Tag: Loire Valley

Nicolas Joly

True Wine or Cold Cleverness: Thoughts from Nicolas Joly

For many people in the world of wine, Nicolas Joly needs no introduction. But the average wine lover may not

Discover the Rustic Charms of Pineau d’Aunis

One of the trends in the wine world that I’ve been happiest to see in recent years is the surge

The Emotion of Savennières: The Wines of Thibaud Boudignon

Winemaker Thibaud Boudignon looks me straight in the eye and says, “I want fresh vitality in my wines and an

The Simple Deliciousness of Anjou Blanc

I have long counted myself a fan of dry Chenin Blanc and of Loire Valley Chenin Blanc in particular. However,

Same Chenin, Different Pleasures: Tasting Vouvray and Savennièrs

I don’t suppose that it’s an uncommon experience, but I definitely came back from my recent press trip to the

A Boatload of Flavor: Tasting Some Smaller Loire Producers

A couple of weeks ago I resumed something that has been a regular periodic activity of mine for more than

I’ll Drink to That: Arnaud Lambert of Chateau de Brézé

Episode 411 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Arnaud Lambert of Chateau de Brézé and

I’ll Drink to That: Clement Baraut of Domaine Clement Baraut

Episode 394 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Clement Baraut of the eponymous Domaine in