Cabernet Franc made its way from Bordeaux to the central Loire Valley in the 17th century, where it achieved its apex in Chinon, Bourgueil, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, and Saumur-Champigny. As a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, you... Read More
The winery has been around since the 1990s, but it's undergone some significant changes since then: De Montcy was Demeter-certified for biodynamic farming in 2015, and in 2020, the Chevrier family took over the winery and... Read More
Closiers is a new domaine founded in 2018 by Anatole de la Brosse, with Michel Chevré of Clos L’Ecotard and Nady Foucault of Clos Rougeard acting as consultants. Their wines are made with organic fruit from 37 acres... Read More
Located on parcels in the eastern end of Loire's Touraine region, Cheverny is an exciting AC where blends abound. Tessier is a master at growing and blending seven varietals across 55 acres and three appellations. Le Point... Read More
Germain makes so many superb wines, but his golden sparkling Chenin Blanc is something special. Although it's dry at 12.5% ABV, plenty of buttery pastry and orchard fruit are set against fine bubbles and balanced acidity.... Read More
Romain Petiteau is a young winemaker working at his family's 17th-century estate in Loire's Muscadet region. The 51 acres of vineyards have been certified organic since 2021, leaving Romain with plenty of natural raw material... Read More
