Purchased in 1996 by Bernard Germain, this 11th-century Chateau was the site of some fantastic winemaking. Unfortunately, after several bad vintages and the original owner's death, Roulerie went into a 20-year hibernation... Read More
Get ready to taste one of the finest examples of classic Muscadet with all its brininess, electric acidity, citrus zest, and the finish of sand-filled oyster shells. New proprietors since 2019, Rémi Branger and Gwénaëlle... Read More
About 70 miles west of Sancerre is the region of Cheverny, famous for its 14th-century castle and exciting range of red and white blends. Unlike so many other Sauvignon Blancs, namely from the New World, Emmanuel & Thierry Delaille... Read More
Paul-Henry Pellé is the fourth-generation winemaker to grow Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc in the village of Morogues using organic farming practices and no chemicals for the purest expression of terroir. This village wine... Read More
For several generations, the Gadais family has farmed the slopes of St. Fiacre, where the Sevre and Maine rivers come together in a peninsula. Now in the hands of Pierre Henri, the Gadais line includes parcel-specific wines and... Read More
Le Fief Noir is a 50-acre property in the village of St-Lambert du Lattay. Dominique Sirot and Alexis Soulas are the two young winemakers behind the project in the heart of the “Anjou Noir,” which gets its name from... Read More
If you have yet to find a good Cabernet Franc, Pascal Biotteau's Anjou Rouge is a great place to start. It's a blend of predominantly Cabernet Franc, with Cabernet Sauvignon as a supporting player, grown on slate and limestone... Read More
Sancerre has achieved worldwide fame for its Sauvignon Blanc, but this Loire region also produces small amounts of Sancerre Rouge and Rosé from Pinot Noir. If you're a fan of dry Rosé, then try Sancerre. Situated... Read More
Pascal Janvier, a former butcher, and his wife Dominique produce small quantities of Chenin Blanc on 22 acres of rented vineyards spread across 66 parcels. Cuvée du Silex is built on flinty soil, adding classic gunpowder... Read More
