Loire
Baumard 2023 La Calèche
Floral and lightly mineral, with a calm, understated aromatic profile. The medium-bodied palate is balanced and structured, carrying enough freshness and shape to remain composed through the finish. Its clean lines and restrained character make it especially versatile at the table. Pair with shellfish, white fish, poultry, green vegetables or goat cheese.
Tue-Boeuf 2025 Vin Blanc VDF 750 mL
Bright citrus and tropical fruit open with lychee, gooseberry and a lifted aromatic edge. The palate is vivid and mouth-watering, driven by lively acidity and a clean, energetic line. A small Chardonnay component brings subtle breadth through the centre, softening the Sauvignon Blanc’s sharper contours without muting its freshness. With air, the aromatics settle into a more composed, gently layered finish of citrus, tropical fruit and crisp green fruit.
Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves 2016 L’Echelier Blanc Saumur Chenin 750 mL
Lemon and grapefruit open with white peach, delicate florals and a touch of honeysuckle. The palate is straight and energetic, combining tangy fruit with notable aromatic depth and a clean, focused texture. Citrus freshness keeps the wine lifted while the fruit gains quiet concentration through the middle. The finish is rich yet precise, lingering on white peach, lemon, flowers and fine mineral detail.
Ollivier Cottenceau Phénomène Dealcoholized Melon de Bourgogne 0.5%
Citrus and light orchard-fruit tones sit over a lean, mineral frame, with lees ageing adding subtle texture without sacrificing freshness. The palate is supple and bright, showing lively acidity, a faint natural spritz and a brisk saline finish. Serve well chilled with oysters, shellfish, soft goat cheese, vegetable terrines or simply prepared white fish. Its restrained sweetness and coastal profile make it especially useful at the table.
Domaine Villalin 2018 Intemporel Genouillet
Garnet in colour, with a lightly toasted opening that gives way to wild strawberry and warm, smoky nuance. The palate is fairly dense yet well balanced by fresh acidity, keeping the wine lifted and composed. Spice gathers through the finish alongside notes of hay and white pepper, adding savoury length and character.
Claude Lafond 2023 Preambule Pinot Gris Rose
Vivid and aromatic, with a clean burst of fresh fruit and a bright, easy lift. The palate is lively and direct, keeping its fruit clear and refreshing rather than sweet or heavy. A polished, understated rosé with enough energy for the aperitif table and enough presence for grilled fish, summer salads, fresh cheeses or lightly seasoned vegetables.
Domaine Philippe Delesvaux 2004 Clos du Pavillon Coteaux du Layon Saint-Aubin
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
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
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
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 Roger Champault 2022 Côte de Champtin Sancerre
Juicy tropical fruit opens into a full, rounded palate shaped by bright freshness rather than weight. Gentle barrel texture and lees work bring savoury depth, while a fine hazelnut note gathers on the finish. The balance of ripe fruit, discreet richness and mineral poise suits roast chicken, grilled fish or creamy goat cheese.
Domaine des Baumard NV Carte Turquoise Brut Crémant de Loire Magnum
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
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.
Manoir de la Tête Rouge NV Free Mousse Pétillant Naturel
Red apple, pear and citrus zest open with apricot, white flowers and subtle buttery toast. Fine persistent bubbles animate a creamy, gently rounded palate, while fresh acidity keeps the ripe orchard fruit poised. The wine finishes crisp and dry, with a charming balance of savoury depth and easy brightness.
Les Capriades 2019 Pet-Sec Pétillant Naturel
Lychee, white flowers and bright citrus rise over pear, apricot and a gentle yeasty note. The palate is dry and electric, with fine savoury bubbles carrying ripe melon and orchard fruit. A crunchy mineral backbone brings tension to the creamy texture, leaving the finish clean, vivid and lightly saline.
Claude Lafond 2023 Gris Rose La Grande Piece
Pale and delicately salmon-hued, with fresh red berries, citrus and a subtle mineral lift. The palate is fine-boned and refreshing, balancing gentle roundness with lively acidity and a clean, persistent finish. Made entirely from Pinot Gris in Reuilly, it is a polished, understated rose rather than an overtly fruity one. Serve well chilled with grilled fish, charcuterie, summer salads or fresh goat cheese.
Domaine des Baumard 2021 Rosé de Loire
Bright strawberry and raspberry lead a fresh, dry rosé, with a subtle peppery note giving the fruit definition. The palate is light and balanced, its clean acidity keeping the berry character lively from start to finish. Straightforward and food-friendly, it works well with charcuterie, grilled vegetables, salmon or lightly spiced dishes.
Château du Coing de Saint-Fiacre 2010 Vieilles Vignes Muscadet
White fruit, green apple and ripe apricot meet lemon, honey and a distinct saline, iodine note. The palate is generous and rounded, with crisp acidity, fine lees-derived texture and a gentle natural prickle keeping the fruit lively. Flint and oyster-shell minerality carry the long, clean finish. Serve with shellfish, crab or simply prepared fish.
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.