This shows beautiful harmony between the rustic herbal and mineral elements and ripe dark berry fruit. Medium-bodied and velvety in texture, this glides smoothly across the palate, leaving a complex impression and inviting you back for another sip. Drink now through 2027. 240 cases imported.??–AZ??Region: France / Loire / Chinon Select to Add

A fresh style, with a pretty display of cherry and red currant fruit that has been gently infused with thyme, bay leaf and olive hints. Offers a lightly mulled edge on the finish, along with a fine thread of chalky minerality. Drink now through 2021. 200 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Loire / Chinon Select to Add

This has a good juicy edge to the mix of plum and black cherry fruit, with bay leaf, green olive and savory notes running underneath. Might be a bit too herbaceous and tangy through the finish for some, but the fruit keeps up overall. For fans of Loire reds. Drink now through 2021. 330 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Loire / Chinon Select to Add

Rather open, with vibrant bitter cherry and red currant fruit spiked with frank savory and green olive notes that impart a tangy appeal through the finish. Reveals a light chalky echo at the very end. Drink now through 2021. 100 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Loire / Chinon Select to Add

Mature, with tobacco, dark olive and singed bay notes taking the lead from the core of lightly macerated black cherry and bitter plum fruit flavors. The finish picks up a smoldering charcoal edge that should develop further for those who want to push this in the cellar. Drink now through 2018. 60 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Loire / Chinon Select to Add