2017 Loire

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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.

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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)

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 is an exemplary Sancerre, raised in a combination of stainless steel and large oak foudres, which add breadth to the palate but no discernible oaky aromas – indeed, the nose is a paean to Sauvignon Blanc, with aromas including grass, gooseberry and passionfruit. There’s a slight smoky character to the long, fresh finish. A memorable match for warm goats’ cheese.
Will Heslop, Burgundy Buying Assistant, summer 2018.