April 2025 LW FW brochure PT - Flipbook - Page 10
GREAT WHITES OF THE LOIRE
Take a trip through the Loire Valley to discover exquisite Sauvignon Blancs
from Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé and Touraine, plus remarkably rich Muscadet
Le Grand Maré Touraine 2023
Here’s a racy, great-value Sauvignon that Sancerre
and Pouilly-Fumé fans will love. It’s made by old
friends, the Bougrier family, from their prime-sited
vineyards in Touraine. Fresh and grassy with
citrus notes, a touch of mineral and good weight
– a true Loire classic that will pair brilliantly with
new season asparagus or smoked salmon.
Touraine AOC. 12.5%. To 2027
£14.99 £12.99 a bottle
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Domaine de Bel Air
Cuvée des Papillons 2023
Pouilly-Fumé tends to be a touch more restrained
than the Sauvignon of near neighbour, Sancerre.
This special cuvée from Katia Mauroy’s pretty
little domaine has a hallmark whiff of gunflint,
gentle stone fruits and smoky minerality.
Wonderfully understated despite the ripe vintage.
Pouilly-Fumé AOC. 12%. To 2027
£17.99 £16.99 a bottle
Classic Loire Whites
£98.94 for 6 – £16.49 a bottle
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Gadais Père et Fils
Les Perrières Monopole 2022
(2 Touraine; 2 Pouilly-Fumé;
1 Muscadet; 1 Sancerre)
£110.96
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“The revival of Muscadet is coming from growers
like Gadais” (Wine International magazine). Les
Perrières, from the Gadais family’s top vineyard,
has bright pear and apple flavours and terrific
richness thanks to part barrel fermentation and
32 months’ lees ageing. Amazing Muscadet.
Muscadet AOC. 12%. To 2027
£21 £18.99 a bottle
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Domaine des Buissonnes Caillotte 2023
There’s a magical seam of Caillotte limestone
beneath this domaine that lends its Sancerre
terrific freshness and minerality. Add the genius
touch of 4th-generation family owners and you
have a fruit-filled, sophisticated Sancerre of
impeccable quality and credentials. Fabulous
choice with oysters or goat’s cheese.
The Loire is all about fairytale châteaux,
neat vineyards and super-smart white wines.
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Sancerre AOC. 13%. To 2032
£24 £22 a bottle
Order at laithwaites.co.uk and search Fine Wine or call 03330 148 200
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