Loire Valley

Region: France, Loire Valley 
Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Winemaking process: Pneumatic pressing with gravity flow, cold settling, natural fermentation (without added yeasts) in small, temperature regulated stainless steel tanks. Aging on fine lees with stirring and regular tastings.

Tasting notes: A beautiful example of Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley. Elegant and refined, it has charming notes of elderflower, lemon and a mineral character.
The pleasant, fine and elegant nose reveals citrus fruit and after breathing notes of peach, pear and white flowers. The elegant palate is well balanced and plump, with complexity and minerality.

Region: France, Loire Valley
Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting notes: Beautiful brilliant golden colour. Exquisite fruity and floral aromas with a touch of honey. Full-bodied with great acidity and perfect alcohol. Persistent beautiful aftertaste.

Region: France, Loire Valley
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir

Background: Guy Allion's Pinot Noir is a great example from the Loire Valley. Made from biodynamically grown grapes, the wine is unoaked and delightfully fresh.

Tasting Notes: Aromas are of ripe, almost sweet berry fruit and floral notes. Juicy strawberry flavours, refreshing acidity and the gentlest of tannins come together in this great value cool-climate Pinot Noir.
This is a lovely example of Loire Pinot, really supple and soft with good fruit depth and rounded tannins. The wine sees 15% new oak in its barrel aging which gives it good structure but still letting the strawberry and raspberry fruits come to the fore. There's a hint of richer, darker berry fruits there too with a dash of white pepper in the mix.

Food Pairing: This wine pairs well with lamb, pork, poultry and goats milk cheese.

Region: France, Loire Valley
Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting notes: There are delicate aromas of elderflower and gooseberry with hints of peach and grass; it is fresh, light and perfectly piquant. It is dry and crisp on the palate with spades of minerality; it is a classic example of Touraine Sauvignon.

Region: France, Loire Valley
Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting notes: Nicely balanced with a subtle floral and earthy fern nose. Notes of stony minerals and lemon provide delights to the palate. It is velvety finish has hints of citrus fruits.

Region: France, Loire Valley
Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting notes: The colour is pale gold with green tints. The nose is delicate with ripe fruit such as pear and white peach. It also has complex notes of beeswax, vanilla and flint. The mouth has a fresh fruity beginning, is fleshy and robust, and has good structure. It is balanced between a fruity roundness and mineral firmness. A very long finish.

Region: France, Loire Valley
Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting notes: Pale golden-green. Remarkable and aromatic intensity on the nose. Floral notes of acacia and elderflower are backed up by blackcurrant buds and rhubarb.

Region: France, Loire Valley
Grape Variety: Chenin Blanc

Winemaking Process: Marc Bredif Vouvray undergoes temperature controlled fermentation to retain its fresh structure and aromatic ifinish and is then matured on its lees for a further 6 months.

Tasting Notes: Pale gold colour with green reflections. Intense nose with notes of yellow fruits such as pear and apricot. Some hints of lemon and amyl reminiscent of bananda. On swirling, notes of citrus and exotic fruits. Fresh attack presenting a good balance between sweetness and aciditiy. A nice length on aromas of exotic fruits like pineapple.

Food Pairing: Pairs well with creamy pork or chicken dishes, port pastas with fish or vegetables.

Region: Loire Valley, France

Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc

Winemaking Process: De-stalked. Fermentation lasts 15 days on skins with pumping over twice a day. Pressing and final fermentation of clear juice. Transferred to vats for malolactic fermentation. Maturing in stainless steel tanks with regular racking.

Tasting Notes: Beautiful garnet red colour with purple reflections. Beautiful aromatic expression on notes of red fruits evoking morello cherries and blackberries, some fine vanilla aromas. Supple attack, evolution on a beautiful structure with already velvety tannins, fresh and fruity on the nuances of fruit of the olfaction.

Food Pairing: This Cabernet Franc pairs well with lamb dishes, poultry, any vegetarian dish as well as goats milk and goats cheese.

Awards:
San Francisco International Wine Competition - Bronze (2001 Vintage)

Critic Scores:
The Cellar - 90 Points (2023 Vintage)
Le Guide Hachette des Vins - 1 Star (2006, 2009 & 2013 Vintages)

Region: Loire Valley, France
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Notes: This dessert like wine is known for its rich, sweet and complex flavour profile. On the nose there is honey, citrus (lemon and orange) and vanilla with notes of toasted almonds and hazelnut. On the palate ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon can be present, adding depth. The finish is typically long and sweet as well as smooth and warming.

Food Pairing: The Nectar pairs well with a variety of dishes due to its fruity and sweet profile. It compliments appetisers like olives, nuts and smoked salmon as well as seafood dishes, white meats and fruit based desserts. The wine's sweetness also makes a good match for sweet and sour dishes or those with sweet and savoury elements.