Pierre and Catherine Gauthier farm 15 hectares (37.5 acres) in the Bourgueil area of the central Loire region. A mutual friend, Didier Dagueneau , recommended him to us because for him, no other grower brings out the essence of Bourgueil like the Gauthiers. They, with there son, do most of the vineyard work, and when shaking Pierre’s hand, you know that there can be no mistake about it. His are the hands of a man very close to the earth. There is nothing fancy here. Crops are kept under 40 hl/hectare, and green harvesting is actively pursued in the summertime. Some stems are used in the vinification when they are deemed ripe enough, and the cuvaisons are long, normally three weeks. Richness of fruit, dark color and not a hint of overripe notes make this, his base cuvée, able to stand up to some of the grandest wines of the region. The secret here is old vines and continually plowing the soil.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2008 Bernier Chardonnay Vins du Pays Jardin de la France $6.99
2007 Patient Cottat Sauvignon Blanc $10.99
2009 Jean-Francois Merieau "L'Arpent de Vaudons" Sauvignon Blanc Touraine $13.99
Veuve du Vernay Brut Rosé $8.99
2008 Gerard Boulay Sancerre Chavignol $21.99
