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A dry Chenin made by a young woman breaking all the rules on the traditional and revered Hill of Chaume...
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Vineyards, and wines, have been changing in Sancerre, Pouilly and their satellites. The hilltop town of Sancerre can be seen...
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Berry Bros & Rudd adds some new Loire growers to their portfolio, complementing their classics. Above, the team at Domaine...
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Loire Chenin Blanc at its classiest, delicious now but well worth cellaring, too. From €24.80, £24, $38.95. Above, Chenin shamans...
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The second in a new series for those starting a cellar. A version of this article, Jancis's last Saturday contribution...
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A plethora of information about Cabernet Sauvignon's parent, in France. Above, a row of old Cabernet Franc vines at Ch...
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A refined and delicious amphora-aged Cabernet Franc from Muscadet land.
From €28.50, 408 Norwegian kroner, $42.99, HK$435, £45
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The second part of our Muscadet rediscovery is all about the crus. The photo above is taken from the beautiful...
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The first of a two-part exploration of Muscadet looks at the regional-appellation wines. The photograph above is of the River...
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Current developments in Chenin’s birthplace and topical profiles of Domaines François Chidaine, Huet, Vincent Carême, aux Moines and Guiberteau.
Loire...
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The story of Loire sparkling wines is not as simple as it seems.
There is reason, if not justification, behind...
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This collection of wines from Champagne, the Loire and south-west France may look like a motley crew, but the wines...
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We were delighted to receive more than 70 entries in this year’s wine writing competition, despite the complexity of the...
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The downs and ups of this popular central Loire appellation.
In the 1980s I was based in Paris and Saumur-Champigny...
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Some crisp, aromatic alternatives – none budget-busting. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times. Above, the...
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Now that it’s a rich man’s plaything, has this iconic estate lost its oomph? Above, manager Jacques-Antoine Toublanc (left) and...
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