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 | 8 | - | HK$1,480.00 | |||||
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Loire | 3 | 90 (VN) | HK$2,555.00 | |||||
Vinous (90)It’s an “orange wine,” for sure, but for now, in its youth, the 2018 Saumur Blanc Terres is just kind of golden. The nose is full of apple and pear, with a cidery note, along with earth and citrus peel. In the mouth, there’s a lot of pear and pineapple. I find it adventurous and unique. The 2018 spent 4 months macerating in amphora. |
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Loire | 2 | - | HK$2,490.00 | |||||
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Loire | 4 | - | HK$1,680.00 | |||||
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Loire | 1 | 95 (VN) | HK$1,285.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)The 2019 Saumur Champigny Clos de L'Echelier is round and gently calm, almost meditative, but the chalky soil keeps things fresh and moving along despite the warmth of the growing season. There's delicacy on the midpalate and chalky finesse and fine tension on the lengthy finish, which is scented with red fruits and flowers. Outstanding stuff. |
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Loire | 5 | - | HK$1,395.00 | |||||
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Loire | 4 | - | HK$1,680.00 | |||||
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Loire | 2 | - | HK$1,565.00 | |||||
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Loire | 1 | 93 (WS) | HK$1,155.00 | |||||
Wine Spectator (93)Vivid, with a lovely beam of cassis and dark cherry puree racing through, flanked by hints of graphite and alder and scored by flashes of bay, olive and sweet tobacco through the finish. A Loire red lover's dream. Drink now through 2026. 42 cases imported. |
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Loire | 4 | - | HK$1,480.00 | |||||
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Loire | 7 | - | HK$1,650.00 | |||||
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Loire | 1 | 96 (VN) | HK$1,840.00 | |||||
Vinous (96)From vines planted in 1904 that sit on both flint and limestone, which is a rare combination in Saumur-Champigny, the 2019 Les Memoires is all purity of coulis-like fruit. It offers incredible concentration yet floats in the mouth like a weightless cloud. If there were a Cabernet Franc equivalent of Chambolle Musigny, this would be it. I love it. The finest of chalky tannins are just present on the finish, as if to remind you this is a red wine. |
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Loire | 1 | 94 (VN) | HK$2,410.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)The 2020 Les Mémoires is a round and elegant Cabernet Franc. It's a not-trying-hard wine that exudes a sense of calm and ease as it rolls around your mouth seamlessly. Maybe it's the 100-year-old vines doing their thing. There's no oak getting in the way, allowing the purity of fruit to shine. It remains true to its variety and place, while its light spice meets dark fruits. Forget the fruit flavors, this is all about refined texture and its fine, chalky, powdery veil of tannins lightly coating the palate. Long and textural, this is not a wine you'll regret... |
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Loire | 10 | 94 (VN) | HK$1,680.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)From vines planted on clay-limestone in 1904, the 2021 Les Mémoires is fragrant, refined and long. It offers up rich concentration within an elegant, rather delicate package. As you'd expect from a wine of this age, it's youthful and bright, with primary fruit aromas of redcurrant alongside florals, black olive and even a whiff of wood smoke. There's certainly depth and substance of tannin, but they melt in your mouth. The finish is refined and assured, with scintillating acidity providing a fabulous backbone. |
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Loire | 10 | 92 (WA) | HK$1,340.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (92)From the commune Chacé and the lieu-dit Les Poyeux and vines averaging 35 to 45 years old rooting in a calcareous terroir, the 2019 Saumur Champigny Terres Chaudes opens with a lovely fresh and aromatic bouquet of perfectly ripe and concentrated dark and red berries that intermingle with peppery and discreet nougat notes. Lush and silky on the palate, this is a beautifully fruity Cabernet Franc with a serious tannin structure and a salty-vital, refreshing, pure and crunchy finish. A really fabulous wine that is irresistible. Tasted in June 2021. |
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Loire | 4 | 92 (VN) | HK$1,150.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)Limestone, clay and ripe, cooked raspberry with a hint of spice. At first it has an open structure but then concludes relatively firm and tannic for a Roches Neuves. Combines with a line of fresh acidity making for a taut conclusion. |
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Loire | 4 | - | HK$1,270.00 | |||||
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Loire | 18 | - | HK$1,710.00 | |||||
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Loire | 8 | - | HK$2,440.00 | |||||
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Loire | 12 | 95 (VN) | HK$3,249.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)The 2022 Guigne-Chèvres is sophisticated and suave and made with very smart use of oak. This wine is all about its texture rather than its aromatics, which, while ripe and offering substance, is elegant and effortless. A wine that has been allowed to do its thing. |
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$2,515.00 | |||||
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Loire | 10 | - | HK$2,545.00 | |||||
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$2,289.00 | |||||
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Loire | 8 | - | HK$3,640.00 | |||||
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Loire | 10 | 92 (VN) | HK$2,100.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)Usually the Vacheron reds spend a year in bottle before release, but the 2020 Sancerre Rouge tasted so good early on that Jean-Laurent Vacheron released it without the extra age. It's very pale ruby and rather seductive, offering a round, silken and incredibly elegant style. Undeniably Pinot Noir with its attractive floral and red fruited perfume, alongside savory notes and tea leaf characters. It has a lovely chalky coating and finely textured tannins that will leave you licking the inside of your mouth. Unforced and charming but my only quibble is the rather warming dab of alcohol right at the finish. |
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$740.00 | |||||
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Vincent Careme Vouvray Clos 2019 is a quintessential expression of the Loire Valley’s esteemed Vouvray appellation. Crafted from meticulously sourced Chenin Blanc grapes, this vintage benefitted from the optimal growing conditions of 2019. The grapes were hand-harvested from the exclusive Clos vineyard, ensuring only the highest quality fruit. Vincent Careme employs traditional fermentation techniques, including fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine’s vibrant acidity and intrinsic minerality. The resulting wine exhibits a harmonious balance of ripe orchard fruits, subtle floral notes, and a nuanced mineral backbone, culminating in a refined, elegant finish. With its impeccable structure and ageing potential, Vincent Careme Vouvray Clos 2019 exemplifies the dedication and expertise of its producer, making it a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking exceptional Vouvray. |
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Loire | 4 | - | HK$2,255.00 | |||||
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Loire | 3 | - | HK$2,155.00 | |||||
