Loire Valley AUGUST 2016 Château de la Bonnelière – Touraine Sauvignon Bonnelière 2015 Domaine de la Bergerie – Clos de la Bergerie 2015
Region: Loire Valley – Touraine Region: Loire Valley – Coteaux du Layon Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc Bottle Price: Serve at: £9.75 8 - 12° Bottle Price: £12.50 Serve at: 8 - 12°
The first of three wines in this case from this winery in Chinon. A region more famous for their THIS IS A SWEET WINE! Coteaux du Layon is famous for its luscious sweet wines and here Cabernet Franc red wines, but Marc Plouzeau has made a fantastic Sauvignon Blanc from Anne Guegniard and her father have produced a wine that just keeps giving and giving. A nearby that is perfect for many occasions. Clear, pale and lemon in colour, this dry, light bodied beautiful deep yellow colour with stone and green fruit aromas, it has the balance and style of wine surprises by its rich stone fruit bouquet of peach and apricot – as well as a more citrus the regions more expensive option: Quarts de Chaume. Pairs well with Foie Gras or nose of lemon and grapefruit. Marc Plouzeau says that he enjoys this wine with shellfish or alternatively keep half a bottle for the classic French dessert Tarte Tartin. even with goats cheese.
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Chateau Gaudrelle – Sec Tendre 2015 Chateau Gaudrelle – Vouvray Brut Tendre
Region: Loire Valley – Vouvray Region: Loire Valley – Vouvray Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc Bottle Price: £13 Serve at: 8 - 12° Bottle Price: £13 Serve at: 5 - 7°
This was the last stop on the recent Loire Tour du Vin and here we find a great example of The Vouvray appellation is almost exclusively dedicated to Chenin Blanc and it can be in Chenin Blanc from the flamboyant owner and winemaker; Alexandre Monmousseau. Sec Tendre various forms of Dry, Sec Tendre, Sweet or Sparkling. This time we have a sparkling offering as explained to us is the rather charming middle ground between dry and semi sweet wine. from the highly entertaining Alexandre Monmousseau. A soft wine with white fruit aromas Yellow in colour with a deep, fresh and fruity nose of quince and fig. A beautifully balanced, and very fine bubbles. This brut tendre (semi-dry) sparkler has a round and fruity palate rounded wine that will encourage you back to the glass again and again. Pair with foie gras, followed by a fresh finish. To be enjoyed as a more affordable alternative to Champagne. softly spiced food, washed-rind cheese. Notes Notes
Domaine de la Bergerie – Les Pierres Girard 2014 Domaine Girard – Sancerre 2015
Region: Loire Valley – Anjou Region: Loire Valley – Sancerre Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Bottle Price: £12 Serve at: 8 - 12° Bottle Price: £14 Serve at: 8 - 12°
A style of wine that is becoming ever more popular in the UK – the white wines from the The Girard’s lovingly tend 12 hectares of vines in Sancerre, just directly North of Chavignol. Western Loire of the Anjou AOC are perhaps the best expression of Chenin as a dry wine. This On the nose, citrus and pear with some briny notes. On the palate; grapefruit, lime, kiwi, cut wine is grown on clay and schist and is an intense canary yellow in colour with a very grass, wet stones and herbs. Good acidity with a suggestion of tropical fruits. A very good expressive nose. Enjoy the stone fruit aromas of apricot and peach that evolve on waxy notes. crisp, clean bottle of wine. Best paired with Japanese dishes such as sushi and sashimi, A delicate wine that is round and suave with a very long finish. Enjoy with delicate seafood seafood-based steamed and fried dim sum and smoked salmon. dishes or as an aperitif. Notes Notes Château de la Bonnelière – Touraine Sauvignon Bonnelière 2015 Domaine de la Bergerie – Clos de la Bergerie 2015
Region: Loire Valley – Touraine Region: Loire Valley – Coteaux du Layon Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc Bottle Price: Serve at: £9.75 8 - 12° Bottle Price: £12.50 Serve at: 8 - 12°
The first of three wines in this case from this winery in Chinon. A region more famous for their THIS IS A SWEET WINE! Coteaux du Layon is famous for its luscious sweet wines and here Cabernet Franc red wines, but Marc Plouzeau has made a fantastic Sauvignon Blanc from Anne Guegniard and her father have produced a wine that just keeps giving and giving. A nearby that is perfect for many occasions. Clear, pale and lemon in colour, this dry, light bodied beautiful deep yellow colour with stone and green fruit aromas, it has the balance and style of wine surprises by its rich stone fruit bouquet of peach and apricot – as well as a more citrus the regions more expensive option: Quarts de Chaume. Pairs well with Foie Gras or nose of lemon and grapefruit. Marc Plouzeau says that he enjoys this wine with shellfish or alternatively keep half a bottle for the classic French dessert Tarte Tartin. even with goats cheese.
