Loire, France

Less well known than near neighbours, Pouilly Fume and Sancerre, Quincy lies on the eastern end of the Loire. Domaine de Chevilly is made by Yves Lestourgie in 20 hectares of 20 year old vines. His wife, Antoine, is a qualified oenologist and her influence can be seen in the winery , where the wines are left on the lees in tank until just before bottling. This adds an extra dimension of concentration and richness.

An outstanding wine! A vibrant nose of minerals, citrus and celery leaf with a lean palate of citrus, gooseberry and minerals balanced with keen acidity.

Yannick Amirault is regarded as one of the top winemakers of the Loire. Layers of crisp, raspberry fruit, smooth tannins and balance.

This is one of the finest domaines in Chinon with some the best terroir. 100% Chenin Blanc, ripe, and complex peach fruit with mineral balance.

This powerful Pouilly-Fume is produced from vines of over 40 years age, planted on the famous limestone slopes of Pouilly-Fume. The wine has a long maturation on it's fine lees to add texture and complexity. Les Cornets is one of 4 wines from Domaine Alain Cailbourdin, the whole estate comprising of only 20 ha.

This is a very delicious and appealing Chinon made from Cabernet Franc. Fragrant crunchy red fruits.

Joseph Drouard and his son Christophe make classic Muscadet from 16 hectares of vines with an average age of 35 years situated on Silican clay around the commune of Monnieres. The wine is vinified at 21 degrees in underground glass lined vats and the wine rests on its lees throughout the winter. It is not fined and just receives a light filtration prior to bottling.

An unoaked Chinon with youthful wild berry fruit, supple chalky tannins and a refreshing Cabernet Franc tang on the long finish.

Pale yellow with a beautiful sheen. Nose: Intense with light aromas of passion fruit, peach and citrus. Palate: Harmonious and predominantly floral with a mixture of light peach and citrus aromas, wrapped in lovely minerality on the finish.

Andre Dezat is well known for his superb Sancerre rouge. 100% Pinot Noir from 25 year old vines and 12 months in wood.