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.
About this Item
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
‘Pale gamboge/coppery colour. Light and smoky nose. Round and toasty with some quince character. Lovely wine for today but probably not the extract for a very long life. Pungent.’ – Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Oct 2015)
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