Loire Valley
Loire Valley
Domaine Roger Champault 2023 Côte de Champtin Sancerre
French White
$54.99
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
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.
Manoir de la Tête Rouge NV Free Mousse Pétillant Naturel
French Sparkling
$44.99
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 2022 Pet-Sec Pétillant Naturel
French Sparkling
$52.99
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 La Grande Pièce Reuilly Rosé
French Rosé
$49.99
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
French Rosé
$39.99
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 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.
Château du Coing de Saint-Fiacre 2010 Comte de Saint-Hubert Vieilles Vignes Muscadet
French White
$47.99
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.
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 Pelle 2021 Menetou-Salon Morogues Blanc
French White
$58.99
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 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.
Domaine Grosbois 2020 Gabare Chinon
French Red
$59.99
A generous Chinon with ripe strawberry and raspberry fruit, a dusting of cocoa and a subtle leafy note. The palate is soft and succulent, with fine tannins and fresh acidity giving the wine an easy, harmonious shape. Serve it lightly cool with pâté, charcuterie, grilled pork or lentil dishes, where its bright fruit and savoury edge can work together.
Domaine Grosbois 2020 Clos la Henry Bourgueil
French Red
$38.99
A smooth Loire Cabernet Franc with raspberry, graphite, green pepper and violet. The palate is refreshing and supple, with the red fruit and floral notes carried by a clean, understated structure. Made with minimal intervention, it finishes savoury and composed rather than heavy. Serve it with pâté, terrines, roast poultry, mushrooms or lightly grilled pork.