Tag Archives: Loire
What to Pair with Veggie Chili
The other night I made a quick stop at an SAQ on the way to a friend’s for dinner. I knew she was making a vegetable chili, so I headed toward the Loire section. In my experience the slightly vegetal … Continue reading
Filed under Cabernet Franc, French
Wine of the Week: Firm, Red, & Spicy from the Loire
Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain), Terres Chaudes, Saumur Champigny 2010 ($28.15 at SAQ) In 1991, Thierry Germain left his Bordeaux roots for the Loire and set up shop at Domaine Des Roches Neuves. He started using organic methods, and … Continue reading
Filed under Cabernet Franc, French
A Trio of Natural Wine from Cheverny
Have you ever heard of Cheverny? It’s a small appellation in the upper east corner of the Loire. Once known as one of the best regions for VDQS (Vin Délimité de Qualité Supérieure) in the Loire, Cheverny was granted AOC … Continue reading
Filed under French, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc
Picks from La Rennaissance des Appellations – Part 2
In case you missed it, you can find my introduction to the Return to Terroir/Rennaissance des Appellations here, my report of the pre-event at Chez Victoire here, and part 1 of my post-tasting report here. The term “natural wine” means … Continue reading
Filed under Cabernet Franc, French, Red Wine, Wine Events