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Chateau Gaudrelle – Sec Tendre 2015 Chateau Gaudrelle – Vouvray Brut Tendre
Region: Loire Valley – Vouvray Region: Loire Valley – Vouvray Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc Bottle Price: £13 Serve at: 8 - 12° Bottle Price: £13 Serve at: 5 - 7°
This was the last stop on the recent Loire Tour du Vin and here we find a great example of The Vouvray appellation is almost exclusively dedicated to Chenin Blanc and it can be in Chenin Blanc from the flamboyant owner and winemaker; Alexandre Monmousseau. Sec Tendre various forms of Dry, Sec Tendre, Sweet or Sparkling. This time we have a sparkling offering as explained to us is the rather charming middle ground between dry and semi sweet wine. from the highly entertaining Alexandre Monmousseau. A soft wine with white fruit aromas Yellow in colour with a deep, fresh and fruity nose of quince and fig. A beautifully balanced, and very fine bubbles. This brut tendre (semi-dry) sparkler has a round and fruity palate rounded wine that will encourage you back to the glass again and again. Pair with foie gras, followed by a fresh finish. To be enjoyed as a more affordable alternative to Champagne. softly spiced food, washed-rind cheese. Notes Notes
Domaine de la Bergerie – Les Pierres Girard 2014 Domaine Girard – Sancerre 2015
Region: Loire Valley – Anjou Region: Loire Valley – Sancerre Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Bottle Price: £12 Serve at: 8 - 12° Bottle Price: £14 Serve at: 8 - 12°
A style of wine that is becoming ever more popular in the UK – the white wines from the The Girard’s lovingly tend 12 hectares of vines in Sancerre, just directly North of Chavignol. Western Loire of the Anjou AOC are perhaps the best expression of Chenin as a dry wine. This On the nose, citrus and pear with some briny notes. On the palate; grapefruit, lime, kiwi, cut wine is grown on clay and schist and is an intense canary yellow in colour with a very grass, wet stones and herbs. Good acidity with a suggestion of tropical fruits. A very good expressive nose. Enjoy the stone fruit aromas of apricot and peach that evolve on waxy notes. crisp, clean bottle of wine. Best paired with Japanese dishes such as sushi and sashimi, A delicate wine that is round and suave with a very long finish. Enjoy with delicate seafood seafood-based steamed and fried dim sum and smoked salmon. dishes or as an aperitif. Notes Notes Château de la Bonnelière – Chinon Les Galets 2015
Region: Loire Valley – Chinon Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc Bottle Price: £9.50 Serve at: 14 - 16.5°
The town of Chinon is situated on the banks of the River Vienne in Indre-et-Loire. This is a good example of a very seductive wine with aromas of fresh red fruit and violet notes – also some subtle sweet spices. Once in the mouth, there is plenty of fruit and freshness – lovely soft tannins. Thanks to the higher acid levels and medium body, Cabernet Franc makes a very versatile food-pairing partner. Best enjoyed with roasted beef, wild game, lamb, duck and zesty red sauces.
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Domaine de la Bergerie – Le Cerisaie 2014
Region: Loire Valley – Anjou Grape: 80% Cabernet Franc & 20% Cabernet Sauvignon Bottle Price: £9.50 Serve at: 14 - 16.5°
Domaine de la Bergerie has been a family estate since 1964, recently Anne Guégniard has taken the lead to turn it into a 36 hectare organic vineyard. Le Cerisaie is a fantastic blend from Anjou – this wine is intense garnet red colour with beautiful purple tints. You will notice fabulous aromas of red cherry, raspberry and cassis. An elegant and fruity wine is supported by a slight tannic structure. Matches well with braised beef or charcuterie.
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Château de la Bonnelière – Chapelle 2014
Region: Loire Valley – Chinon Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc Bottle Price: £13.50 Serve at: 14 - 16.5°
This wine is a considerable step up from the Chinon Les Galets 2015. From Marc Plouzeau’s best plot and hand selected bunches – this wine is aged for a minimum of 12 months on oak. The result is a wine with impressive structure, with beautiful aromas of red fruit and very smooth tannins. If you enjoy this wine, buy a 6 bottle case, then try 1 bottle a year and see how it evolves. Try with steak – and if you fancy pushing the boat out, Côte de Boeuf.
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