Loire

Grolleau - an often underestimated grape indigenous to the Loire . This one comes from Marula, master of Cab Franc. We looked up the bottle and saw it described it as "a dirty gamay." Light, fresh, and crispy fruit. Chill this bottle to share with friends Read more

A bright luscious delight. Valerie Forgues returns with another banger, capturing the essence of the loire in a bottle. Red fruit lead the way with a hint of spice on the back end. Can't miss! Read more

Le Telquel is predominately Gamay, blended with a different grape every year. So although every year it's slightly different, you can always count on this cuvee to be easy, drinking light-tannin red for everyday drinking. Read more

100% Pineau d'Aunis (but two unique strains!) sourced from Laurent Saillard's friend Julien Moreau. Notes of fresh cracked pepper, red violets, and ripe raspberries. Read more

Clos Rougeard needs no introduction. "Les Poyeux" is the estate's sandiest plot with vines ranging from 40-70 years old. It is vinified and aged in second-pass barrels (the barrels that served as new oak for Le Bourg the vintage prior). Read more

From 90 year-old Pineau d'Aunis vines, the Lumiere des Sens showcase Robinot's mastery over this grape. This peppery pappa needs time to age but if you can't resist...pair with a heavily seasoned rack of lamb. Read more

Laurent Saillard went South to the Gard to sourced Grenache for this new bottling! A fresh take on Grenache with a savory herbal flare that envelopes the plush dark fruit. Read more

Laurent Saillard is a wizard with the Gamay grape. 100% Gamay sourced from Julien Moreau. Notes of bramble berry, black currants, and herbs. Delicious on its own or with roasted foods. Read more

Clos Rougeard's highest-end wine. Le Bourg comes from a one hectare parcel with very old Cabernet Franc vines. Le Bourg is vinfied and aged in 100% new oak. Rougeard buys 50 of those each year to produce Le Bourg. Read more

A powerful yet finessed expression of Cabernet Franc from an old school domain that works organically. Dark fruit, savory green herbs, and a sweet earthy tone rounds out this incredible value of a red wine. Pair with roasted pork. Read more

Villemade's entry-level red that is the perfect table red for any meal. A blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay from Cheverny, this is a perfect rustic yet refined red that will pairs perfectly with good vibes. Read more

Made from his oldest Pineau d'Aunis vines, the Nocturne is one of our favorite cuvees. Allowed to rest in barrel for over year before bottling, a large but approachable spicy red that highlights Robinot's talents. Read more

This quenchable bottle of Anjou Cabernet Franc will have you wanting steak frites outside a Parisian bistro with a cigarette. With notes of blackberries, green bell pepper, and turned earth, grab a bottle or two to always have on hand. Read more

We're big fans of the wines of Laurent Lebled, a loire producer with gusto! Cabernet Franc that has been grown in a sandy vineyard near Chinon. Carbonic Maceration in cement. Read more

Pinot Noir from Muscadet! Weird, but also amazing. Soft but powerful fruit, extremely floral aroma and a never-ending array of complexity: forest floor, raspberries, animal, pine... Read more

Since 2005 Les Vignes Herbel has been practicing organic and biodynamic practices. From hand harvesting the fruit to the fermentation, no step is left to chance. The result is a full and rich wine! Read more

Olga is an absolute legend. We've enjoyed her Cabernet Franc vintage after vintage for many years, and have searched out bottles from all the way back to 1970. The 2007 is drinking exceptionally well right now. Read more

Reach for this when you crave a light-ish red with a twist. Delightfully peppery with a touch of smokiness, can handle your grilled meats and unsuspecting bbq guests with ease. Read more

Eric Nicolas of Domaine Belliviere is a local legend within Coteaux du Loir. The Rouge Pollux is his carbonic macerated Gamay cuvee that evokes a Beaujolais like quality yet still expresses the Middle Loire terroir. Read more

Nuit d'Ivresse translate to "Drunken Nights" and is a special cuvee made from old vine Cabernet Franc. It's a sultry, dark fruited, savory red wine that is meant to be drank with friends over conversations that take you into the night. Read more

"Trinch" is the German word for "cheers" and is an apt name for this easy drinking and vivacious Cabernet Franc. Catherine and Pierre Breton are natural wine legends in the Loire Valley. This young wine is bursting with fruit and savory herbs. TRINCH! Read more

Bonhomme's new Pineau d'Aunis a must try for red Loire lovers. Sourced from a single parcel, this wine shows notes of freshly cracked pepper, red plums, dark cherries, and vibrant violets. Drink with au poivre sauce! Read more

A classic expression of Bourgueil Cabernet Franc. This winery has been creating wines for the past 5 generations but have only recently come into international fame. Notes of purple violets, blackberry, and jalapeno! Read more