Loire Valley Explorer's Pack

TASTING NOTES

AUSTRAL - SAUMUR BLANC "AMANDIERS" 2021

A superb tense and slender Chenin, with lemony, floral aromas and crazy energy. Both fine and very strong, it is one of those chenins carried by a beautiful salivating acidity which gives them a very long finish. A gastronomic wine capable of withstanding long years of cellaring. 100% Chenin Blanc.

LE PETIT ST VINCENT - SAUMUR BLANC "LES PERRUCHETS" 2022

The bouquet is delicate, with notes of pear, almond skin, grapefruit and lemon rind. On the palate, it's a very lively wine built on a silky mineral structure. Drink now or keep in the cellar up to 2025+. 100% Chenin Blanc.

REGIS MINET - POUILLY-FUMEE "VIEILLES VIGNES" 2022

This wine is showing spectacular fresh flavours of apple, blackcurrant bud, kiwi and subtle wet stone. On the palate the aromatic explodes with numerous layers of fruits driven by a mouth-watering acidity. It is perfect to drink now. 100% Sauvignon Blanc.

LE PETIT ST VINCENT - SAUMUR-CHAMPIGNY 2021

On the nose fruity notes arise first with red fruit and it opens up to black fruits and light spice. The palate is charming, round and fruity. 100% Cabernet Franc.

PHILIPPE ALLIET - CHINON "VIEILLES VIGNES" 2021

The 2021 Les Vielles Vignes is a job well done in a tricky season. Pure, lifted and admirably fragrant, it offers up cassis alongside raspberries. It is a lithe, athletic expression of these old vines, with a line of acidity that punches through, lending freshness and brightness. 90 Points, Rebecca Gibb, Vinous. 100% Cabernet Franc.

AUSTRAL - SAUMUR ROUGE "MANTA" 2021

On the nose the Cabernet is very fruity and floral, with notes of strawberry, blackberry, mint. The palate has a fine and melted texture. It is the hallmark of the terroir combined with delicate vinification. The finish is long, fresh and chalky. 100% Cabernet Franc.