Loire

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

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

Weine der Woche Loire Chenin Blanc at its classiest, delicious now but well worth cellaring, too. From €24.80, £24, $38.95. Above, Chenin shamans...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gratis für alle We were delighted to receive more than 70 entries in this year’s wine writing competition, despite the complexity of the...

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

Gratis für alle Some crisp, aromatic alternatives – none budget-busting. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times. Above, the...

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

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