The Wines of Loire
Timed Online Auction, 1 - 8 May 2023
Session 1
About the SessionThe Loire Valley is a large region that follows the longest river of France. The Loire is an exceptional place to find lean, racy, white wines, including those of Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadet. Red varieties include Cabernet Franc, Gamay and Cot (Malbec), which produces herbaceous, rustic reds.
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Vignobles Alain Château is a collection of four châteaux in the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. The company was established in 2005 and includes the Anjou-based Château Bellerive, Château de la Guimonière, and Château de Varennes, and the Saint-Émilion-based Château Yon-Figeac.
Provenance
Restaurant Mosaic
Critics Ratings
‘Light gold. Rich aromas of lemon zest, baked apple and candied apricot, with a floral honey quality that gains strength in the glass. Heady nectar flavors are lifted by subtle citrus nuances that buffer the wine’s sweetness and add complexity. Clean and very well conceived but almost over the top, the wine’s 13.5% alcohol is more reminiscent of Sauternes than of the Loire.’ – Joel B. Payne, Vinous, 90/100 (Dec 2014)
‘This delivers a juicy core of date, orange blossom, peach, persimmon and ginger notes, laced with a bright green tea accent through the well-defined finish. Not as big as the vintage's pedigree, but solid nonetheless. Drink now through 2019.’ – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 92/100 (Apr 2015)
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