Chenin
Chenin
Escoda-Sanahuja 2018 Els Bassotets
Spanish White
Ripe peach and orchard fruit lead, with honey and white flowers adding aromatic warmth. The palate is dry, fresh and textural, carrying generous fruit through lively acidity and gentle skin-contact grip to a savoury finish. Serve lightly chilled with roast squash, richer fish, hard cheese or warmly spiced vegetable dishes.
Robertson Winery 2023 Chenin Blanc
South African White
Tropical and orchard fruit lead, with pineapple, green apple, white pear and a gentle floral note. The palate is crisp and lively, balancing ripe melon and citrus with clean acidity and a light touch of honeyed spice. Fresh and neatly composed through the finish, it pairs comfortably with sushi, smoked salmon, grilled chicken or lightly dressed salads.
Natte Valleij 2022 Axle Chenin Blanc
South African White
Yellow peach, dried apricot and grapefruit marmalade lead, with potpourri, incense and stem ginger adding aromatic lift. The palate is broad and creamy yet remains cool and focused, layering tangy stone fruit and dried guava over a fine lees texture. A long, dry, granitic finish gives the richness shape and makes it a compelling partner for roast poultry or aged cheese.
Cape Wine Company 2025 Frank Chenin Blanc
South African White
Ripe pear, quince and spring blossom give the nose a bright, aromatic lift. The palate is light and crisp, carrying green apple and zesty citrus through a delicate, easy texture. Fresh and remarkably smooth on the finish, this generous South African white pairs comfortably with roast chicken, grilled fish, creamy cheeses or lightly spiced vegetable dishes.
Domaine Grosbois 2024 Saumur Blanc
French White
Lemon zest, ripe pear and white peach lead, with white flowers, chalk and wet stone adding quiet complexity. The palate is fresh and energetic, balancing crisp citrus and orchard fruit with bright acidity and a finely textured feel. Honeycomb, verbena and saline mineral notes extend through a long, clean and focused finish.
Domaine Philippe Delesvaux 2004 Clos du Pavillon Coteaux du Layon Saint-Aubin
French Dessert
Fresh white pear leads into apricot, persimmon, fig and dried tangerine, with honey, candied apple and a light butterscotch note adding depth. The palate is fully sweet and generously textured, yet lacy acidity and a fine mineral spine keep it precise. Almond and honeysuckle emerge across the long, composed finish.
Moncontour 2005 Nectar de Moncontour Vouvray
French Dessert
Layered tropical fruit moves through yellow plum, peach and apricot, with dried fig, quince and honey adding deeper concentration. The palate is soft and round yet held by fine tension, bringing candied fruit, fresh almond and gentle spice into focus. A long, waxy finish carries sweetness with clarity. Serve with blue cheese, fruit tart or almond cake.
Champalou 2003 Vouvray Trie de Vendange
French Dessert
Honey, brown sugar and baked pear form a concentrated, deeply inviting profile. Luscious sweetness gives the palate breadth, while fresh acidity keeps the texture balanced and remarkably clear. Generous and mature without feeling tired, it carries orchard fruit and caramelized depth through a long finish that pairs beautifully with blue cheese or fruit-based cakes.
Champalou 2015 Vouvray La Moelleuse
French Dessert
Gently sweet and supple, this late-harvest Chenin carries generous orchard fruit through a rounded, silky palate. Mouthwatering acidity cuts cleanly through the richness, bringing freshness and balance to the lingering finish. Expressive without becoming heavy, it is well suited to fruit desserts, blue cheese, foie gras or a quiet glass after dinner.
Domaine des Baumard NV Carte Turquoise Brut Crémant de Loire Magnum
French Sparkling
Pale straw and finely mineral in character, with apple, peach and lemon opening the nose. Pink grapefruit adds lift on the palate, carried by refined bubbles and a brisk line of acidity. The texture remains delicate and energetic, finishing dry and persistent with a quiet biscuit note. An excellent aperitif, it also suits fresh goat cheese.
Domaine des Baumard NV Carte Turquoise Brut Crémant de Loire
French Sparkling
Light straw in colour, with mineral aromas and notes of apple and peach. The palate is crisp and refreshing, bringing lemon, apple and pink grapefruit through a fine, elegant mousse. Bright acidity keeps the wine vibrant and delicate, while a subtle biscuity note carries the long, dry finish. Serve as an aperitif or with goat cheese.
Château du Hureau 2013 Saumur Blanc Argile
French White
Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon 2002
French Dessert
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.
Château du Hureau 2020 Saumur Blanc Argile
French White
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.
Domaine de Baumard 2018 Coteaux du Layon Carte d’Or 375 mL
French Dessert
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
French White
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 Guiberteau 2020 Saumur Blanc
French White