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Country: France, Loire ValleyGrapes: Chenin BlancABV: 12.5%Style: Crisp Classic Sparkling91 Points - James Melendez. An exceptional organic sparkling wine that puts many champagnes in its shadow. This lovely Organic Crémant de Loire has been aged for a minimum of 12 months to obtain maximum aromatics and complexity. The first nose is delicate and very fresh, then it is more expressive through a small biscuit tip after aeration. We find this in the mouth within a compact texture, built by the time on slats, illustrated by small and delicate bubbles and supported by aromas of fresh liRegular Price£24.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£19.96 -
Country: France, Loire Valley, Pouilly-FumeGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 13.5%Style: Aromatic Floral White17/20 - Jancis Robinson. The great Sauvignon Blancs from Pouilly-Fumé are known (much like their neighbours in Sancerre, Menetou-Salon and Quincy) for their complex minerality and the richness of facets that their respective micro-terroir brings with them. The Domaine de la Croisee Magma Pouilly-Fume's bouquet offers scents of white fruits, chamomile, and freshly mown grass. Creamy on the palate, with ripe mango and pineapple flavours. The spicy mineral finish presents a fascinating contrast to -
Country: France, Loire Valley, SancerreGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 12.5%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThis multi award winning Sancerre is a made blend of the best parcels of Sauvignon the domaine has to offer. On the palate, a fresh, strong, airy style is seduced by the purity and intensity of the fruit. Beautiful pale clear yellow colour, delicate aromas of white flowers, also developing a citrus tone. This classic Sancerre, made from old vines (over 30 years), is a fabulous seafood accompaniment. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Jun 2025) Wine Press / Awards GOLD MEDAL - GILBERT ET GAILLARD (2022) "Pale -
Country: France, Loire Valley, Muscadet Sevre et MaineGrapes: Melon de BourgogneABV: 13%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThis Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie comes from one of the most famous Terroir of Nantes’ Vineyard, in the Loire Valley. Light green in colour with aromas of kiwi, grapefruit, white peach, apple, and lemon fruits, well balanced with a fine minerality. Round and soft with a fresh finish. You will appreciate the typical character and elegance of this dry white wine enhanced by subtle floral aromatics and a fine mineral touch. Delicious with seafood. Wine Press Ratings Bronze Medal Concours General
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Country: France, Loire ValleyGrapes: Chenin BlancABV: 12.5%Style: Crisp Classic Sparkling91 Points - James Melendez. An exceptional organic sparkling wine that puts many champagnes in its shadow. This lovely Organic Crémant de Loire has been aged for a minimum of 12 months to obtain maximum aromatics and complexity. The first nose is delicate and very fresh, then it is more expressive through a small biscuit tip after aeration. We find this in the mouth within a compact texture, built by the time on slats, illustrated by small and delicate bubbles and supported by aromas of fresh liRegular Price£24.95Christmas Offer - 20% OFF£19.96 -
Country: France, Loire Valley, Pouilly-FumeGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 13.5%Style: Aromatic Floral White17/20 - Jancis Robinson. The great Sauvignon Blancs from Pouilly-Fumé are known (much like their neighbours in Sancerre, Menetou-Salon and Quincy) for their complex minerality and the richness of facets that their respective micro-terroir brings with them. The Domaine de la Croisee Magma Pouilly-Fume's bouquet offers scents of white fruits, chamomile, and freshly mown grass. Creamy on the palate, with ripe mango and pineapple flavours. The spicy mineral finish presents a fascinating contrast to -
Country: France, Loire Valley, SancerreGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 12.5%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThis multi award winning Sancerre is a made blend of the best parcels of Sauvignon the domaine has to offer. On the palate, a fresh, strong, airy style is seduced by the purity and intensity of the fruit. Beautiful pale clear yellow colour, delicate aromas of white flowers, also developing a citrus tone. This classic Sancerre, made from old vines (over 30 years), is a fabulous seafood accompaniment. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Jun 2025) Wine Press / Awards GOLD MEDAL - GILBERT ET GAILLARD (2022) "Pale -
Country: France, Loire Valley, SancerreGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13%Style: Ripe Fruity RoséThe Moulin des Vrilleres Sancerre Rosé is produced from 100% Pinot Noir grown on fine limestone and clay soils. The limestone imparts a wonderful minerality while the clay adds depth to the finished wine. It’s produced using the saignée method whereby the skins ‘bleed’ a little colour into the wine over a period of around 12 hours. Fermentation temperatures are kept low to protect the delicate aromas, and it's bottled in the spring to capture its vibrancy. Taste Beautiful smoked salmon pink, the -
