Berry Bros. & Rudd

2017 Sauvignon de Touraine, Jean-Christophe Mandard

Jean-Christophe Mandard, Touraine, Drink now,

This is a classic Loire Sauvignon, with hints of grass and blackcurrant leaf, as well as more pronounced aromas of kiwi and passionfruit. The palate is medium-bodied, with medium to high acidity. So fresh, friendly and easy to drink, this is a great apéritif, but equally at home with vegetable moussaka, asparagus dishes or – winemaker Jean-Christophe’s recommendation – snails.
Drinking brilliantly now, and for the next two years.
Will Heslop, Burgundy Buying Assistant (summer 2018)

France > Loire > Touraine

2 Reviews

Bottle

£8.36

Case price (12)

£100.32

Bottle 12 x 75cl 10cs

£56.76

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2017 Sauvignon de Touraine, Raphael Midoir, Domaine de Bellevue

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Domaine Bellevue, Drink now,

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)

France > Loire > Touraine

1 Review

Bottle

£8.36

Case price (12)

£100.32

Bottle 12 x 75cl 7cs

£56.76

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2017 Chinon Rouge, Domaine de la Semellerie

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Domaine de la Semellerie, Drink now,

Until 2nd September this product is discounted by 30 percent. Price shown includes saving.*

Bright, fresh and varietal, this red from Domaine de la Semellerie can't fail to entice. Expect aromas of red berries, flowers and pencil shavings. Winemaker/proprietor Fabrice Delalande assembles a blend of fruit from parcels on low-lying clay soils and limestone soils on a southeast-facing slope: the former terroir contributes structure – although this remains light-bodied – while the latter accounts for those fabulous aromatics. Drink now to 2020.
Will Heslop, Burgundy Buying Assistant (spring 2019)

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France > Loire > Touraine > Chinon

4 Reviews

Bottle

£8.57

Case price (12)

£102.84

Bottle 12 x 75cl 80cs

£58.80

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2017 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie, Domaine la Haute Févrie, Loire

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Domaine la Haute Fevrie, Muscadet, Drink now,

This domaine, 18 kilometres south of Nantes (with its beautiful waterways and giant mechanical elephant), is owned and meticulously run by Sébastien Branger. The domaine’s 27 hectares stretch across numerous terroirs, but this cuvée hails from younger vines (15 to 35 years old) which ripen early, on a gneiss-rich slope overlooking the river Sèvre. It’s hand harvested and aged for seven months on its lees. Slightly spritzy in the glass, as any good young Muscadet should be, with classic citrus aromas. The palate is feather-weight, with a modest 12 percent alcohol and electrifying acidity. This is a maritime wine, in the vein of a Txakoli or Vinho Verde, and an ideal accompaniment to all seafood, notably oysters or moules marinières.

France > Loire > Nantaise > Muscadet de Sevre-et-Maine

1 Review

Bottle

£11.95

Case price (12)

£143.40

Bottle 12 x 75cl 3cs

£92.64

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2017 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie, Gras Moutons, Dom. la Haute Févrie

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Domaine la Haute Fevrie, Muscadet, Drink now,

The soils of the Gras Moutons vineyard are strewn with distinctive metamorphic rocks known as amphibolites, to which winemaker Sébastien Branger attributes this wine’s tense, mineral palate and salty tang. On the nose, expect aromas of lemon and white grapefruit – the ’09, recently tasted at the domaine, had developed gorgeous honeyed notes too, but remained fresh as a daisy. Les Gras Moutons can go toe to toe with many a Premier Cru Chablis, and is a peerless accompaniment to oysters. Drink now to 2025
Will Heslop, Burgundy Buying Assistant (spring 2019)

France > Loire > Nantaise > Muscadet de Sevre-et-Maine

Bottle

£13.95

Case price (12)

£167.40

Bottle 12 x 75cl 16cs

£112.68

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2017 St Nicolas de Bourgueil, Les Rouillères, Frédéric Mabileau

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Frederic Mabileau, Drink now,

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)

France > Loire > Anjou-Saumur > Saumur-Champigny

Bottle

£17.50

Case price (6)

£105.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 35cs

£74.04

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2017 Sancerre Blanc, Alban Roblin, Loire

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Drink now,

We’ve been hugely impressed by Alban Roblin since he joined our roster of suppliers in 2018. His Sancerre Blanc stands out for its pronounced floral character, which Alban attributes to the high proportion of terres blanches soil on his 12-hectare domaine. The finish, redolent of preserved lemons, is long and moreish. Drink now to 2021.
Will Heslop, Burgundy Buying Assistant (spring 2019)

France > Loire > Central Vineyards > Sancerre

Bottle

£17.95

Case price (6)

£107.70

Bottle 6 x 75cl 50cs

£76.32

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2017 Sancerre Rosé, Les Epsailles, Domaine David Sautereau

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Drink now,

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)

France > Loire > Central Vineyards > Sancerre

Bottle

£17.95

Case price (12)

£215.40

Bottle 12 x 75cl 53cs

£152.64

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2017 Pouilly-Fumé, La Rambarde, Domaine Landrat-Guyollot, Loire

