Loire

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Domaine des Ballandors, Quincy - 2008

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Quincy is a tiny Appellation to the west of Sancerre, making some of the best value Sauvignons in France. Citrus-led, this has excellent minerality and a light, deft touch.

Domaine de Bel Air, Pouilly Fume - 2009

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It's really refreshing to drink a properly French style Sauvignon at last. Elegant, herbal and uplifting, here's to a true taste of the Loire.

J P Balland, Sancerre - 2008
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This is very typical of Sancerre - fresh and lively, with distinctive acidity, herbal notes and aromatics. One for the purists!

J P Balland, Sancerre 'Grand Cuvee' - 2007

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Balland's Sancerres are rich in style and all hand made. This cuvee spends a little time in large oak barrels for structure, creaminess, mouth feel and ageworthiness.

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Les Coteaux Tufiers, Vouvray (demi-sec) - 2008

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Delicious, off dry Chenin Blanc, serves not only as a summer whistle-wetter but perfect with oriental dishes: Sushi or a mild Tandoori fish dish.

Les Grands Presbyteres, Muscadet 'Tradition' - 2009
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Like all of Nelly's wines, this is ages 'Sur Lie', on its lees to impart complexity and overall richness. Still very fresh though, perfect with fish.

Les Grand Presbyteres, Muscadet 'Vielles Vignes' - 2007
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Nelly Marzelleau is very passionate about her wines, and it comes through in their excellent quality. Luckily for us, she doesn't charge a fortune, which makes this ripe pear and blossom-scented wine something of a bargain!

Tinel-Blondelet, Pouilly Fume 'L'Arret Buffatte' - 2008

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Mineral/gun flint scented nose with a medium bodied palate full of pears, apples and citrus fruits. A superb example of Pouilly Fume.
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Vigneau-Chevreau, Vouvray Cuvee Silex - 2008
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Named after the Loire soil, this is a textbook dry Vouvray from a winery which has been biodynamic since 1995. Wet wool, honey and apples with lees notes and hazelnuts.
www.vigneau-chevreau.com

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