Wine: Loire
Results
Sablonnettes P'tit Blanc
Christine and Joel Mneard have been making wine in the heart of Coteaux du Layon AOC for more than twenty years. They practice bionynamic methods in their 13 hectares of vines. The wine was made as naturally as possible, no artificial yeasts and unfiltered. Fresh nose with notes of flowers, almonds and subtle pear and a finale of honey. It is charming and delightful!
Sablonnettes Les Copains D'Abord Grolleau
Christine and Joel Menard have been making wine in the Coteaux du Layon AOC for more than twenty years. They are among a handful of producers growing lesser-known Loire Valley grape varieties, like this Grolleau. Cloudy ruby in the glass with layers of cherry pit & plum. The palate has a ton of red fruit flavors boosted by scintillating minerality & silken folds of acidity. A complex & vibrant red. Winemaking Details: Wild Yeast Fermentation, Unfiltered, Unfined, No SO2 Added
Christian Venier Cheverney Rouge "La Pierre aux Chiens"
Made from 100% Pinot Noir, this lovely wine has floral notes, fresh rasberry flavors and good acidity. It all comes together quite gracefully, with a stony minerality on the finish. Christian Venier is part of the passionate group of natural winemakers from the Loire, and his wines should not be missed!
Goes With: Roasted turkey, chicken and squash
Farming Details: Biodynamic
Winemaking Details: No SO2 added
Christian Venier Cheverney Rouge "La Pierre aux Chiens"
Made from 100% Pinot Noir, this lovely wine has floral notes, fresh rasberry flavors and good acidity. It all comes together quite gracefully, with a stony minerality on the finish. Christian Venier is part of the passionate group of natural winemakers from the Loire, and his wines should not be missed! Winemaking Details: No SO2 Added
Domaine de Montrieux White
Winemaker Emile Heredia has a huge amount of respect among the natural wine community in Paris. This beautiful Chenin is made in a partially oxidative style. It is crazy aromatic and savory all the way, showing a little sherry character and salty yeast with a hint of pine. This wine will start lively debate at any dinner party. Winemaking Details: Vinified in Used Barrel, Wild Yeast Fermentation, Unfiltered, Unfined, No SO2 Added
Chidaine Brut Méthode Traditionnelle
Aromas of orchard fruits, honey and beeswax. A touch of marzipan adds depth to the dry, crisp finish. A fantastic sparkling made from well-ripened grapes to avoid dosage. Admire its gorgeous and long-lasting beads while you sip. While it's lovely on its own, this one can take you through from appetizers to entrees!
Cousin Pur Breton
Olivier Cousin is one of our favorite Loire vignerons, with a gentle disposition and salt n' pepper beard. Cousin's horse, Joker, plows the vineyards. His wines are the epitome of natural. Breton is the local moniker for Cabernet Franc. Funky and wild (in a good way) tastes like ripe plums, chalky mineral, earth and mushrooms. Winemaking Details: Wild Yeast Fermentation, Unfiltered, Unfined, Low SO2 Added, Vegan
Cousin Le Duc Gamay
Olivier Cousin is one of our favorite Loire vignerons, with a gentle disposition and salt n' pepper beard. Cousin's horse, Joker, plows the vineyards. His wines are the epitome of natural. Deep cherry red in the glass with a shimmering amethyst rim. The nose is alive with loads of crushed red and black cherries, backed by deep inflections of pounded limestone and a dusting of savory herbs. Supple minerality and moderate tannins provides the finish with an outstanding, lip-smacking succulence. Winemaking Details: Unfiltered, Wild Yeast Fermentation, No SO2 Added, Vegan
Cousin Grolleau
Olivier Cousin is one of our favorite Loire vignerons, with a gentle disposition and salt n' pepper beard. Cousin's horse, Joker, plows the vineyards. His wines are the epitome of natural. Grolleau is one of those grapes that near died of extinction until it was resurrected by a handful of natural winemakers in the Loire, Cousin included. Shows barnyard funk, supple crushed red fruit and minerals. Winemaking Details: Unfiltered, Unfined, Vegan, Low SO2 Added, Wild Yeast Fermentation
Sebastien Brunet Vouvray Petillant
Brunet focuses on one thing only: Chenin Blanc. He owns 15 hectares in the village of Vouvray. Silex, limestone and tuffeau soils give this wine its astute minerality. This wine is kept on the less for two years before disgorging. It offers flint, honey and is a little oxidized. Complex yet refreshing. Winemaking Details: Spontaneous Yeast Fermentation, Low SO2 Added