2017 Loire

This consistently delicious Sauvignon Blanc comes from one of the Touraine appellation’s best addresses. It’s a blend of fruit from numerous parcels, which Raphaël expertly assembles to create a wine that’s fresh and expressive – with enticing white fruit and herbaceous aromas – yet rounded. It’s raised exclusively in stainless steel, and bottled in the spring following harvest. A supremely versatile wine, try it with fish, chicken, salads or oriental dishes. Drink now to 2020.
Will Heslop, Burgundy Buying Assistant (spring 2019)

Bottles of this product are discounted by 20%. Price shown includes saving.*

The 2017 vintage was notable for a spring frost and warm summer, producing a concentrated and very drinkable wine with ripe fruit flavours. The nose offers attractive gooseberry aromas, while the palate is juicy and rounded with notes of citrus and a chalky, mouth-watering finish.

*This offer is available until midnight 16th December.

Frédéric and Nathalie Mabileau are a husband and wife team who spend a huge amount of time and energy maintaining their vineyards, which are situated just north of the river Loire. They are firm believers in hand-harvesting and in organic farming methods. Pale ruby in colour, this Cabernet Franc displays varietal aromas of red cherry and raspberry alongside a subtle leafiness on the nose. On the palate, the concentration of these red fruit flavours really comes through, joined by sweet red pepper and all perfectly balanced by a fresh acidity and gravelly minerality.
Drink 2019 to 2020
Adam Bruntlett, Buyer (spring 2019)

This product is included in our mix and match offer, which is available until 31st December. Choose 12 bottles from this selection for £200 or 24 bottles for £380.

Sancerre rosé from a quality producer like David Sautereau is a delightful, versatile wine that combines complexity with a sense of insouciance. David’s 2017 is a case in point. It’s characterised by floral and red berry aromas, fine tannins and “crunchy” acidity. A natural accompaniment to salads or poached salmon, it has sufficient personality to stand up to richer dishes too, such as Moroccan lamb tagine. Drink now to 2022.
Will Heslop, Burgundy Buying Assistant (spring 2019)

This is an exemplary Pouilly-Fumé from the excellent 2017 vintage. Its classic, complex bouquet includes aromas of grapefruit, cut grass and crushed oyster shell. The palate is relatively broad and creamy to begin with, but tightens up nicely, with a late wave of fresh acidity making for a long, moreish finish. Drink now to 2020.
Will Heslop, Burgundy Buying Assistant (summer 2019)