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Loira

The River Loire with its 1000 kilometers is the longest river in France. It is born from the Central Massif to Southeast of Lyon and extends northward by taking a tour to the west reaching the city of Orleans and then falling into the Atlantic near Nates, during its route crosses 12 departments. The Loire wine region begins with the big bend that the river takes to Orleans to continue to the Atlantic. The climate is somewhat mild and humid in the wine-growing areas near the sea and is continental inland. The dominant types of soil are: Terres Blanches, Marne Kimmèridgiennes, Silex and les Caillottes. Blanches are composed of clay and limestone with the characteristic of slowing ripening of grapes and allowing late harvest. The Silex is located closer to the shore of Loria and is characterized by a stony ground that has great ability to accumulate heat. The Marnes Kimmèridgiennes are limestone soils, characteristic of the Sancerrois area. The typical vines of the Loria are; the Cabernet Franc bred in the Saumur and Touraine areas, around the city of Tours, where we have the Chinon Appellation, placed on a sandy soil, and Bourgueil on clayey and dung-land. Chenin Blanc (from which some of the longest white wines are born in the world, such as Vouvray and Savannièere), which is cultivated in the Vouvray district. With Chenin Blanc there are 4 types of wines ranging from dry to sparkling wine, from sweet to sweet. Another typical Loria grape is the Sauvignon Blanc from which the Sancerre and the Poully-Fume are produced. The main wine regions of the Loire are: Pays Nantais, which is the area around Nantes, near the Atlantic. Pays Nantais are the homeland of Grape Muscadet, also known as the Melon de Bourgogne, which is a white wine with a fairly neutral taste but with good acidity. The Muscadet's great muscadet is named Muscadet De Sèvre-Et-maine where the wine is refined in contact with the fine lees so as to obtain a deeper product. Moving eastward, we find the Anjou-Saumur area where roses are produced (representing 45% of the whole production), for which the grapes of the Grolleau, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Gamay grapes are used.Samour is famous for its sparkling wines obtained from Chenin blanc grapes with little Chardonnay additions. Among the most important appellations we find: Anjou, famous for its red wines based on Cabernet Franc, Bonnezeaux which is one of the finest French sweet wines based on Chenin Blanc, The Coteaux du Layon famous since the sixth century for its spectacular sweet white wines based on Chenin Blanc, Savennieres where the world's largest Chenin Blanc is produced, and the two Appellations of Savannières, Couleè-De-Serrant, which is a seven hectare vineyard owned by Nicolas Joliè, one of the founders of natural wine, and Roche-Aux-Moines, a 17-hectare vineyard belonging to Nicolas Joly, Pierre and Yves Soulez and Madame Laroche. In the wine district surrounding the city of Tours we find the Touraine area, famous for the numerous Appellations using Cabernet Franc. Among the most important are; Bourgueil and Saint-Nicolas-De-Bourgueil where the best red wines of Loria are produced, while the Appellation Vouvray and Montlouis produce rich and long-lasting sweet wines using Chenin Blanc. Along the banks of the Loire is the Cheverny Appellation with its red wines based on Gamay and Cabernet Franc, and white wines produced with Sauvingon Blanc and Chardonnay. In the most eastern part of the country we find the central vineyards, so called because they are in the center of France. Sauvignon Blanc is for central vineyards what Muscadet is for Pay Nantais. With Sauvignon Blanc, French vignerons are able to produce wines that are the best in the world, particularly in the Appellation Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume. The Pouilly-Fumè production area is near Orlèans, where the land is rich in limestone. The wine you get is one of the most complex in the world, and the smoky name is due to the perfumes of gunpowder and flintstones that emerge from its bouquet. Do not confuse this appellation with Pouilly-Fuissè, which is in Burgundy and the wines are produced with Cahrdonnay. The city of Sancerre is located on a hillside on soil made up of chalk and flint sediments on which the Sancerre is made of perfumed wines of elder, fresh and crisp. Among the best producers in the Loria are: Thierry Puzelat, Domaine de l'Ecu, Domaine des Roches-Neuves, Domaine Sebastien Riffault, Clos Des Treilles, Domaine Breton, Clos De La Coulee De Serrant, Domaine Frantz Saumon

SKU: LIF004

100% Pineau, the authentic soul of the Loire. Carbonic maceration on the skins, aged in concrete, and left unfiltered: a free, uncompromising wine. Fresh and mineral, with balanced tannins and a character just waiting to be discovered. Natural, vibrant, and unconventional.

