Sometimes likened to Sancerre, this lesser known Loire appellation represents very good value. A little shy on the nose but displays elegantly perfumed floral and green fruit, opening the way for supple green fruit flavours in an attractively creamy texture with well-modulated acidity and a light touch of mineral.
This Languedoc classic reveals a rather complex array of sensations on the nose, including floral perfume, grapefruit, orange and tropical fruit. On the palate, the focus narrows to ripe citrus and tropical fruit, with clean refreshing acidity and a light touch of mineral.
This blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and a small percentage of Cabernet Franc is worth cellaring for a year or two. The wine has that characteristic cedar, red berry and vanilla oak nose. The flavour is dry with well-extracted fruit and gripping tannins. When you get around to opening it, give it an hour or two in the decanter and serve it with leg of lamb.
Bright, pale yellow. Delicate, slightly herbaceous nose of fresh citrus. Sharp on the palate, quite intense taste of grapefruit, it turns a little fatty in the finish. Medium length. Drink now.
Dark yellow. Striking nose of honey and exotic fruits, minerally. In a slightly oxidized style, it feels mellow and half-dry on the palate, but the finish is sharp, fresh and very long. Quite original from a little known appellation that uses the same grape (Chenin Blanc) as Vouvray.
Displays lightly aromatic peach, floral and tropical fruit scents, with supple peach flavours, zesty acidity and an appetizingly dry, fruity finish. A flexible match for flavourful seafood, white meats and Mediterranean-style vegetarian dishes.
Dark ruby, purplish rim. Spicy nose of cinnamon, ripe red fruits, a hint of anise. Soft attack, supple and generous fruit. Velvety middle palate, long finish. Great to drink now and good for 5 to 7 years in the cellar.