Loire

Vinous Reverie NotesDomaine Fouet is located in the heart of the Saumur Champigny appellation vineyard of the Loire. Since 6 generations this family has been combining modern techniques while keeping the traditions. Today, Julien Fouet runs the estate...

92 points Wine Enthusiast"Les Pierres de Pierre is a 2-hectare vineyard site consisting of old vines (25 and 55 years old) on flint soil with south-southwest exposure. "Old vines planted on stony soil by Pierre-François Masson have yielded a tight,...

Vinous Reverie NotesFamily farm of 25 acres on the slopes of the Cher valley. The diversity of encepagement as well as the typicity of the terroirs allows them to produce wines that are "fruity and lively" as well as "powerful and complex". All this is...

Jancis Robinson'Sunflower seeds and spring hedgerows. Dancing freshness. There is real charm here! Vineyard peaches and sweet-smoked quince and kumquat and grapefruit sherbet. This is quite delicate but joyful. Fine acidity. I was not expecting this to...

94 points Vinous"The 2019 Les Caillardières is like a piece of beef cheek that needs softening up in the slow cooker; this is almost chewy. The 2019 is young and needs time in bottle to gain its mellow character. There are masses of concentration...

91 points Falstaff"White gold with silver reflections. Fragrant yellow fruit with a slightly exotic touch of pineapple, some brioche and hints of vanilla. Juicy initial taste, creamy mouthfeel with harmonious acidity, some citrus confit, finely woven...

1 Stars Hachette Guide“This domain created in 1925 is a safe bet in the Sarthe wine region. François Fresneau acquired his first parcel of Jasnières in 1975 and, after a flawless run, he has just passed the torch to the fourth...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe domaine is surrounded by history, and two monopole vineyards held by the Neau family for nine generations, coveted sites indeed. Clos des Chatains and Les Loups Noirs are cultivated and harvested by hand, and untouched by anything...

92 points James Suckling"What a vibrant dry chenin blanc this is! Captivating nose of citrus blossom and sliced pear. At once ripe and juicy, but so clean and bright, the (13.5%) alcohol barely perceptible in this finely nuanced wine that underplays its...

Vinous Reverie NotesAn old 17th century hunting lodge built for the Duc de Choiseul. Since 1830, it has been a renowned wine estate. Damien Moyer represents the eighth generation at the head of the estate, which covers 9.5 ha. Tasting Notes: The...

Vinous Reverie NotesImporter: This former 17th century hunting lodge was built by the Duke of Choiseul. His château was situated where the Chanteloup Pagoda now stands in the hills above Amboise. (Approximately 4 miles (7km) away). In those...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe Domaine’s Muscadet Sur Lie Sevre et Maine is an excellent example of the brisk, linear, textural wine the Appellation is best known for. Made entirely of Melon de Bourgogne, the juice was separated from the lees after...