Loire Valley
Spanning from the Central Vineyards in the east to Nantes in the west, passing through Torraine and Anjou-Samur, the Loire Valley is a vast and varied wine region shaped by the river's influence. The region's diverse terroir is characterized by a continental climate in the east and a maritime climate in the west.
Renowned for its exceptional dry white wines made from Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc, the Loire Valley offers a captivating selection with crisp acidity, expressive fruit flavours, and mineral notes. Notable white wine appellations in the Loire Valley include Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Vouvray, and Savennières. Leading producers of white wine in the region include Domaine Vacheron, Domaine Huet, and Domaine Didier Dagueneau.
In addition to its white wines, the Loire Valley produces charming red wines made from Cabernet Franc. Ranging from light and fruity to more complex and age-worthy, these red wines are known for their vibrant acidity, subtle tannins, and bright red fruit flavours. Key appellations for red wines in the Loire Valley include Chinon, Bourgueil, and Saumur-Champigny. Notable producers of red wine in the region include Domaine Bernard Baudry, Catherine & Pierre Breton, and Domaine Charles Joguet.
The Loire Valley also produces excellent sweet wines and sparkling wines. Sweet wines are made from Chenin Blanc grapes affected by botrytis, a fungus that concentrates the sugars in the grapes, resulting in luscious sweetness, honeyed flavors, and vibrant acidity. The most famous sweet wine appellations in the Loire Valley include Coteaux du Layon and Quarts de Chaume. Sparkling wines, known as Crémant de Loire, are made using the traditional method and offer excellent value for money with finesse, delicate bubbles, and refreshing character.
Loire Valley
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Inc. TAX
€666.13 |
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Transcend to the exquisite realm of fine wine with the splendid Clos Rougeard Saumur Breze 2007. Made by the Foucault brothers, the eighth generation of vintners over a 300-year tradition, this Loire Valley masterpiece is a paragon of finesse. Sourced from pristine vineyards on 'Breze', an esteemed limestone hill, it is crafted aptly through meticulous hand-picking and indigenous yeast fermentations in oak casks, resulting in a wine of remarkable purity. This organic Chenin Blanc delights with a crystalline golden hue. It is intensely aromatic, wafting scents of ripe orchard fruits, rich honey and nuanced minerality. On the palate, Clos Rougeard Saumur Breze 2007 is composed and refined, balanced by a vibrant acidity and a satiating, long echoing finish. With the potential for lasting decades in cellars, it's a symbol of timeless elegance and a testament to the grandeur of old-world Loire viticulture. Experience the extraordinary with Clos Rougeard Saumur Breze 2007. |
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In Bond
€552.00 |
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Transcend to the exquisite realm of fine wine with the splendid Clos Rougeard Saumur Breze 2007. Made by the Foucault brothers, the eighth generation of vintners over a 300-year tradition, this Loire Valley masterpiece is a paragon of finesse. Sourced from pristine vineyards on 'Breze', an esteemed limestone hill, it is crafted aptly through meticulous hand-picking and indigenous yeast fermentations in oak casks, resulting in a wine of remarkable purity. This organic Chenin Blanc delights with a crystalline golden hue. It is intensely aromatic, wafting scents of ripe orchard fruits, rich honey and nuanced minerality. On the palate, Clos Rougeard Saumur Breze 2007 is composed and refined, balanced by a vibrant acidity and a satiating, long echoing finish. With the potential for lasting decades in cellars, it's a symbol of timeless elegance and a testament to the grandeur of old-world Loire viticulture. Experience the extraordinary with Clos Rougeard Saumur Breze 2007. |