Loire

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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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

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

The epitome of fragrant, grassy Sauvignon, and the perfect match for Moules Mariniere

The wines of Muscadet are famously neutral (although the 'Sur Lie' examples, aged on their lees, have a bit more to them) which makes them perfect for drinking with shellfish, and especially oysters!

A great value wine from a lesser known area located to the west of Sancerre. Zesty with rounded fresh fruit.

Elegant and refined, this is a subtle, mineral, single vineyard Loire Sauvignon that easily matches the class of its more celebrated neighbours
Actually the 2007 doesn't look like this but the new label is so hideous that I can't bear to put it up. The wine is still great though, you just need to blind taste!

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 ageability. Is ageability a word? Not too sure really, but I like it.

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Hugh Johnson favourite, aged in 50/50 new and single use oak for broad peach, apricot and honey flavours.

Bursting with fruit flavours and with classic Sancerre acidity, this is a modern white to challenge those pesky Kiwis

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