2024/25 Touraine Rose, Patrick Vauvy

Red Blend

Patrick Vauvy makes a delightfully pale Salmon coloured Touraine Rose from later harvested Gamay, Cabernet Franc and Pineau d'Aunis.  The floral nose leads to a beautifully fresh, rounded palate with red fruits and whiffs of spice.  Light enough to enjoy as an aperitif yet with enough body to take on smoked meats and cheeses.

£15.95

2025 Grolleau Gris, Domaine du Haut Bourg, Val du Loire

Grolleau Gris

Domaine du Haut Bourg are primarily Muscadet producers based in the Grandlieu appelation south of Nantes.  The brothers Nicholas and Herve also plant a range of other varieties includung Gamay, Sauvignon and Grolleau Gris. The proximity of the Atlantic and also the Lac du Grandlieu to the low lying vineyards allow for an early harvest which helps keep the wines spritely, fresh and characterful.  Terrifically put together, this is a great wine to try if you fancy a change from Sauvignon Blanc, melon, lychee and stone fruit with zippy, fresh acidity on the lively finish.

£14.50

2025 Muscadet Cuvee Prestige, Domaine de la Bretonniere

Melon de Bourgogne

The Muscadet Cuvee Prestige from Domaine de la Bretonniere is a classic, crisp Muscadet that is typically pale with a greenish hue to it.  The nose is intense and complex leading to a not overtly fruit driven palate which is very crisp, fresh and impeccably balanced.

£13.95

NV Cremant de Loire, Domaine du Landreau

Chenin Blanc Blend

Domaine du Landreau are 4th generation growers who produce a range of clean, crisp and expressive wines in the central Loire Valley.  The Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc grapes are hand harvested over several passages through the vineyard, ensuring the grapes are picked at their optimum ripeness.  A slow, cool ferment and 3 years lees ageing help this traditional method sparkling wine develop it's delicate floral, citrus and apple notes with nutty undertones.  Elegant on the finish with a creamy texture courtesy of the ageing make this a stunning value alternative to entry-level Champagnes.

£17.95

NV Turbullent Champs Libre, Domaine Serol

Gamay

The Turbullent Rose is a deliciously light, refreshing and pretty rose made in the Methode Ancestrale way (not quite a Pet Nat).  With fresh raspberry and red fruits, crisp acidity and a melt in the mouth palate, this is a delightful wine made with the local Gamay Saint Romain variety in the southernmost AC in the Loire.  

£22.00