Chenin Blanc grape variety

Crafted by Caroline Gimenez, a winemaker who works her Loire vines with real care and minimal intervention, this 2024 red is pure drinking pleasure. The grapes come from carefully tended plots where healthy soils and hand-harvesting are the rule, not the exception. Fermentation happens naturally, with wild yeasts and barely a touch of sulphur, letting the fruit speak for itself. Expect juicy red berries, a hint of pepper and that lively, mouth-watering freshness the region does so well. Light on its feet but full of character, it's the kind of bottle you open on a whim and finish without noticing. Serve slightly chilled.

A vibrant skin-contact wine from the Loire, crafted by Caroline Gimenez with real care and a free spirit. Grapes are hand-picked from vines worked naturally, then macerated on their skins to draw out colour, texture and personality. Expect aromas of dried apricot, quince and orange peel, lifted by a gentle herbal edge and a hint of spice. The palate is dry, lightly tannic and refreshingly saline, with plenty of grip and energy. Fermented with wild yeasts and bottled with minimal intervention, it's a brilliant match for spiced dishes, hard cheeses or charcuterie. Serve slightly chilled and let it open up.

Caroline Gimenez works her Loire vines with care and very little fuss, letting the fruit do the talking. The 2024 vintage comes from schist and clay-limestone soils, farmed naturally, with grapes picked by hand when they're perfectly ripe. Vinification is gentle: whole bunches, native yeasts, no heavy extraction and barely a touch of sulphur. What you get is a bright, juicy red bursting with crunchy red berries, a floral lift and a peppery twist on the finish. Serve it slightly chilled with charcuterie, grilled veg or a Sunday roast chicken. Honest, thirst-quenching and genuinely fun to drink.

A singular white from the Loire, crafted by a vigneron who works his vines naturally, with low yields and plenty of patience. Chenin grown on schist and flint soils gives the wine its backbone, while long oxidative ageing builds that distinctive rancio character: walnut, dried apricot, orange peel and a salty, almost sherry-like tang. There's no fining, no filtering and barely a trace of sulphur, so everything feels alive in the glass. Pour it with aged comté, roast poultry or simply on its own, slightly chilled. If you enjoy wines with personality and a story behind them, this one delivers.

Born from one of the Loire's most legendary slopes, this dry Chenin comes from old vines rooted in schist above the Layon, where morning mists and river breezes work their quiet magic. Ivan Massonnat's estate farms organically, hand-harvests everything and lets each parcel speak for itself, with gentle pressing and patient ageing in barrel on fine lees. The result is beautifully tense and luminous: think ripe quince, white peach, crushed stone and a touch of chamomile, carried by a saline, mouth-watering finish. Pour it with scallops, poultry in cream or aged comté, or simply cellar it — it will reward your patience.

Crafted in 2003 by the talented Jean-Pierre Robinot, this white wine reveals a rare balance between freshness and depth. Known for his artisanal approach and passion for natural winemaking, the producer offers here a bottle that captures the soul of its terroir with elegance. Expect subtle mineral notes, bright fruit aromas and a lingering finish that invites you to savour each sip. Perfect for a refined dinner or a quiet evening, it shines when served at around 10°C. A unique vintage that reflects both authenticity and character, making it an irresistible choice for wine lovers.