Short-maceration, very light red from 70% Pineau d/Aunis/25% Cab Franc/5% whites.  Pineau d: up to 60 years. Cab Franc: up to 130 years old! Co-fermented & macerated for a few hours. Vinified & aged in tank, bottled unfiltered.

Three parcels of Malbec aka Côt: 25 years old; 60 years old; 100+ years old. Vinified & aged in tank, bottled unfiltered.

This extremely conscientious farm in the Coteaux de L’Aubance, within the Anjou-Villages, is run by the Biotteau family. This is the fourth generation of Biotteau to make wine here, so they are careful to respect the land.  This gorgeously subtle Chenin Blanc comes from the village of Saint-Jean-de...

Little known outside of France, Coteaux du Giennois just received AOP status in 1998 – yet it has been producing wine since the 2nd century. Alice Berthier’s vineyards are planted on hillsides of the Loire extensions of the geologic formations of Sancerrois and Pouilly. The terroir is a mix of 50%...

ALSO AVAILABLE IN 3/1.5L Domaine Belargus took over Jo Pithon’s 0.57-hectares in Bonnes Blanches, one of the famed crus of the Layon valley from the work of Jo Pithon, Domaine Oggereau, and Réné Mosse. This gently sloping lieu-dit faces north, and the soils are rich in schist.  24 months in large...

One of the three plots originally listed in the decree creating the Quarts-de-Chaume appellation. Its name (derived from old French) comes from the shape of the plot, which constitutes a small valley. The soil is very thin  as the plot rests on a flush schist area, providing mineral tension and...

Quarts is a south-facing lieu-dit within Quarts de Chaume, historically managed by the seigneurs de Haute Guerche before the French Revolution. For generations, they had tithed a quarter of the wine produced from this parcel to the Abbey of Ronceray in Angers, a tradition reflected in the...

The plot of "La Gordone" faces the Coteau des Treilles, on the North bank of the Layon river. The vines are surrounded by ancient hedges and a large orchard combining fruit trees and medicinal plants.

ALSO AVAILABLE IN 3/1.5L Pure Chenin Blanc from the ensemble of the property’s holdings in the Grand Cru of Quarts de Chaume, the terrier is a blend of both schist and pudding sandstone and is almost entirely sound facing over the Layon river. Again in both barrel and vat for 18 months.

ALSO AVAILABLE IN 3/1.5L Coming from several southeast-facing plots located high up the village on a plateau of aeolian sands and deep black schists. 13 months in oak vats and French oak barrels.

Certified HVE3*. Sourced from 40-year-old Muscadet vines planted in shallow soils of disintegrated mica/schist. Matured on the lees for twelve months in order to obtain a well-structured and complex wine. This Muscadet is amazingly aromatic, keenly balanced and very dry, featuring aromas of...

Certified HVE3*. From one of the highest acid grapes on planet earth, Gros Plant! (a.k.a. Folle Blanche).  This amazing wine is sourced from 40 year old vines planted in the mica-schist soils of the Pays Nantais where the Loire river spills into the Atlantic ocean. Bone-dry with crisp acids and...

100% Cabernet Franc. Vines ranging from 50 to 90 years-old, grown in alluvial soil in Cravant-les-Côteaux. Spontaneously fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for 12 months in concrete.

"Le Bourg" was planted in 1966 and is in the town of Varrains. Aged for ten months in concrete tanks. With all of Duveau's wines, he is following biodynamic agriculture to achieve balance between the vine and it's environment. "Le Bourg" is mineral and concentrated, combining cherry aromas, spicy...

The "Hauts Poyeux" is situated on the upper slopes of the Poyeux terroir iwth layers of calcareous sand and fossilized seashells on tuffeau. The vines were planted in 1980. This Cabernet Franc is aged for twelve months in barrels, and combining fine tannins with rich fruit, in a balanced, complex...

From the single vineyard "Bois du Chêne" in the village of Brézé with a sandy, loam, and chalky soil. Aged for 18 months in barrels. These are the oldest Chenin vines at the winery, planted in 1960. Total production is only 400 bottles. Extra special and extra limited. Super fresh, lime acidity,...

Duveau makes two reds from the famous "Poyeux" vineyard in Chacé. Contrary to what you would expect, the "Bas Poyeux" has little top soil and is composed of sandy limestone on top of rocky green chalk. The vines were planted in 1960. It's aged in a mix of cement and barrels. On the palate, it...

"Les Gaignés" comes from a chalky soil with silt and sand deposits. It's a great intro to Duveau's style - with pure fruit and a hint of pepper. Made entirely in cement tanks.

100% Sauvignon Blanc from a top site in Bué named “Chêne Marchand”. Soils of calcareous composition called “Caillottes”. These are small limestone pebbles that are friable. Direct pressing with cold static settling for four days, then the must is moved to 600L barrels where it undergoes...

100% Sauvignon Blanc originating from the three types of terroir found throughout Sancerre: 80% “caillottes” or stoney limestone soil, 10% “Silex” clay-flint and 10% “terres blanches” white clay and decomposed limestone. Direct pressing with cold settling for four days, fermentation in stainless...