09/30/2026
Something about the w**es from the Loire, fresh and minerally due to the limestone and silex terroir, just feels right for Fall.
🍓Guiberteau Chai de la Dive Saumur Rosé:
This side project from Guiberteau, one of the most renowned producers in the region, is delightful. Made out of 100% cab franc, some estate-grown and some sourced from neighbors, all organic. Tart strawberry, herbs, saline minerality and a hint of bell pepper. The perfect pairing for a basil pesto or some really good chèvre.
🌱J. de Villebois Pouilly-Fumé:
For those who love a Sancerre, don’t forget about its neighboring regions: Côteaux du Giennois, Menetou Salon, and of course Pouilly Fumé. This one is made by one of our favorite producers in the area. 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Pale gold in color with orange blossom and freshly cut grass on the nose. Medium bodied with notes of lime and lemon pith, green herbs, a touch of saline, earthy minerals, and mouth watering acidity.
🍒Patrick Noël Menetou-Salon Rouge:
Normally we see more white w**es from this region, it’s rare to see reds from here outside of France! 100% Pinot Noir grown about 18km southwest of Sancerre. The w**emaker is Julie Noël, a rising star who today leads the estate founded by her father, Patrick. Grapes are hand harvested, 50% destemmed and 50% left whole cluster for added texture and a hint of spice. A light, perfumed, and graceful w**e. Think burgundy for a fraction of the price.
🫑Domaine les Pins “Les Rochettes” Bourgueil:
This w**e is always one of our favorite values in the store; you get a lot of bang for your buck. Domaine les Pins has been family owned for 5 generations and practices environmentally friendly farming. Made from 100% Cabernet Franc, this Bourgeuil (“bour-goy”) is medium bodied with notes of red fruits, green pepper, hints of Darjeeling tea and pleasant tannins. Consistently ranked a W**e Enthusiast “Best Buy.” A very versatile food w**e, pair with a roast chicken, all your Fall soups and stews, or pork chops.
