Antoine Sanzay Cuvee du Domaine Rouge 2018
Sanzay’s “Cuvée Domaine” sourced from 35-year-old vines and both vinified and aged in concrete vats. In the glass it’s a deep ruby with magenta highlights at the rim, with aromas of black cherry, cranberry, black raspberry, damp violets, tobacco, and a hint of black pepper. The palate is fresh and full of acid-driven energy. One can mistake this for cru Beaujolais, as the overall effect is similar, but the hints of sage and mint intermingling with the lush, juicy fruit are a key indicator of Cabernet Franc. This is another one of those wines that would disappear first if plopped down on a table of sommeliers.
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Antoine Sanzay La Haye Dampierre 2018
100% Cabernet Franc. Appellation Saumur-Champigny Rouge. From Antoine’s vineyard in Varrains, a 1.1 hectare parcel planted in 1975 on mostly sand on limestone bedrock. Organically farmed, hand harvested, sorted, destemmed then fermented in stainless steel for 3 weeks before being pressed into a combination of concrete eggs and aged French oak barriques for 9 months. Unfiltered, unfined, SO2 added at bottling (31mg/L). Intense red fruit, leather, violets, crushed herbs, firm tannins, good acidity.
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Domaine Baumard Carte Turquoise Cremant de Loire NV
The mousse is elegant and refined and there is plenty of crisp acidity. The finish is long and dry with attractive biscuity notes.
This special old vine cuvée has depth and elegance – a belting alternative to Champagne and leagues ahead on quality over bottom-end fizz!
Domaine de Pothiers Eclipse Pet Nat 2019
Domaine des Pothiers are producers of Gamay Noir in the Cote Roannaise, in the north of the Loire. Passed down over several generations, the vines are cultivated biodynamically with the greatest care to produce quality wines. They work with ‘Saint Romain’ a unique clone of Gamay Noir. Domaine des Pothiers are doing something special with their sparkling wine. They use the Methode Ancestral technique to make a 100% Gamay sparkling pet nat. In the glass this has a light rosy colouring with pink foam. It is medium dry with 9% ABV, and really well balanced by crisp zingy acidity and savoury flavours. A great aperitif style.
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Domaine des Grandes Espérances Le Roi Soleil 2016
Bright and citrus based wine with hints of elderflower and melon. The 2016 Domaine des Grandes Espérances Le Roi Soleil is a light bodied wine with a strong acidic finish. Aimed at those who may enjoy a glass of vino in summer with a filleted fresh fish on the grill.
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Domaine Des Pothiers La Colline En Flammes 2019
Domaine des Pothiers La Colline en Flamme is a wine that displays aromas of red fruit such as strawberries, redcurrants and cherries. On the palate it is friendly and displays a fresh and smooth structure.
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Domaine des Roches Neuves Les Mémoires 2018
Minimal intervention and natural, parcel-by-parcel vinification result in vintage after vintage of wines that are always different, never the same. Today, Thierry Germain is one of the best representatives of his generation, and has contributed to restoring the reputation of the Saumur appellation. He produces a sublime range, of a very high quality, among the finest wines of the appellation. The cuvée Les Mémoires is a new cuvée produced since the 2012 vintage. It comes from very old vines (over a century old) and asserts itself as a superb Saumur, classy and complex. Its nose exhales aromas of violet, red and black fruit, as well as notes of cocoa and licorice. On the palate it is fresh yet slightly acidic with fine tannins and a nice length. This wine with huge potential, benefits from ageing for several years in the cellar.
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Domaine Mosse Bisou 2019
An exceptional summer red, the grapes were bought from friends who tend their vines organically and consist of Grolleau Noir, Grolleau Gris, Pineau d’Aunis, Cot, Gamay and Cabernet Franc. Interesting yet very drinkable. It is light, has complexity from the mix of grapes used and is quite moorish. Serve lightly chilled.
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Domaine Mosse Goldeneye 2019
Domaine Mosse make impeccable and complex wines. With grapes Loin de l’Oeil from the South West France and Grüner Veltliner from Austria, the two combine effortlessly to produce a highly drinkable white wine of considerable charm. This wine shows the Mosse brothers, once again, showing their experience and adaptability to combine grapes from two different countries to produce a very interesting and delightful wine.
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Domaine Mosse Moussamoussettes 2019
Thinking about a perfect summer/spring drop? Look no further! This natural Pet-Nat from Domaine Mosse is not only lively, vibrant, and fun, it has some serious structure to hold it all together and deliver layers of flavors.
Domaine Vincent Carême Vouvray l’Ancestrale
Coming from old vines this is a well-balanced ‘zero dosage’ sparkling wine. This is an incredibly elegant wine that displays a distinct minerality and a very fine bead. There are no sulphites added to this wine at any stage in the winemaking process.
It is rich and complex and will perfectly compliment your moments of shared pleasure.
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Domaine Vincent Carême Vouvray Sec 2019
Crisp, fresh and fruity this crowd pleasing, yet complex Vouvray offers traces of apple and citrus. A vibrant acidity complements an abundance of minerality keeping the wine beautifully balanced.
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French Beaches “Cuvee X” Rose 2019
The cuvée «X» is born from our desire to offer a unique sparkling wine, with low alcohol. The most unconventional brand of wine reveals its audacity again by this generous and sensual wine.
Its pale pink in color and has fine bubbles, signing its elegance. The wine’s aromas of ripe fruit and spring flowers, mixed with subtle hints of honey and citrus, bring the final touch to this innovative cuvée.