Domaine Filliatreau – Château Fouquet – Le Clos 2019 – Saumur

Domaine Filliatreau – Château Fouquet – Le Clos 2019 – Saumur

(Biodynamic) The wine shows a bright ruby purple colour. The nose is intense and spicy, revealing nuances of cloves, cinnamon, a touch of nutmeg and balsamic, supported by notes of ripe black cherries, cherry compote, a touch of forest raspberry and cassis. The palate is juicy and vivid, offering crispy acidity, vibrant juiciness and fruit…

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Domaine de la Paleine 2019 – Saumur-Puy-Notre-Dame

Domaine de la Paleine 2019 – Saumur-Puy-Notre-Dame

(Biodynamic) The wine shows a deep ruby colour with a purple hint. The nose is a bit restrained, needs some aeration. It opens up with nuances of ripe black cherries and blackberries, a touch of black raspberries, chocolate and cocoa notes. The palate is dense and concentrated, offering a lot of ripeness and density, refreshing,…

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Domaine de la Paleine 2019 – Saumur-Champigny

Domaine de la Paleine 2019 – Saumur-Champigny

(Biodynamic) The wine shows a bright and vivid ruby purple colour. The nose is floral and fruity, offering notes of violets, nuances of black cherry compote, a touch of almond, a hint of black pepper in the background. The palate is vibrant, juicy and intense, revealing elevated acidity, crisp texture, chalky, slightly drying tannins and…

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Domaine des Roches Neuves – Thierry Germain – Les Memoires 2020 – Saumur Champigny

Domaine des Roches Neuves – Thierry Germain – Les Memoires  2020 – Saumur Champigny

(Biodynamic) The wine shows a deep, intense and youthful purple colour. The nose is concentrated, slightly restrained, needs aeration. It opens up with notes of black cherries, bramble and black raspberries, a hint of thorn, a lot of minerality. The palate is a bit tight still with chalky, quite assertive tannins and good freshness. The…

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Château de Chaintres – Vieilles Vignes 2020 – Saumur-Champigny

Château de Chaintres – Vieilles Vignes 2020 – Saumur-Champigny

(Biodynamic) The wine shows a deep, youthful purple colour. The nose is intense, fruity and floral, revealing nuances of fresh, crushed raspberries, a touch of raspberry leaf, a hint of bramble and wild strawberries, a delicate note of blueberry in the background. The palate is intensely juicy, very fresh and succulent, revealing extraordinary brightness and…

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Château de Chaintres – Les Sables 2020 – Saumur-Champigny

Château de Chaintres – Les Sables 2020 – Saumur-Champigny

(Biodynamic) The wine shows a deep, intense ruby purple colour. The nose is slightly discreet, needs aeration, later revealing nuances of wild black raspberries, bramble, a touch of cassis and juicy black cherries, a light hint of tobacco on the finish. The palate is intensely juicy and vibrant, offering crisp, succulent acidity, amazing fruit concentration…

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François Reverdy – Cravant 2020 Chinon

François Reverdy – Cravant 2020 Chinon

(Biodynamic) The wine shows a medium ruby colour. The nose is a bit restrained, with aeration revealing nuances of red and black cherries, forest raspberries, nuances of fresh tobacco and pencil shavings. The palate is juicy and full-bodied, offering refreshing acidity, grainy and grippy tannins and bold structure. Notes of pulpy dark berries intertwine with…

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François Reverdy – Cabernet Franc 2021 Chinon

François Reverdy – Cabernet Franc 2021 Chinon

(Biodynamic) The wine shows a bright ruby colour, intense and vivid. The nose is vibrant and juicy, revealing nuances of crunchy red cherries, cranberries and forest raspberries, supported by nuances of black currant leaf, fresh tobacco and green pepper. The palate is delicate and aerial, with refreshing, crisp acidity, fine-grained, smooth tannins and light body….

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Domaine Fabrice Gasnier – Vieilles Vignes 2020 – Chinon

Domaine Fabrice Gasnier – Vieilles Vignes 2020 – Chinon

(Biodynamic) The wine shows intense ruby colour with a purple hue. The nose is dense and profound, offering nuances of black cherries, bramble, a touch of black and green pepper, sweet spices. The palate offers a nice concentration, fresh acidity, powerful structure and grippy, drying tannins. It demonstrates nuances of red and black cherries, thorn…

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Domaine de Beyssac Le Monde d’Après Abouriou biodynamique 2021 – Côtes du Marmandais

Domaine de Beyssac Le Monde d’Après Abouriou biodynamique 2021 – Côtes du Marmandais

The wine shows a deep ruby colour with a purple hue. The nose initially shows some hints of fresh paint but with aeration opens up with notes of black pepper, nuances of black cherries, blackberries and thorn. The palate is juicy and fresh, with elevated, slightly pungent acidity. The tannins are very bold and drying….

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