The Loire Valley has really gained a boost in the export market. The region is more popular than ever. On our tours there, we visit some phenomenal producers that we would like to recommend to you. If you don’t find these particular wines from them, do try which ever you find.
Chinon L’ Âne Rouge, Domaine Fabien Demois, ~ 14 euro: This is Fabien’s easy drinking Chinon and it is so delicious. Cabernet franc lends itself well to this kind of fresh and fruity style. The estate is organic and Fabien favours lightweight bottles.
Bourgueil Les Pins 2020, Domaine du Mortier, ~20 euro: Very expressive, spicy, fruity, with a soft and lovely mouthfeel. Run organically by talented brothers Cyril et Fabien Boisard. Some of their wines also have the label “vin méthode nature”.
Vouvray Brut 2020, Domaine Vincent Carême, ~20 euro: Vincent Carême is one of the big stars today in Vouvray. His Vouvray Brut has 18 months on the lees, it is full-bodied, with a delicious taste of apples.
Vouvray Plaisir Ancestral 2021, Domaine Vincent Carême, ~20 euro: A “pet’nat”, i.e., sparkling but with only one fermentation. It has the structure of a still wine, 24 months on the lees, a creamy mousse, it’s completely dry and very, very good.
Vouvray Sec 2021, Domaine Vincent Carême, ~18 euro: Fermented in old oak barrels and then a short aging. It is very dry and crispy with a typical chenin blanc style, but still a very juicy fruit with a great mouthfeel, aromas of peaches and pears.
