Chenin
Chenin
Moulin Touchais 1955 Anjou
French Dessert
$399.99
Translucent gold in color with hints of brown, a nose of smoky caramel with subtle truffle, and a palate of yellow apple with warm clove and Middle Eastern spices. The wine exhibits a rich sweetness balanced by its natural acidity, resulting in a long and complex finish.
Tasted in 2019 by Greg Sherwood MW, “Brine, tangerine peel, citrus, naartjie and pithy spicy herbal lift. Rich, sweet / sour tartness, bright, vibrant, deliciously juicy. Great salty opulence. Superb.” – 96pts, Greg Sherwood
Moncontour 2005 Nectar de Moncontour Vouvray
French Dessert
$69.99
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.
Domaine des Baumard NV Carte Turquoise Brut Crémant de Loire Magnum
French Sparkling
$104.99
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
$46.99
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
$49.99
Gingerbread and white raisin lead, joined by ripe orchard fruit, white flowers and a light almond note. The palate shows mature breadth but remains well defined, with pithy citrus, fresh acidity and a gentle mineral grip. Layered and savoury, it finishes long with subtle spice and earthy precision.
Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon 2002
French Dessert
$89.99
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
$53.99
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
$33.99
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
$114.99
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 2022 Saumur Blanc
French White
$79.99
Lemon, lime, white peach and melon open with wet stone, white flowers and a light touch of vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied and laser-focused, its bright citrus core sharpened by vibrant acidity. Pure, mineral and quietly textured, it finishes long and clean with chalky freshness.