Wine: Loire, $15 - 30
Results
Domaine de la Pépière Muscadet
Real deal "sur lie"— meaning it has lees contact until the time of bottling, generally in late May. This extended contact gives it the crispness that makes Muscadet so refreshing, and the classic wine match for seafood. Mineral, focused and bright. Has a titillating frizzante element and white fruits. The kind of wine you can guzzle. Winemaking Details: Spontaneous Yeast Fermentation
Puzelat Touraine Sauvignon Blanc
Theirry Puzelat is the younger of the two brothers who run Clos du Tue Boeuf. Derived from various parcels of the valley of Cher. The soil is siliceous which gives this wine unique minerality. The nose is herbaceous and full of citrus. The palate is vibrant with racy acidity. It is a young wine mean to be drunk now to enjoy its fruits and freshness.
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 Copines Aussi
Christine and Joel Menard have been making wine in the Coteaux du Layon AOC for more than twenty years. They practice biodynamic methods in their vineyards and make stunning wines using natural yeasts. The wine is bottled without sulfites or filtration. A bit cloudy in the glass with notes of black cherry, apple core and limestone. The wine is juicy with vibrant acidity and zesty minerality. Easy drinking wine.
Clos Tue Boeuf Touraine Blanc P'tit Blanc
Le Clos du Tue-Boeuf is an old vineyard in the village of Les Montils in the Loire Valley’s Cheverny appellation that belongs to the Puzelat brothers. The wine is vinified naturally without sulfur. The wine has concentrated nose and fragrant. The palate is intense with pear and herbacious notes.
La Foret des Dames Sancerre Vieilles Vignes
A great Sancerre that hits all the right notes. Herbacious, rich and clean. Perfect wine for your next dinner party.
Farming Details: Organic
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!