Francois Chidaine has long been one of our go-to producers for some of the most compelling Chenin Blanc coming out of the Loire, and his wines today are.

The Pinard family have been making wine in Sancerre since the 16th century, and the domaine in Bué is in great form these days under the guidance.

2022 Domaine Huet - Vouvray Le Mont Sec (750ml) available at Manhattan Wine Company in New York, NY

2023 Domaine Huet - Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Sec (750ml) available at Manhattan Wine Company in New York, NY

Aymeric and Melanie learned from some legends in Bandol, Chinon and Bordeaux before returning to their hometown of Saumur Puy Notre Dame to slowly build.

The delicate and complex olfactory expression opens on aromas which remind of white flower, exotic fruits. There is a very beautiful complexity for a vintage where the end-of-season's sun brought a…

The 2020 Le Clos Guillot shows off bright aromas of sour cherries, red fruits, and a note of spiced pepper. The palate is round, yet still polished and refi.

Bernard Baudry is a producer who can take a lot of credit for Chinons notoriety. He returned to the Loire Valley upon completing his viticultural studies i.