Region:  Francia, Loire.

Grape variety:  100% Menu Pineau

Alcohol content: 1%.

Aging: 12 months in concrete tanks.

Contains sulfites

 

€29.90
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SKU: PBI014

An elegant and refined rosé, an authentic expression of Pinot Noir grown in the heart of the Loire Valley. Domaine Philippe Gilbert’s 2022 Menetou-Salon Rosé impresses with its aromatic delicacy and crystalline freshness. It opens on the nose with notes of small red fruits, citrus, and floral nuances. On the palate, it is taut, precise, and vibrant, featuring a lovely minerality that lends it lift and drinkability.

Region: France, Loire

Grapes: Pinot noir

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: At least 12 months in steel

Contains sulfites

€28.90
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SKU: PBI002

An unconventional Sauvignon, vinified with skin contact and aged for eight months in terracotta amphorae. A rare, "offbeat" white wine—with a production run of just 1,200 bottles—that breaks the mold and showcases the grape variety with intense, textural character. It is spicy on the nose and structured on the palate—almost like a red wine—possessing great personality and depth.

Region: France, Loire

Grapes: Sauvignon

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: At least 8 months in terracotta amphorae

Contains sulfites

€48.90
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SKU: PBI008

Domaine Philippe Gilbert’s Menetou-Salon Clos des Treilles Blanc is an elegant, mineral white wine from historic vineyards on Kimmeridgian soil in Parassy. It is vinified in large oak casks (*foudres*) and aged on fine lees, followed by a period in stainless steel tanks prior to bottling. On the palate, it is broad, fresh, and taut, with a saline finish and a slight touch of bitterness.

Region: France, Loire

Grapes: Sauvignon

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: At least 12 months in steel

Contains sulfites

€45.90
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SKU: PBI010

Domaine Gilbert’s Menetou-Salon Les Chandelières Rouge is undoubtedly an elegant and profound Pinot Noir hailing from the *Les Chandelières* *climat*, situated on the Kimmeridgian soils of the Loire. Vinified with a portion of whole clusters, it is aged for 18 months in wooden barrels. On the palate, it is silky and harmonious, featuring fine tannins and great balance.

Region: France, Loire

Grapes: Pinot noir

Alcohol content: 13,5%.

Aging: At least 18 months in wooden vats.

Contains sulfites

€45.90
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SKU: PBI004

An elegant Pinot Noir hailing from historic vineyards in Parassy, ​​grown on Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils that impart finesse, minerality, and great balance to the wine. Vinification using 50% whole clusters enhances freshness, aromatic complexity, and delicate tannins. On the palate, it offers notes of red fruit and subtle spice, leading to a long, harmonious finish.

Region: France, Loire

Grapes: Pinot noir

Alcohol content: 13,5%.

Aging: At least 12 months in wooden vats.

Contains sulfites

€45.90
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SKU: LIF002

If Hou La La by Laurent Lebled is a Loire wine produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The vinification takes place with a 20-day carbonic maceration followed by an aging of a few months in fiberglass. Perfect to accompany hearty dishes and succulent meats.

Region:  Francia, Loire.

Grape variety:  Pinot noir

Alcohol content: 13.5%.

Aging: 12 months in steel.

Contains sulfites

 

€24.90
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SKU: TDT002

Nouveau Nez is an elegant Pétillant Naturel made from 100% biodynamic Chenin Blanc from the Loire. Fresh, creamy, and lively, it captivates with notes of apple, pear, citrus, and honey, a fine perlage, and distinct minerality. An authentic, energetic, and irresistibly drinkable wine.

Region: France, Loire

Grapes: Chenin Blanc

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: 3/6 mounths in steel.