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Domaine Landrat-Guyollot, Ready, but will keep,

La Rambarde’s bright, playful bouquet includes herbaceous, citrus and tropical-fruit notes, while the palate is fresh and tense, with a saline, mineral finish. The 17 hectares of Domaine Landrat-Guyollot cover three distinct soil types (marl, limestone and flint), all of which are represented in this complex, engaging wine, expertly blended by winemaker Sophie Guyollot. Drink now to 2021.
Will Heslop, Burgundy Buying Assistant (August 2019)

France > Loire > Central Vineyards > Pouilly-Fume

Bottle

£17.95

Case price (12)

£215.40

Bottle 12 x 75cl 15cs

£152.64

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2017 Sancerre Blanc, Domaine Thierry Merlin-Cherrier

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Domaine Thierry Merlin-Cherrier, Drink now,

Thierry bottled his ’17 a little later than usual – in December ’18 – but this remains tightly wound, and may take a year or two to reach its apogee. For the time being, on the nose, varietal character plays second fiddle to the beguiling “marine” aromas we associate, primarily, with Chablis – just a (lime)stone’s throw away. A wine of real class and complexity, which unfurls regally in the glass, and will continue to do so in the bottle over the next five years. Drink now to 2024.
Will Heslop, Burgundy Buying Assistant (spring 2019)

France > Loire > Central Vineyards > Sancerre

Bottle

£18.95

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2017 Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine des Rabichattes, Grebet Père & Fils

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Grebet Père & Fils, Ready, but will keep,

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)

France > Loire > Central Vineyards > Pouilly-Fume

Bottle

£22.50

Bottle 12 x 75cl 14cs

£198.12

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2017 Sancerre Rouge, La Noue, Domaine Riffault, Loire

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Domaine Riffault, Ready, but will keep,

This cuvée was one of the highlights of my springtime trip to the Loire with Buyer Adam Bruntlett. Stéphane used to de-stem the grapes (he has 2.3 hectares of Pinot in the Noue vineyard) but found the wine too chewy, so now makes it with whole bunches, accounting for the 2017’s delightful floral and crushed strawberry aromas. The palate is light to medium-bodied, with racy acidity and supple – rather than chewy – tannins. Bravo Stéphane! Drink now to 2023.
Will Heslop, Burgundy Buying Assistant (summer 2019)

France > Loire > Central Vineyards > Sancerre

Bottle

£25.50

Case price (12)

£306.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 4cs

£228.12

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2017 Saumur-Champigny, Les Mémoires, Domaine des Roches Neuves, Loire

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Ready, but will improve,

France > Loire > Anjou-Saumur > Saumur-Champigny

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£240.00

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2017 Saumur-Champigny Franc de Pied, Domaine des Roches Neuves, Loire

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Ready, but will improve,

France > Loire > Anjou-Saumur > Saumur-Champigny

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£225.00

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2017 Saumur Clos Romans, Domaine des Roches Neuves

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For laying down,

France > Loire > Anjou-Saumur > Saumur-Champigny

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Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£360.00

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2017 Saumur Blanc, Clos de l'Echelier, Domaine Roches Neuves

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Ready, but will improve,

France > Loire > Anjou-Saumur > Saumur-Champigny

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Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£260.00

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2017 Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine Thibault, André Dezat

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Andre Dezat, Drink now,

Until 2nd September this product is discounted by 20 percent. Price shown includes saving.*
The nose is classic Pouilly-Fumé, with aromas of citrus, apple and grass, as well as a beguiling smoky note. The palate is relatively rich (owing to a warm vintage) yet fresh, with a long, mineral finish. This works a treat with dishes as diverse as goats’ cheese, oysters or tomates farcies.

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France > Loire > Central Vineyards > Pouilly-Fume

1 Review

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Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£95.00

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2017 Loire

2017 Sauvignon de Touraine, Jean-Christophe Mandard

2017 Sauvignon de Touraine, Raphael Midoir, Domaine de Bellevue

2017 Chinon Rouge, Domaine de la Semellerie

2017 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie, Domaine la Haute Févrie, Loire

2017 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie, Gras Moutons, Dom. la Haute Févrie

2017 St Nicolas de Bourgueil, Les Rouillères, Frédéric Mabileau

2017 Sancerre Blanc, Alban Roblin, Loire

2017 Sancerre Rosé, Les Epsailles, Domaine David Sautereau

2017 Pouilly-Fumé, La Rambarde, Domaine Landrat-Guyollot, Loire

2017 Sancerre Blanc, Domaine Thierry Merlin-Cherrier

2017 Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine des Rabichattes, Grebet Père & Fils

2017 Sancerre Rouge, La Noue, Domaine Riffault, Loire

2017 Saumur-Champigny, Les Mémoires, Domaine des Roches Neuves, Loire

2017 Saumur-Champigny Franc de Pied, Domaine des Roches Neuves, Loire

2017 Saumur Clos Romans, Domaine des Roches Neuves

2017 Saumur Blanc, Clos de l'Echelier, Domaine Roches Neuves

2017 Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine Thibault, André Dezat

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