Country: France, Loire Valley, SancerreGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 12%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteClassic Sancerre Elegance from the LoireLe Petit Broux 2023 is a vibrant, expressive Sancerre crafted by the renowned Cave de Sancerre cooperative. Sourced from limestone-rich vineyards, this wine captures the purity and finesse that define the region’s best Sauvignon Blancs - delivering freshness, minerality, and a lively aromatic profile. Tasting Notes Zesty citrus, white peach, and green appleDelicate floral notes and a touch of fresh-cut grass Clean, mineral-driven palate with a crisp, mout -
Country: France, Loire Valley, SancerreGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 13.5%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteA Benchmark Sancerre with Classic Loire CharacterLe Pierrier 2022 from Domaine Thomas & Fils is a stellar example of Sancerre’s finesse - crafted from sustainably farmed, limestone-rich vineyards in the Upper Loire. This vintage offers vibrant fruit, racy acidity, and a signature mineral backbone that speaks of its terroir. Tasting Notes Bright citrus (grapefruit, lemon), crisp green apple, and wildflowers Flinty minerality, subtle herbal notes Fresh, clean, and persistent finish Vineya -
Country: France, Loire Valley, Muscadet Sevre et MaineGrapes: Melon de BourgogneABV: 13%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThis Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie comes from one of the most famous Terroir of Nantes’ Vineyard, in the Loire Valley. Light green in colour with aromas of kiwi, grapefruit, white peach, apple, and lemon fruits, well balanced with a fine minerality. Round and soft with a fresh finish. You will appreciate the typical character and elegance of this dry white wine enhanced by subtle floral aromatics and a fine mineral touch. Delicious with seafood. Wine Press Ratings Bronze Medal Concours General -
Country: France, Loire Valley, SancerreGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 12.5%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteAwarded 93 Points - James SucklingA benchmark single-vineyard Sancerre from Domaine Laporte’s iconic flint hillside. The 2023 vintage shines with energy, purity, and minerality - earning 93 points from James Suckling and continuing a legacy of gold medals and top critical scores. Tasting Notes Crisp apple, white peach, and citrus blossom Flinty minerality, subtle spice (cinnamon, white pepper) Pure, focused palate with a long, saline finish Vineyard & Winemaking Single vineyard: Le Grand -
Country: France, Loire Valley, SancerreGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 12.5%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteFrom a small, family-run estate in Crézancy, this is a quietly confident Sancerre. Grown on classic limestone and flint soils, the 2024 vintage is bright, mineral and refreshingly unadorned — a fine snapshot of Sauvignon Blanc done right. Taste Crisp and focused, with notes of grapefruit, lime zest and just a hint of elderflower. There’s a lovely chalky tension through the mid-palate, backed by flinty undertones and a saline edge that lingers. No excess, no tricks — just clean, terroir-driven Sa -
Country: France, Loire Valley, SancerreGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 12.5%Style: Aromatic Floral White91 Points - Bacchus Magazine. Sourced from the south-facing Les Grandmontains vineyard in Chavignol, this 2024 Sancerre captures the classic minerality and precision Laporte is known for. Expect bright citrus and green apple notes framed by lively acidity and flinty, saline undertones. Elegant and balanced, it’s an expressive single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc that pairs beautifully with fresh seafood and goat’s cheese. Ready to enjoy now, with excellent cellaring potential. Vivino Rating: Wine Pr -
Country: France, Loire ValleyGrapes: Cabernet FrancABV: 13%Style: Smooth Fruity Red91 Points - Chris Kissack. La Source is a vibrant, terroir-driven Cabernet Franc from sandy-gravel soils. It offers fresh blackcurrant and red berry aromas, underpinned by subtle graphite notes. On the palate, fine tannins and lively acidity create a poised structure, leading to a clean, mineral finish. A classic Loire red with the balance to enjoy now or cellar for a few years. Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Chris Kissack - Winedoctor (2023 Vintage) Taste The Yannick Amirault Saint-Nicolas-de-B -
Country: France, Loire ValleyGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 13%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteFrom vineyards on the left bank of the Loire, Xavier Frissant’s Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2024 shows just how much character this corner of the valley can deliver. Farmed sustainably and now in organic conversion, the estate’s flint and clay soils bring both energy and depth to the wine. It’s a vibrant, finely balanced Sauvignon Blanc that captures the freshness of the 2024 vintage with Frissant’s trademark precision. Tasting notes Brimming with citrus and orchard fruit, this is Loire Sauvignon B