Loire Valley
Spanning from the Central Vineyards in the east to Nantes in the west, passing through Torraine and Anjou-Samur, the Loire Valley is a vast and varied wine region shaped by the river's influence. The region's diverse terroir is characterized by a continental climate in the east and a maritime climate in the west.
Renowned for its exceptional dry white wines made from Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc, the Loire Valley offers a captivating selection with crisp acidity, expressive fruit flavours, and mineral notes. Notable white wine appellations in the Loire Valley include Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Vouvray, and Savennières. Leading producers of white wine in the region include Domaine Vacheron, Domaine Huet, and Domaine Didier Dagueneau.
In addition to its white wines, the Loire Valley produces charming red wines made from Cabernet Franc. Ranging from light and fruity to more complex and age-worthy, these red wines are known for their vibrant acidity, subtle tannins, and bright red fruit flavours. Key appellations for red wines in the Loire Valley include Chinon, Bourgueil, and Saumur-Champigny. Notable producers of red wine in the region include Domaine Bernard Baudry, Catherine & Pierre Breton, and Domaine Charles Joguet.
The Loire Valley also produces excellent sweet wines and sparkling wines. Sweet wines are made from Chenin Blanc grapes affected by botrytis, a fungus that concentrates the sugars in the grapes, resulting in luscious sweetness, honeyed flavors, and vibrant acidity. The most famous sweet wine appellations in the Loire Valley include Coteaux du Layon and Quarts de Chaume. Sparkling wines, known as Crémant de Loire, are made using the traditional method and offer excellent value for money with finesse, delicate bubbles, and refreshing character.
Loire Valley
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Loire | 1 | 94 (WA) | HK$740.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (94)The 2018 Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Moelleux Première Trie is deep and intense yet pure and chalky on the distinctive, slightly flinty and yeasty nougat-scented nose. Vital, vibrantly fresh and tight yet fine and pure on the playful palate, this is an intense, sweet and impressively rich Chenin with tension, salt and finesse as well as fine but grippy tannins. This is an exciting Haut-Lieu that is already dangerously ready to drink but will become even more complex and dimensioned with bottle age. Definitely the Haut-Lieu of the vintage! Tasted in May 2019. |
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Loire | 2 | 96 (VN) | HK$5,785.00 | |||||
Vinous (96)The 2020 Le Haut Lieu Moelleux Première Trie is pretty gorgeous with its sweet embrace (71g/L residual sugar) caressing the palate like a silky-smooth velouté. It sits calmly in the mouth, showing the typical fruit-forward character of the site, all oranges, chamomile and violets. The deeply satisfying finish provides the merest of grips, and fresh acid makes your mouth water. Already delicious in its youth, this wine has the concentration, acidity and sweetness to age gracefully, as Huet fans will know well. |
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Loire | 1 | 95 (WA) | HK$750.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (95)The 2017 Vouvray Le Mont Demi-Sec displays a beautifully pure, precise, flinty and crunchy bouquet of perfectly ripe and healthy fruits. Round, lush and precise on the crystalline palate, this is a highly refined, elegant, enormously lush and sexy Vouvray with great finesse but also tension and lingering salinity. Tightly structured and full of terroir expression, this is the 2017 you shouldn't miss. A great wine! Tasted in March 2019. |
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Loire | 1 | 90 (WA) | HK$1,405.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (90)The 1997 Vouvray Moelleux Le Mont reveals a touch of gold to its otherwise straw color. It offers a nose of deeply honeyed chalk with hints of botrytis as well as a complex, quince, candied almond, and acacia blossom-flavored personality. Medium-bodied and exceptionally pure, this wine is rich, flavorful, and simply gorgeous. Drink it over the next 15 years. |
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Loire | 1 | 95 (WA) | HK$845.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (95)The 2018 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux is clear, deep, pure and flinty on the intense but fine and coolish-mineral nose. Very distinctive! Lush and intense but also pure, vital and tensioned on the palate, this elegant and seductive Le Mont offers a straightforward drive and a highly complex and energetic finish with grip and great mineral tension. A gorgeous, crystalline, persistently salty and tightly woven Chenin with great complexity and energy. Very attractive already today! Tasted in May 2019. |
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Loire | 1 | 94 (WA) | HK$1,615.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (94)According to Sarah Hwang, 2022 marked “the earliest harvest—we started on the 7th of September and finished on the 17th of October.” Indeed, the 2022 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux reflects the vintage’s warm conditions with a ripe, complex bouquet of pear, white peach, exotic fruits, kumquat and floral notes. Medium- to full-bodied, it is concentrated and structured yet retains a sense of poise and lift. A delicately fleshy core of fruit is framed by bright acidity, leading to a long, ethereal finish. This is an exquisite and precise wine, particularly impressive given the solar nature of the vintage. Residual sugar: 51 grams per liter. |
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Loire | 1 | 98 (WA) | HK$730.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (98)The 2015 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is super clear, ripe and aromatic on the nose, highly elegant and with lovely flinty flavors. Intense and concentrated, with great finesse and vitality, this is a highly elegant and perfectly balanced wine with a persistent grip and salinity. Great balance and harmony. |
