1 Star - Guide Hachette. This classy award winning white Bordeaux showcases the unique terroir of the tiny commune of Cerons. The château itself is an old vineyard charterhouse built at the beginning of the 18th-century on a terrace overlooking the Garonne. The dominant Semillon brings richness and tropical fruit flavours along with a smooth texture. The Sauvignon Blanc and Gris bring vivacity, minerality, classic citrus and floral aromas to the blend. A very small portion of this wine is fermen

Gold Medal - Gilbert et Gaillard. This 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 which 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. A true premium Sancerre. Wine Press / Awards GOLD MEDAL -

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. But while the wine prices on the Loire are skyrocketing in many places, this first-class Pouilly-Fumé from the young Domaine de la Croisée stands out as one to follow. Tasting Note The bouquet offers scents of white fruits, chamomile, and freshly mowed grass. Creamy o

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Reuilly wine is produced in a small appellation situated near the town of Bourges, distinct from the main Loire Valley wine region. Reuilly lies along the Cher River, a tributary of the Loire, and it has been steadily growing in prominence since its establishment in September 1937. Alongside neighbouring appellations like Menetou-Salon and Quincy, Reuilly offers a more budget-friendly option compared to the renowned names of the area, such as Sancerre. A wine to look

Quincy, the second appellation established in France (1936) and the first in the Loire Valley, has gained recognition for its exclusively Sauvignon Blanc white wines which are are renowned for their characteristic crispness and dryness. One of the best domaines in Quincy, Yves Lestourgie, who gave up cereal farming 20 years ago to make Quincy is also currently president of the Quincy growers’ association.  Taste Aromatic, with citrus, pepper and floral notes, the palate is fresh, fruity with hin

The Frissant family have been making wine on this 27 hectare vineyard for 8 generations. Spanning 5 different locations and 2 distinct soils structures. This diversity of terroirs allows Xavier to match each grape variety with its perfect growing conditions to produce wines of complexity, and a real expression of the land that they are from. Sourced from the lieux-dits of Les Pentes and Les Hauts Noyers this Touraine Sauvignon Blanc has the balance and minerality of many Sancerre's but for a fra

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Menetou-Salon Morogues is a specific appellation within the larger Menetou-Salon wine region in the Loire Valley known for producing exceptional white wines made primarily from Sauvignon Blanc. This cuvee combines seven plots situated on the elevated slopes of the Morogues appellation, and captures the essence of its unique geography. With a climate characterised by cold yet sunny conditions, and soil rich in Kimmeridgian marl, it presents a wine with an understated

Paul Prieur et Fils is a family business with deep roots in Sancerre. The family was among the first in Sancerre to bottle their entire production themselves and to raise awareness about the Sancerre appellation both in France and abroad. Today, the estate is run by Luc Prieur, a graduate of the Lycée Viticole in Beaune, who has thus become the 11th generation of winemakers in the Prieur family. This is bursting with bergamot freshness. As always, Luc says it showed the best balance between acid

90 Points - Decanter. The vines of Lamothe-Bouscaut thrive in the vicinity of the Garonne River, where they have flourished for an average of 35 years, rooted in deep clay soils with a limestone base. Nestled 200 meters above sea level, these vineyards boast a composition of 20% Semillon and 80% Sauvignon Blanc. Exhibiting a pale gold hue, the wine offers a fragrant bouquet that combines notes of asparagus, acacia, lemon, and toast. On the palate, it unfolds with opulent richness and a creamy te

Jean Baptiste Bonnigal and Stéphane Bodet, best friends who jointly assumed control in 2015 utilise their expertise acquired in New Zealand and Bordeaux, crafting wines that embody both precision and purity while embracing organic and biodynamic practices. The Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, aged on the lees for 3 months, displays a pale yellow hue with hints of gold. It reveals a captivating bouquet of citrus fruits, including lemon and grapefruit, complemented by delightful floral notes on the finis