Loire
The Loire Valley is a key region for French enology. Developed around the course of the Loire River, it extends from the hills of Auvergne to the coastal plains near Nantes. Important both in terms of quantity and quality, it makes diversity its absolute strength: in the Loire Valley both light and vibrant Muscadet and sparkling versions of Vouvray are produced, passing through the sweet and honeyed Bonnezeaux to finish with white wines that those of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé have made this wine region famous. The white grape varieties are decidedly more widespread, with a good presence of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin and Melon de Bourgogne. However, the production of red wines such as the light and fruity Gamay or the spicy and tannic Bourgueil is also gaining momentum. An important role is played by the Cabernet Franc grape which is part of the composition of the Chinon Rouge and Saumur wines among others. The climate varies from continental, north of the Loire, to maritime as you get closer to the Atlantic coast, while the soils vary from the hard granite of the Côtes du Forez, to the soft and brittle tuff of Anjou, passing through soils characterized by flint and limestone around Sancerre and Pouilly sur Loire. Such diversity made it necessary to divide the Loire Valley into smaller areas. The main ones are Pays Nantais known for Muscadet wines, Anjou for its Chenin Blanc, Tourraine for its reds made from Cabernet Franc grapes, but above all the Upper Loire, home of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé wines made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. .
Pouilly-Fumé AOC 2023 Château de Tracy
Château de Tracy's Pouilly-Fumé is a business card for the excellence of the Loire Valley, France.
It is made up of pure Sauvignon Blanc grapes, loaded with all the mineral expression of the soils of the Loire and rich in a peculiar complexity that comes from the 35 years of experience of the vineyards.
The citrus notes chase each other in an intertwining reminiscent of grapefruit, now passion fruit, on a sweeter background of exotic fruit and the inevitable vegetal note typical of the variety. Th...
View product pageVouvray AOC Sec Le Mont 2022 Domaine Huet
Vouvray Le Mont Sec from Domaine Huet is a white wine produced in the Loire region of France. This wine is made from Chenin Blanc grapes grown on stony soils with green clay and silica, with vines averaging 32 years old. Sarah Hwang manages Domaine Huet, using biodynamic farming methods.
The vinification involves spontaneous fermentation in demi-muids barriques with temperature control and refinement in steel containers. This process gives the wine a notable freshness and structure.
Vouvray Le Mon...
View product pagePouilly-Fumé AOC Mademoiselle de T 2023 Château de Tracy
Mademoiselle de T is a Pouilly-Fumé signed by Château de Tracy, a very prestigious name in the wine-growing panorama of the Loire Valley.
Pure Sauvignon Blanc grapes, coming from sandy and siliceous soils that have always characterized this segment of France and its wines. The grapes, carefully selected and harvested, are left to ferment in French oak vats, where the wine will then refine for some time.
It appears straw yellow in color, embellished with golden reflections. The scent opens to a ple...
View product pageVouvray AOC La Loire Royale 2023 Marquis de Goulaine
The Vouvray La Loire Royale Marquis de Goulaine is a pure Chenin Blanc produced in the Loire Valley and precisely in the Touraine region.
After harvesting, the grapes are promptly transported to the cellar to proceed immediately to fermentation at low temperatures and to avoid aromatic dispersion. A brief contact with the yeasts precedes bottling.
Straw yellow color with greenish reflections, with hints of green apple and pear for a vibrant attack on the palate that gradually resolves into softnes...
View product pageCrémant de Loire Brut AOC Excellence Bouvet Ladubay
Bouvet Ladubay's Crémant della Loira Excellence was born in Saumur, in the Loire, and is a blend composed mainly of Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay grapes, both harvested only from the best vineyards. It remains to refine for at least 12 months in order to develop excellent freshness and an exquisite fruit. On the whole, it stands out for its gourmet and harmonious character.
Straw yellow in color tending to golden, it offers a nose of white flowers, dried fruit and ripe apple. The mouth is expressiv...
View product pageHaut-Poitou AOP Sauvignon Blanc Fossile 2022 Marquis de Goulaine
The Fossil of Marquis de Goulaine is a pure Sauvignon Blanc from the eastern territories of the Loire.
The Sauvignon Blanc grapes are softly pressed and then vinified in steel. The wine then ages on the fine lees in steel tanks before bottling.
Straw yellow in color, it expresses aromas of white flowers and yellow fruit with smoky and mineral notes. On the palate it is sapid, the sip fresh and agile.
The ideal wine for fish appetizers and semi-mature cheeses and to accompany seafood or fried fish.
View product pageSancerre AOC 2023 Domaine Vacheron
Domaine Vacheron's Sancerre originates from vineyards located in the eastern part of the Loire, opposite the Pouilly-Fumé area.
It is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes, which come from vines planted in an extremely mineral soil, rich in flint. The organic certification guarantees an environmentally friendly production method. Vinification is carried out in order to preserve the expressiveness of the fruit in the wine, which is aged in stainless steel only for at least 6 months before bottling...
View product pagePouilly-Fumé AOC 2022 Château de Tracy
Château de Tracy's Pouilly-Fumé is a business card for the excellence of the Loire Valley, France.
It is made up of pure Sauvignon Blanc grapes, loaded with all the mineral expression of the soils of the Loire and rich in a peculiar complexity that comes from the 35 years of experience of the vineyards.
The citrus notes chase each other in an intertwining reminiscent of grapefruit, now passion fruit, on a sweeter background of exotic fruit and the inevitable vegetal note typical of the variety. Th...
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