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Loire | 1 | 97 (WS) | HK$890.00 | |||||
Wine Spectator (97)This sports a flamboyant edge, with apple crumble, ginger cream, quince paste, green tea and honeysuckle notes forming a wide panoply of aromas and flavors, while sweet and racy accents contrast, creating a lengthy finish where everything hangs in harmony. A stunning show of fruit and precision. Drink now through 2040. 160 cases made. |
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Loire | 2 | 95+ (WA) | HK$6,605.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (95+)The 2018 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is pure, deep and flinty on the concentrated nose, with very fine oak, toffee and potted ginger aromas. Lush, sweet and generous yet precise and crystalline on the palate, it features very fine tannins, lingering salinity and positive energy. This is a compact, persistent, tightly woven and stimulating Chenin from the Le Mont terroir that reveals firm, tensioned structure and a young finish with potential to improve and refine. Tasted in May 2019. |
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Loire | 1 | 95+ (WA) | HK$3,465.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (95+)The 2018 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is pure, deep and flinty on the concentrated nose, with very fine oak, toffee and potted ginger aromas. Lush, sweet and generous yet precise and crystalline on the palate, it features very fine tannins, lingering salinity and positive energy. This is a compact, persistent, tightly woven and stimulating Chenin from the Le Mont terroir that reveals firm, tensioned structure and a young finish with potential to improve and refine. Tasted in May 2019. |
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$3,400.00 | |||||
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Loire | 4 | - | HK$1,165.00 | |||||
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Jean Germain Saumur Cabrose 2022 exemplifies the elegance and finesse characteristic of the Loire Valley’s esteemed Saumur appellation. Crafted meticulously by the renowned Jean Germain estate, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine benefits from the region’s limestone-rich terroir, imparting a distinctive minerality. The grapes are hand-harvested from sustainably managed vineyards, ensuring optimal ripeness and purity. Fermentation is conducted in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine’s vibrant fruit flavours, followed by a period of maturation in French oak barrels for twelve months, which adds subtle layers of complexity and fine tannins. On the palate, the 2022 vintage reveals notes of blackcurrant, cedar, and a hint of herbal undertones, culminating in a long, harmonious finish. Perfect for pairing with red meats or aged cheeses, Jean Germain Saumur Cabrose 2022 is a testament to expert craftsmanship and the unparalleled quality of Saumur wines. |
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Loire | 4 | - | HK$995.00 | |||||
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Delight in the Jeanne Germain Bavardages Saumur-Champigny 2022, a product of excellence from the iconic vineyards of Loire Valley, France. This fine vintage is a manifestation of meticulous dedication, harvested at optimal maturity from Jeanne Germain's prestigious plots. Traditional fermentation methods under temperature control ensures preservation of nuanced flavours. The Bavardages Saumur-Champigny 2022 captivates with elegant ruby hues, unveiling an inviting bouquet of black fruits enmeshed with delicate touches of spice. Underpinned by the exceptional Cabernet Franc characteristic of Saumur-Champigny, this wine delivers a balanced palate, where firm tannins mingle with enticing berry notes and a pleasant minerality, conjuring a lingering finish. Jeanne Germain, a respected vigneron, has masterfully captured the region's terroir in this bottle. The Jeanne Germain Bavardages Saumur-Champigny 2022 marries tradition and modernity, offering sophisticated wine enthusiasts an unforgettable tasting experience. |
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Loire | 4 | - | HK$1,150.00 | |||||
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Experience the exquisite cultivated elegance of the Jeanne Germain Saumur-Champigny La Foulee 2021. This sought-after wine hails from the revered vineyards of the Loire Valley in France, an area known globally for its pristine viticulture. The producer, Jeanne Germain, is renowned for her meticulous attention to detail and devotion to organic farming, making the Saumur-Champigny La Foulee 2021 a testament to her expertise. The vintage boasts a versatile Cabernet Franc richness, combined with an exciting minerality and fruity undertones that mirror the fertile growing conditions of the Saumur-Champigny region. Intricate notes of currant and red cherry accentuated by a hint of bell pepper provide a complex, yet balanced palate. The entire process, from harvesting to bottling, is carefully controlled to preserve the wine’s natural integrity and character. Purchase a bottle of the Jeanne Germain Saumur-Champigny La Foulee 2021 and bring the essence of France’s remarkable vineyards into your home. |
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Loire | 4 | - | HK$1,310.00 | |||||