Contains sulfites

€29.90
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SKU: PBI012

A 100% Pinot Noir from Menetou-Salon, in the heart of the Loire Valley, that captivates with its elegance, freshness, and authenticity. On the nose, it releases intense aromas of redcurrant and cranberry, alongside delicate spicy notes and earthy nuances. The palate is fresh, juicy, and vibrant, featuring fine tannins and a long, harmonious finish. Vinified with 50% whole clusters, aged in large wooden barrels, and bottled without fining or filtration.

Region: France, Loire

Grapes: Pinot noir

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: At least 12 months in wooden vats.

Contains sulfites

€35.90
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SKU: DAB005

Alexandre Bain, champion of the Pouilly-Fumé area, offers us yet another excellent Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire. With his “Terre d’Obus” cuvée, he offers a particularly intense white wine with a rich and precise nose, featuring notes of grated apple, iridescent terpene nuances, hints of candied fruit, and just the right amount of pungency that enlivens the aromatic palette. The palate is fine and generous, with a sensation of glycerine softness that enhances the mouthfeel. The finish is built on tension and an elegantly bitter finish. A great white wine from still-young vines (15 years old), grown on a clay-loam-sandy terroir, and aged for 24 months in used barriques.

Region: France, Loire.

Grapes: Sauvignon blanc

Alcohol content: 13.5%.

Aging: 24 months in vats

Contains sulfites

€42.90
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SKU: DSA002

The Salamandre is a red wine that comes from a blend of red and white grapes, Sauvignon blanc, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay and Grolleau, which come from vineyards bred according to biodynamic principles in the village of Saint-Aubin Luigné, south of the city of Angers, in the name of Anjou in the Loire. It is ruby ​​red in color which is a load of fruit. Straight and slender that impresses with its freshness.

Region:  Francia, Loire.

Grape variety:  Grolleau, Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc 

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: Some months in steel.

Contains sulfites

€65.00
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SKU: PUL003

The Saumur Rouge by Domaine La Paleine was born in the Loire Valley region and is a pure cabernet franc, whose typicality can be appreciated in all its features. Rich and with a very pleasant texture, it is a wine that can also be enjoyed immediately. 

Region: France, Loire

Grapes: Cabernet franc.

Alcohol content: 14,5%.

Aging: 12 months in steel

Contains sulfites

 

€19.90
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SKU: BDN001

The Pouilly Fumé Saint-Andelain by Domaine de Berthiers is a white wine that expresses the typical traits of sauvignon and above all the complexity and finesse typical of those who know how to make wine really well. Of great freshness with pleasant hints of exotic fruit and a subtle mineral puff, almost smoky with flint, it is vinified in steel and aged on the lees for eight months.

Region: France, Loire

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc

Alcohol content: 13%.

Aging: 6 months  in steel

Contains sulfites

€44.90
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SKU: SAU001

Montluois Mineral is a fresh and savory white wine made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes. It ages for over a year in wooden tonneaux. It has a straw yellow color with golden hues. The nose is citrus with peach and apple notes in evidence. In the mouth it is round, fresh with marked minerality.

Region: France, Loire.

Grapes: Chenin Blanc.

Alcohol content: 13.5%.

Aging: 12 months in barrel.

Contains sulfites

€38.90
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SKU: THI003

Sauvignon by Bonhomme is obtained from grapes that come from vines planted on silex (flint). It ferments in steel and then ages for about 9 months in used wood. Broad nose with wild flowers, ripe melon, freshly cut grass. The mouth is guided by the acid-salty vein that lengthens its progression integrating with the ripe fruit of the first palate.

Region: France, Loire.

Grapes: Sauvignon

Alcohol content: 13,8%.

Aging: 9 mounths in barrique.

Contains sulfites

€27.90
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SKU: MKH002

Ô Galarneau! Mai & Kenji Hodgson is a red wine obtained from a lend of several plots of Cabernet Franc from Rablay-sur-Layon, in particular on the prestigious plot of Les Rouliers. Spontaneous fermentation with 3 weeks maceration. Aging in steel for 12 months. It is a pleasant Cabernet Franc that does not lack, at the same time, freshness. You can enjoy it immediately or you can decide to keep it for a few years.

Region: France, Loire.

Grapes: Cabernet Franc.

Alcohol content: 12%.

Aging: 12 months in wooden barrel.

Contains sulfites

€42.90
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