France
Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon 2002
Bright gold and wonderfully lively, with peach, papaya and melon layered over lemon zest, white flowers, honey, apricot and spiced orange peel. The palate is ripe and creamy but never heavy, its sweetness held in check by vivid acidity and a clean mineral line. Persistent and refreshing on the finish, it pairs beautifully with foie gras, blue cheese or almond tart.
Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon 2007
Unctuous yet vibrant, with honey, baked apple, saffron, guava and mango lifted by dusty lemon, dried herbs, grass and fresh mint. The palate is generous and layered, balancing tropical sweetness with the high, graceful acidity that gives mature Chenin its poise. Long and luscious without becoming cloying, it suits blue cheese, baked apple or lightly spiced pâté.
Château du Hureau 2020 Saumur Blanc Argile
Apricot and Anjou pear lead, followed by white flowers and fresh citrus. The palate is succulent yet focused, with bright acidity shaping ripe white and exotic fruit into a clean, tonic line. A subtle mineral grip adds texture and precision, carrying the wine through a long, layered and gently floral finish.
Château La Rabotine 2024 Sancerre
Elderflower and acacia rise first, followed by wildflower honey, pineapple and a light confectionery note. The palate is fresh and smooth, with lemon and citrus bringing clean definition to the riper fruit. Bright acidity holds everything in balance, carrying the wine into a tangy, polished and refreshing finish.
Vignobles Günther-Chéreau 2022 Château de la Gravelle Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie
Domaine Roger Champault 2021 Menetou-Salon Blanc
Bright, lifted aromas of grapefruit, lemon zest and white flowers meet a subtle herbal edge and wet-stone minerality. The palate is crisp and linear, driven by zesty citrus and green orchard fruit, with chalky texture and a saline snap. Clean, refreshing tension carries the finish. Ideal with oysters, goat cheese or simply as an aperitif.
Domaine Claude Lafond 2023 La Raie Reuilly Blanc
Ripe gooseberry, lime and lemon zest lead the nose, with pear, fresh herbs and a classic flinty note underneath. The palate is crisp, dry and elegant, carrying vibrant citrus over a finely textured mineral core. Bright acidity keeps the shape precise, while a cool, refreshing finish makes it especially good with oysters, goat cheese or simply as an aperitif.
Domaine de Baumard 2018 Coteaux du Layon Carte d’Or 375 mL
Lush but lively, with apricot, candied lemon and marmalade opening into honeyed yellow fruit and a touch of mango and pineapple. The palate is sweet yet balanced by bright acidity and a clear mineral line, keeping the generous fruit fresh and precise. A clean, zesty finish makes it a fine match for fruit desserts, blue cheese, foie gras or a lightly chilled aperitif.
Domaine des Baumard 2014 Savennières Trie Spéciale
Light gold in colour, with fig, peach, warm spice and almond on the nose. The palate is dry, rounded and powerful, carrying ripe fruit with a broad, polished texture. Chenin's natural freshness and the mineral imprint of schist and sandstone keep the richness composed. Serve as an aperitif or with shellfish, prawns, veal or lightly sweet-savoury sauces.
Domaine Claude Lafond 2023 Nathalie Sauvignon Blanc
Fresh elderflower, gooseberry and lemon give the nose a bright, green-edged lift. Light-bodied and dry, the palate is crisp and mouthwatering, with lively citrus, gentle herbal notes and a clean mineral line. The finish is brisk and refreshing rather than showy, making this a natural aperitif and an easy match for chèvre or shellfish.
Domaine Pelle 2020 Menetou-Salon Morogues Blanc
Yellow plum, ripe citrus and a touch of tropical fruit give the nose generous lift. Concentrated on the palate without becoming heavy, it balances rounded fruit with clean acidity and a light mineral edge. The finish is fresh, aromatic and quietly persistent. Serve chilled with grilled prawns, fresh goat cheese, green vegetables or a simply dressed roast chicken.
Domaine de la Ragotière 2024 Sauvignon Blanc
Green apple, lemon zest, gooseberry and white peach lead with fresh herbs and a cool wet-stone note. Lively and crisp, the palate carries bright citrus and a restrained tropical accent over chalky mineral texture. Clean acidity keeps the shape precise, extending into a fresh, elegant and persistent finish.
Laurent Saillard 2018 Blank
Bright citrus and pale orchard fruit move across a fine, gossamer texture. The palate is light but not slight, bringing old-vine concentration to a clean, naturally expressive frame. Gentle savoury detail and restrained richness sit beneath the freshness, and the finish stays structured, elegant and quietly persistent rather than overtly fruity.
Famille Joly 2016 Les Vieux Clos Savennières
Domaine de la Ragotière 2019 Cœur de Schistes Chardonnay
Citrus, white peach and delicate flowers open with a quiet touch of oak. Elegant and layered, the palate balances ripe fruit with vibrant acidity and fine mineral tension from mica-schist soils. The texture is generous without becoming heavy, carrying purity, subtle complexity and poised freshness through a long, harmonious finish.
Domaine Guiberteau 2020 Saumur Blanc
La Grange Tiphaine 2019 Trinqu’âmes Touraine Sauvignon Blanc
Lemon, green apple and pear lead, followed by gooseberry, orange blossom and a quiet herbal note. The palate is dry, crisp and smooth, with bright citrus, fine mineral tension and an easy medium-bodied flow. A touch of mandarin and fresh herbs broadens the clean finish, making it a natural match for shellfish or goat cheese.
Château Moncontour 2022 Vouvray Sec
Château Barbebelle 2025 Cuvée Madeleine Rosé
Domaine Georges Vernay 2017 Terres d’Encre Saint-Joseph
Dark cherry, damson plum and blackberry meet violet, white pepper and a light smoky note. The palate is silky and medium-bodied, with pure fruit carried by vibrant acidity and soft, discreet tannins. Sanguine minerality and a savoury olive edge lead into a persistent, focused and quietly spicy finish.