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 | - | HK$2,150.00 | |||||
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Handcrafted in the Loire Valley, France, Serol Cote Roannaise Chez Muron 2019 upholds the region's distinguished winemaking tradition. Produced by Robert Sérol, famed for its Gamay Noir varietals, this vintage is defined by its diverse bouquet of white blossoms, strawberries and smoky earthen tones. The complex flavour profile is balanced by a medium body and lively acidity, made possible by the unique terroir of granite and pink sandstone soils combined with the tempered climate. A small-yield harvest and biodynamic practices ensure the rich and intense version of Gamay, leaving a long-lasting impression on the palate crafting a unique drinking experience. An excellent choice for the discerning oenophile, the Serol Cote Roannaise Chez Muron 2019 encapsulates an authentic taste of Loire Valley's winemaking excellence. |
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Loire | 5 | 95 (DC) | HK$1,500.00 | |||||
Decanter (95)Until the 2015 vintage Les Hauts de Husseau was called Rémus Plus. This is a blend of five single vineyards in the northern part of the Montlouis appellation where the majority of the vines are between 70 and 90 years old, planted on thin flinty soil over limestone. The oldest vines, however, date from 1912. These three 2019s perfectly illustrate the importance, especially in a hot year, of picking at the optimum moment and having a very large team of pickers to harvest as quickly as possible. The 2019 has a fine balance of vibrant fruit and racy acidity with an attractive texture. Currently less expressive than the Clos Mosny it has a delicate tension and a long finish. Very good potential to develop and to age for at least two decades. |
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Loire | 10 | - | HK$4,300.00 | |||||
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Dive into a wealth of flavour with the refined Terra Vita Vinum Anjou Grandes Rogeries 2020. Produced in France's esteemed Loire valley, this exuberant expression of Chenin Blanc is meticulously curated by Terra Vita Vinum, a biodynamic winery known for their authentic, artisan wines that encapsulate the region's unique terroir. Fermented and matured in oak barrels, Terra Vita Vinum Anjou Grandes Rogeries 2020 is a remarkable harmony of fresh acidity and supple richness. Expect heady notes of crisp green apple, succulent peach and a subtle hint of honey, woven together by a chalky mineral backdrop and a whisper of oak. Its bouquet is lush yet delicate, and the palate displays an elegant complexity, rounded off by a sumptuously long finish. A must-have for serious connoisseurs, Terra Vita Vinum Anjou Grandes Rogeries 2020 is an exceptional illustration of the Loire's ancient wine-making tradition. |
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$2,340.00 | |||||
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Indulge in the exquisite Terra Vita Vinum, Grand Vau Blanc, Anjou 2021. Cultivated in the rich, fertile soils of Anjou, France, this fine wine embodies the harmonious balance between tradition and innovation. Crafted with exacting care under the watchful eyes of Terra Vita's master vignerons, this delicious wine shows off a vivid expression of white fruit, underpinned with subtle mineral undertones, and a refreshingly crisp finish. The 2021 vintage is an ode to the vineyard's dynamic microclimate, where every berry is hand-harvested from biodynamically nurtured vines, preserving the authenticity of this boutique terraced terroir. From the manual harvesting, careful barrel-aging, and minimal intervention winemaking, each bottle offers a nuanced, eco-conscious vinous experience. Sip and savour Terra Vita Vinum, Grand Vau Blanc, Anjou 2021, where every glassful is a testament to the exquisite calibre of French viticulture. |
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$5,940.00 | |||||
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$3,810.00 | |||||
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$6,240.00 | |||||
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Loire | 1 | 96 (VN) | HK$6,840.00 | |||||
Vinous (96)Move over Luther Vandross, Thibaud Boudignon is in town and the Clos de la Hutte makes you want to slow dance with it. The 2020 is a wine that makes your shoulders drop such is its tranquility and sense of comfort in your mouth. It blooms in the mouth and does so without any sense of heaviness. The finish, scented with flowers and nectarines, is long, fragrant and textural. I hate using the word minerality as it means so many different things to people, but in my opinion, this has it in spades. It is incredible that the vines were only planted in 2011 on the schistous site on the grounds of a former monastery. Aged in larger format barrels, there's no sense of oakiness, allowing the purity of this wine to shine bright. |
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Loire | 2 | - | HK$7,205.00 | |||||
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$6,980.00 | |||||
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$970.00 | |||||
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$2,020.00 | |||||
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Loire | 25 | - | HK$3,195.00 | |||||
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Loire | 9 | - | HK$2,805.00 | |||||
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Loire | 2 | - | HK$1,420.00 | |||||
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Loire | 6 | 91 (VN) | HK$1,640.00 | |||||
Vinous (91)The Saumur Champigny label changes color every year, and in 2020 it's lilac. This might not be one of the estate’s single-vineyard cuvées but it offers delight with its bright, ripe fruit and sense of purity and transparency. There's nothing forced here (or in any of the other Roches Neuves wines, for that matter). Very natural and dangerously more-ish. |
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Loire | 20 | 89 (VN) | HK$1,210.00 | |||||
Vinous (89)The 2021 Domaine des Roches Neuves is made in a light bodied, delicate and fragrant style. The purity of fruit here is reminiscent of raspberries and blueberries. It's a crunchy, fresh and lightly chalky style. Drink in its youth, lightly chilled. |
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Loire | 5 | - | HK$2,525.00 | |||||
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Loire | 7 | - | HK$2,525.00 | |||||
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Loire | 6 | - | HK$2,525.00 | |||||
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$4,615.00 | |||||
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Loire | 6 | - | HK$4,050.00 | |||||
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Loire | 1 | 94 (WA) | HK$2,460.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (94)From Souzay-Champigny and cultivated on clay-limestone terroir with just a 30-centimeter layer of clayey sand before the Seonian limestone is present, the 2019 Saumur Blanc Clos Romans has a straw yellow color and a deep yet subtle and complex bouquet of white fruits intertwined with the flinty limestone aromas. Pure, fresh and juicy, with great finesse and mineral tension, this is a refined and highly elegant Saumur Chenin with a persistent, sustainably structured finish. It's an impressive wine and one of the finest dry Chenins I have had from the Loire this year. Tasted in June 2021. |
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$4,320.00 | |||||
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$3,730.00 | |||||
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$2,040.00 | |||||
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Loire | 3 | 90 (VN) | HK$3,860.00 | |||||
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$3,770.00 | |||||
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Loire | 1 | - | HK$2,085.00 | |||||
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Loire | 6 | - | HK$2,525.00 | |||||
