Tasting notes, May 6, 2026; Loire Valley Wines

                    Loire Valley

2024 Thomas-Labaille Monts Damnes
On Sale for $40
Sancerre / Loire Valley / France
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Thomas-Labaille farms 2.5 acres of the steepest slope in Sancerre known as Monts Damnes. The vines here are 30 years-old and the wine is fermented and aged in a combination of concrete eggs and stainless steel.
NV Breton La Dilettante Brut
On Sale for $32
Vouvray / Loire Valley / France
100% Chenin Blanc
40 year-old Chenin Blanc vines inform this methode traditionelle sparkler. The vineyard is planted to clay/limestone and produces fruit which offers an engaging combination of fresh white fruit and persistent minerality.
2023 D’Epire Savennieres
On Sale for $30
Anjou / Loire Valley / France
100% Chenin Blanc
Chenin planted in schist, a classic combination perfectly expressed by D’Epire. The winery has been in the same family since the 1700’s and has built a reputation as one of the top producers in the appellation of Savennieres.
2025 Gilbert Rosé
On Sale for $30
Menetou-Salon / Loire Valley / France
100% Pinot Noir
Gilbert is one of the largest and finest domaines in the appellation of Menetou-Salon with over 60 acres of vines. The Rosé is sourced from the hamlet of Parassay and is produced with the direct press method just as with the white wines at the property.
2022 Hippolyte Reverdy Rouge
On Sale for $36
Sancerre / Loire Valley / France
100% Pinot Noir
A relatively small portion of their production, Hippolyte Reverdy produce this classic Sancerre Rouge from 30 year-old vines. The fruit here is entirely de-stemmed, allowing the Pinot Noir fruit to shine.
2022 Le Petit St Vincent Rouge
On Sale for $28
Saumur Champigny / Loire Valley / France
100% Cabernet Franc
Located in the heart of the Saumur Champigny appellation, Le Petit St Vincent is dedicated primarily to Cabernet Franc. The wines are the result of a simple, organic vineyard approach matched with careful vinification techniques.