Apart from Sancerre, Pouilly Fume and the famous Muscadet many appellations of the Loire such as Cheverny and Coteaux du Layon, are relatively unknown to UK consumers. This may be because many of the Loire's finest white wines are made from the unfashionable Chenin Blanc grape. This unfashionable tag will hopefully soon disappear as countries such as South Africa, in particular, are producing some superb wines from this grape. The Loire Valley produces one of the greatest diversity of wine styles anywhere in the world: from still reds, roses and whites to an array of sparkling and pudding wines, from bone dry, through to the unctuously sweet, yet still refreshing.
Tasting notes: Chateau La Noe Muscadet 2009 is crisp and fresh, with a bracing citrus edge. A lovely white wine to show the joys of the Loire Valley, paired with shellfish, it is truly a match made in heaven.
Tasting notes: This cuvée is pure flint (silex) as the name suggests, sourced from a parcel near Thauvenay. Very evocative on the nose, certainly very different to the first two wines. Lots more fruit here, still a fine citrus character but much more overtly expressed. The palate continues in the same vein, round and almost fat with pleasure, but with a good stony texture beneath, and also super acidity. This is a finely styled wine, full of substance, extract and grip. It is delicious. 18+/20 (The Wine Doctor)
Price: £21.95
Size: 75cl
Colour/style: White
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Tasting notes: A beautifully delicate rosé made totally from Pinot Noir. The average age of the vines is 25 years resulting in an enticing mineral complexity. This is light, fresh and truely moreish stuff!
Tasting notes: A Sauvignon dominated blend from the Loire with a touch of Chardonnay to add a little weight and spice. “Tingly, nervy and admirably fruity” according to Jancis Robinson MW, it is certainly better than many Sancerres that we have tried.
Price: £8.95
Size: 75cl
Colour/style: White
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Tasting notes: Sampled by Karl and James at the Rickyard, they were both blown away by the value of this wine. It is youthful, vibrant and fresh yet has an underlying weight and structure that brings everything together. This added dimension of depth comes from Patricks technique of a short `maceration pelliculaire'. At £8.95 it punches well above its weight.
Tasting notes: This is a very good introduction to Pinot Noir, lots of red berry aromas and a suppleness that is on a par, if not more appealing than many of the entry level Burgundies. "Les Parcs" is an easy choice for a different, lighter red that is relatively low in alcohol. A great value wine.
Tasting notes: A bright and clear colour, an intense and pleasant nose, is supple to taste…here is a expressive and delightful fresh wine ! Long lasting in the mouth, this fruity and silky Muscadet wine will please.
Price: £8.95
Size: 75cl
Colour/style: White
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Tasting notes: This 'vin de pays du val de Loire', results from vines planted on the beutifully managed soils close to the area of the Loire castle, Touraine.
It has a beautiful freshness with an abundance of green apple and kiwi fruit. A lovely minerality gives a smooth elegant finish.
Price: £9.95
Size: 75cl
Colour/style: White
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