Loire

Tasting articles Vineyards, and wines, have been changing in Sancerre, Pouilly and their satellites. The hilltop town of Sancerre can be seen...

Tasting articles Berry Bros & Rudd adds some new Loire growers to their portfolio, complementing their classics. Above, the team at Domaine...

Wines of the week Loire Chenin Blanc at its classiest, delicious now but well worth cellaring, too. From €24.80, £24, $38.95. Above, Chenin shamans...

Free for all The second in a new series for those starting a cellar. A version of this article, Jancis's last Saturday contribution...

Tasting articles A plethora of information about Cabernet Sauvignon's parent, in France. Above, a row of old Cabernet Franc vines at Ch...

Wines of the week A refined and delicious amphora-aged Cabernet Franc from Muscadet land. From €28.50, 408 Norwegian kroner, $42.99, HK$435, £45 Find this...

Tasting articles The second part of our Muscadet rediscovery is all about the crus. The photo above is taken from the beautiful...

Tasting articles The first of a two-part exploration of Muscadet looks at the regional-appellation wines. The photograph above is of the River...

Tasting articles Current developments in Chenin’s birthplace and topical profiles of Domaines François Chidaine, Huet, Vincent Carême, aux Moines and Guiberteau. Loire...

Tasting articles The story of Loire sparkling wines is not as simple as it seems. There is reason, if not justification, behind...

Tasting articles This collection of wines from Champagne, the Loire and south-west France may look like a motley crew, but the wines...

Free for all We were delighted to receive more than 70 entries in this year’s wine writing competition, despite the complexity of the...

Tasting articles The downs and ups of this popular central Loire appellation. In the 1980s I was based in Paris and Saumur-Champigny...

Free for all Some crisp, aromatic alternatives – none budget-busting. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times. Above, the...

Tasting articles Now that it’s a rich man’s plaything, has this iconic estate lost its oomph? Above, manager Jacques-Antoine Toublanc (left) and...

Tasting articles Lovely wines – but all too mysterious for both taster and cook. Towards the end of last year, I had...