currant, with hints of dried violets, pepper, and licorice. At seven years of age, this perfumed, medium-bodied red shows just how well these…

Dessert Wine from Vouvray, Loire, France

96 points Wine Spectator: Juicy in feel, with an intense beam of glazed peach, dried apricot, fresh ginger and heather honey notes, backed by baked mirabelle plum accents and a flash of almond cream on the long, rich finish. A wonderful balancing act…

Dessert Wine from Vouvray, Loire, France

97+ points Stephan Reinhardt (Wine Advocate): ...brillant dark golden color with apricot-yellow reflections. Very clear, intense and elegant on the nose, where coffee, toast, brioche, nougat and flinty flavors intertwine with super ripe apricot,…

Other White Wines from Muscadet, Loire, France

92+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): The 2016 Muscadet 'les Gras Moutons' from Domaine de la Pépière is an exceptional wine that is blossoming beautifully today on both the nose and palate and already starting to show some secondary…

Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, Loire, France

Pale yellow. Reticent aromas of pear, quince and white flowers. Rich and expansive on the palate, displaying a quince flavor complicated by herbal nuances. Manages to be light, dense and energetic at the same time, finishing with edgy acidity and…

Vintage Sparkling Wine from Vouvray, Loire, France

Huët Vouvray Pétillant is a superb sparkling wine from Chenin Blanc, drawing grapes from all three vineyards (Le Haut-Lieu, Le Mont, and Clos du Bourg), as well as from other small parcels on the estate. Produced in the méthode traditionnelle, the…

Other White Wines from Touraine, Loire, France

100% Romorantin. Generally from the younger vines (up to 20 years old) and generally vinified in steel -- although this cuvee will occasionally get some older vine material and some wood or concrete contact. Regardless of the slight variations in…