Loire
Ragotiere 2024 Chardonnay
$29.99Fresh and vibrant in the glass, it impresses for its energy and elegance. Bright lemon, grapefruit, white flower and crushed rock notes race across the palate. At the same time, there is plenty of texture and richness. This terrific wine will delight Chablis fans for a fraction of the price.
Domaine Pelle 2019 Menetou-Salon Morogues Blanc
$49.99White flowers and citrus lead into ripe peach, lime zest and a gentle herbal note. The palate is fuller than many Loire Sauvignon Blancs, but remains racy and clear, with refreshing acidity and a saline mineral line carrying the finish. Its balance of richness and precision works well with goat cheese, asparagus, shellfish or herb-roasted chicken.
Domaine Tinel-Blondelet 2023 Sancerre Fretoy
$59.99White flowers, orange and clementine form a bright, aromatic bouquet, with a light hint of anise adding definition. The palate is ample and rounded, its ripe fruit balanced by freshness and a gently bitter close. Clean and versatile, it works well as an aperitif or with asparagus, shellfish and fresh goat cheese.
Domaine Tinel-Blondelet 2023 Pouilly-Fume L’Arret Buffatte
$56.99Pear, green apple, lemon and white flowers open with aromatic clarity, underpinned by a cool line of flinty minerality. The palate is vibrant and textured, with citrus-driven acidity and a firm mineral backbone. Precise, expressive and composed through the finish, it suits goat cheese, shellfish or simply prepared salmon.
Champalou 2023 Vouvray Sec
$49.99White acacia blossom opens into green apple, pear and quince, with a quiet note of honeyed wax and dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied and dry, balancing fruit expression with fresh acidity and a long, clean finish. Detailed yet unforced, it works equally well as an aperitif or alongside grilled trout, pork, rice dishes or fresh cheeses.
Champalou 2022 Vouvray Les Fondraux
$54.99Ripe Chenin Blanc fruit opens with gentle honeyed roundness, giving the palate concentration and fullness without heaviness. White-flower freshness and flinty minerality keep the sweetness precise, while a velvety texture carries cleanly into a brisk finish. Elegant and versatile, it works beautifully with pâté, mild curry or creamy cheeses.