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The Jeanne Germain Saumur-Champigny La Foulee 2022 exemplifies the quintessential elegance of the Loire Valley. Crafted in the esteemed Saumur-Champigny appellation, this Cabernet Franc hails from the prestigious La Foulee vineyard, renowned for its chalky limestone soils and optimal sun exposure. Jeanne Germain, a family-owned estate with generations of viticultural expertise, employs sustainable farming practices to ensure the highest quality grapes. The harvest is meticulously hand-picked, followed by a gentle fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve the wine’s vibrant aromatics. After fermentation, the wine undergoes ageing for twelve months in French oak barrels, imparting subtle complexity without overshadowing its natural finesse. On the palate, the La Foulee 2022 reveals layers of red berries, delicate floral notes, and a hint of mineral undertone, culminating in a smooth, lingering finish. This exquisite wine offers a harmonious balance of structure and grace, making it a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking refined Saumur-Champigny expressions. |
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$890.00 | |||||
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The Joguet Chinon Charmes 2010 is an exquisite representation of the celebrated Cabernet Franc grapes harvested from the renowned 'Charmes' vineyard in Chinon, France. This exquisite vintage produced by Charles Joguet, a champion of mono-parcel viticulture, showcases the exceptional terroir of the Loire Valley. An enticing blend of power and vivacity achieve balance in the age-worthy, 2010 vintage. Red fruit aromas sit harmoniously alongside herbaceous notes, a characteristic hallmark of the Cabernet Franc variety. Vinification occurred in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the individual varietal's character. After maturation in oak casks, the Joguet Chinon Charmes 2010 offers crisp acidity, structured tannins, and a compelling minerality. Charles Joguet's philosophy of expressing the vineyard’s identity is reflected profoundly in this bottle. His minimalist intervention winemaking style ensures the Joguet Chinon Charmes 2010 captures the exquisite essence of its origin. You’ll discover an experience akin to a journey through the famed slopes of the Loire Valley with every sip. |
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$740.00 | |||||
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The Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2005, steeped in the rich viticultural heritage of Loire Valley, France, is a prized creation from vintner Charles Joguet. Epitomising the terroir of Chinon, the harvest boasts lusciously ripe Cabernet Franc grapes, instilling an alluring dark fruit profile with a sophisticated backbone of earthy minerality. The masterful vinification practices, involving a long, cool fermentation and maturation in French oak barrels, impart a deft balance of power and refinement. Charles Joguet’s meticulous approach to winemaking shines through in the Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2005. The vineyard, Clos du Chene Vert, exclusively supplies handpicked, low-yielding old vines for superior quality. The result is an exquisite wine offering concentrated berry flavours nuanced by the complexities of age. Grounded in tradition yet modern in execution, this wine encapsulates the prowess of French winemaking. An acknowledged gem amongst connoisseurs, Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2005 is undeniably a testament to the timeless elegance of Chinon wines. |
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$4,115.00 | |||||
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The Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2010 is a fine exemplar of the distinguished viticulture of the Loire Valley, crafted with expertise and passion by the esteemed Chinon wine artist, Charles Joguet. True to Chinon tradition, the wine is solely based on the noble Cabernet Franc grape, lovingly reared on limestone-clay soil in Joguet's organic vineyard, Clos du Chene Vert. This 2010 vintage, aged for 12 to 18 months in oak barrels, manifests a captivating blend of complexity and vibrancy characteristic of Joguet’s winemaking philosophy. On the palate, the Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2010 expresses a rare harmony of dark fruit, spice and polished tannins. Its rich and bold composition is capped by an elegantly nuanced mineral finish. Revel in the joy of sipping this exceptional wine as it continues to refine in your cellar for decades. Truly, each bottle of Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2010 is an unparalleled testament to Chinon's magnificent terroir. |
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$795.00 | |||||
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Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2014 exemplifies the finesse of the Loire Valley's Chinon appellation. Crafted by the esteemed Joguet family, renowned for their commitment to terroir-driven winemaking, this Cabernet Franc is sourced from the Clos du Chene Vert vineyard, meticulously managed through sustainable viticulture. Hand-harvested grapes undergo fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by ageing for 12 months in French oak barrels, imparting subtle complexity without overwhelming the fruit's purity. The 2014 vintage reveals a deep garnet hue, offering aromas of ripe red berries, earthy undertones, and a hint of floral notes. On the palate, it is elegantly structured with balanced tannins and a lingering, nuanced finish. Perfect for pairing with refined cuisine or for graceful ageing, Joguet Chinon Clos du Chene Vert 2014 is a testament to the region's exquisite winemaking tradition. |
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Loire | 3 | 92 (VN) | HK$2,125.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)The 2018 Chinon Clos du Chene Vert, Monopole is one of the top wines from Joguet, offering pure black fruit and even some mint chocolate aromas, in addition to the telltale signs of classy oak use evident in its rich, rounded vanilla notes. In the mouth, you can expect a fuller-bodied style of Cabernet Franc that never becomes heavy or lush. It retains its freshness on the finish, reminding you that we might be in a hot vintage in the Loire, but we're still in the Loire. Fine, sand-like tannins sit in the mouth while the oak-derived vanillins and dark fruit linger on the long, sinewy finish. |
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