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Apr 06 2010

Rose d'Anjou Bougrier

Published by Wines Magic under wines

A modern, dryinsh rosé from a forward thinking cave in the Loire. Summer in a bottle!
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Apr 06 2010

Anjou Chenin Blanc Bougrier

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A cool fermented Chenin Blanc from its true home in the Loire.
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Mar 16 2010

2004 Bourgueil 'Les Racines', Frédéric Mabileau

Published by Wines Magic under Red wine

There's nothing lean, mean or green about the Loire Cabernet Francs of Frédéric Mabileau. As wife Nathalie (mother of two dimpled boys) says "He knows how to make chubby babies. " Frédéric lovingly tends his Bourgeuil vineyards, ploughing between rows to aerate the soil, and pruning and training to expose bunches to maximum sunlight. His [...]

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Mar 12 2010

Jasnières 2008 Domaine de Gauletteries

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Produced since the Middle Ages on the banks of the Loir River, a tributary of the Loire, the wine of Jasnières is renowned. This steely dry Chenin Blanc is vibrant gold, exhibiting lashings of floral aromas complimented by a refreshing acidity, with honey and hawthorn notes.
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Mar 12 2010

Valençay Le Clos du Château 2008 Claude Lafond

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Valençay is a tiny 130 hectare cru in the heart of the Loire where the vines are planted on the sand and flint slopes to the south of the Cher River. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, the wine was matured on it's lees to add depth of flavour and a very light natural [...]

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Mar 10 2010

Langlois Crémant de Loire Brut NV

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A blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc, this wine has a complex nose of white flowers and honey with fine bubbles and a rich, refreshing, vibrant palate.
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Mar 06 2010

Pinot Noir La Grille 2007 VDQS St. Pourcain

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Made by Jacques Vigier, director of the celebrated local Cave, this Pinot Noir comes from the stony foothills of the Massif Central. Fresh intensity of redcurrant and spice flavours show just how good value and quality the grape is capable of in the Loire. Ideally served very slightly chilled.
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Mar 06 2010

Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2008 Domaine de la Tourmaline

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With ripe fruit aromas, a pleasant richness and fine minerality, this is a classic Loire white. Bottled with a slight natural spritz to help retain freshness.
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