Loire

91 points Wine Spectator"Beeswax and honeyed chamomile tea notes frame the core of glazed pear and nectarine in this broad-shouldered white. Shows hints of sweetness midpalate, but the acidity cuts through quickly and delivers a mineral-laced finish...

90 points John Gilman, View from the Cellar Vinous Reverie NotesTasting Notes: Plush and pleasant, with aromas of red fruit and undergrowth on the nose. Supple, round, and delicate on the palate, with soft tannins and nice balance.

92 points Wine Enthusiast"From a terroir of black volcanic soil, this wine is beautifully balanced, ripe with orange and lemon zestiness. Poise comes from intense acidity allied to the crisp texture. Drink this vibrant organic wine now."

2 Stars Guide Hachette"A recommendable producer across its entire range, who delighted the jury with this racy Sauvignon, with a subtle nose of citrus and white fruits. The palate delights with its caressing texture, its perfectly round flesh, its energy...

Vinous Reverie Notes The Brunet estate is situated in the Loire Valley in what’s known as the premiere cote de Vouvray. Nicolas Brunet is the 9th generation of Brunet winemakers. He upholds the family’s cultivationg &...

2 Stars Guide Hachette"In the Brunet family, here is Nicolas, the son, ninth generation. His brut with a golden color is crossed by fine and persistent bubbles. The intense nose evokes ripe quince and almond. Added to this is a brioche side and...

93 points John Gilman, View from the Cellar"The Gadais family’s Domaine de la Tourmaline is located in the Cru village of Saint Fiacre. Their 2021 Muscadet is outstanding on both the nose and palate, with the beautifully maritime bouquet hopping...

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,...

90 points Wine Enthusiast"This honeyed wine offers a full-bodied mousse and baked-apple flavors. It has freshness as well as richness, giving a wine that is totally ready to drink." Vinous Reverie Notes80% Chenin Blanc and 20% Chardonnay. The...

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 NotesVanessa Cherruau is a steward of one of the Loire’s great terroirs – Chaume. After finishing wine school in Angers, she befriended the Rochais family on the Chaume hill, who owned Chateau de Plaisance (more a farmhouse...