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Domaine Amirault
Domaine Amirault's Clos des
Quarterons is a 92-acre vineyard.
The Domaine has been in the
Amirault family for six
generations and is currently
managed by Xavier Amirault and
his wife, Agnès. The estate is
100% certified organic by
ST. NICOLAS DE BOURGUEIL
Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil produces mostly red wines (one of only very few Loire appellations to Ecocert and certified biodynamic
by Demeter. The goal is to
do so) and a small quantity of rosé, both made almost entirely from Cabernet Franc (10% achieve a natural balance across
Cabernet Sauvignon is allowed). The region’s mild, maritime-influenced climate and free the 53 plots of mostly Cabernet
draining soils help create light, fresh fruit-driven wines that are often considerably softer than Franc and Chenin Blanc planted
at the estate.
their Chinon cousins. There is also a small amount of Crémant produced here.

Domaine Xavier & Agnès Amirault vineyardbrands.com Domaine de Pallus
Amirault Les Quarterons Crémant de Loire Brut NV (6pk) $149.90 In the early 2000s, with his
father’s retirement nearing,
Amirault Les Gravilices Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil (6pk) $167.90 Bertrand Sourdais (previously at
Atauta in Ribera del Duero)took
up the challenge of creating
something great at his families
estate. Bertrand’s goal was to
CHINON honor Chinon’s soil and ancient
Very similar to St. Nicolas de Bourgueil, the quintessential Chinon wine is tannic, leafy, berry- traditions, while also charting a
new, cleaner course. Biodynamics
scented Cabernet Franc. Small quantities of crisp white Chenin Blanc wines are also made, but are merely a starting point for
white and rosé wines account for just five percent of total production. In line with the Bertrand to set his vineyards on
quintessentially French notion of terroir, Chinon reds strongly reflect the soil in which the vines the right path. He is employing an
extended maceration, up to an
were grown. The gravel-sand and clay-sand soils close to the banks of the Loire generate lighter, astonishing forty days, to capture
fresher styles, while those hillside sites rich in the local ‘tuffeau jaune’ produce more full-bodied the “true” personality of Chinon.
darker, richer, spicier wines with more cellaring potential. The wines are handled less, and
bottled later, than almost any
others in Chinon.

Domaine de Pallus rarewineco.com
Domaine de Pallus Les Messanges Rosé Chinon 2018 $155.90
Le Charmel
Domaine de Pallus Les Messanges Chinon 2018 $167.90 Le Charmel was created by
Charlie and Mel Master. The Le
Domaine de Pallus Les Pensèes Chinon 2015 $251.90 90 WS Charmel range encompasses
exceptional, sustainably farmed
French wines that come from
small growers and wine makers
in different regions of France.
TOURAINE Each have been selected for their
Touraine is a large, varied region making wines in multiple styles. Light, refreshing and typicity of their specific region,
affordable Sauvignon Blanc makes up nearly 80% of Touraine’s production and is undoubtedly and quality and value.
the focus within the Grand Vin portfolio. Certain areas are dominated by flinty clay and clay
limestone, which is ideal for growing the aromatic varietal.

Domaine St. Roch
The Bardon family is located in
the small commune of Meusnes in
Le Charmel winesellersltd.com the region of Loir-et-Cher. Their
(also see Languedoc, Provence and Costieres de Nimes) family history dates well back into
the 19th century. The family
Le Charmel Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine 2018 $131.90 vineyard is sustainably farmed
and perfectly situated on the
slopes overlooking the village. It
Le Charmel Rosé Val de Loire 2018 $131.90 boasts the distinctive soils that
(also available in 20L keg) once gave rise to a bustling
weapons-supply industry because
of their large quantities of
gunflint. The estate got its name
from the patron saint of
stonemakers.
Domaine St. Roch massanois.com
Domaine St. Roch Sauvignon Blanc Touraine $155.90

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