Loire Valley - The New Wave of Wine, Tasting Flight Friday 29th August
About Our Tasting Flight Evenings
Our tasting flight evenings are relaxed wine tastings where guests are served their aperitif and flight of wine at their tables—perfect for groups, couples, and anyone who prefers an informal, sociable way to explore wine. The room is set out restaurant style so all you need to do is book a table! &Full tasting notes are provided and we’ll be on hand to pour, answer questions, and share the stories behind the wines.
Loire Valley - The New Wave of Wine
Friday 29th August, tables from 6.30pm
We love these new styles of wine coming from the Loire, so we’re excited to pour a line-up of some of the Loire’s most exciting and hard-to-find wines -thoughtfully made by a new wave of winemakers who are pushing boundaries while staying rooted in their land. These aren’t everyday bottles. They’re small-production, highly regarded wines that reflect a real sense of place and purpose. We’ll kick things off with an aperitif, then move on to a flight of five wines, all served alongside a delicious cheese and charcuterie board.
Over the past decade, the Loire Valley has quietly transformed into a hub of forward‑thinking winemakers. These growers are stepping outside traditional appellation rules, working with native grapes in natural, low‑intervention ways, and crafting wines that burst with authenticity. Expect styles that feel fresh without being fussy—wines that reflect the place they come from and the creative spirit of the people who make them.We’re spotlighting three estates that embody this spirit:
Le Rocher des Violettes
A tiny, family‑run domaine in Touraine, farmed organically with minimal intervention in the cellar.Château de Bonnezeaux
Perched above the river, they produce outstanding dry Chenin Blanc in an appellation traditionally known for sweet wines.Grange Saint‑Saveur
Based in Saumur, they farm biodynamically and embrace spontaneous fermentations—sometimes on skins, sometimes under flor.The Tasting
Aperitif: Le Rocher des Violettes Montlouis-sur-Loire Petillant Originel
The Flight
2022 Château de Bonnezeaux Chenin “Coqueries”
2022 Château de Bonnezeaux Chenin “Minée Haut”
2023 Grange Saint Saveu “Le Martray,” Vin de France Rouge
2021 Grange Saint saveur“Clandestine,” Vin de France Rouge
2021 Rocher des Violettes Côt Vieilles Vignes, Touraine AOC
Served with a regional artisanal cheese and charcuterie board
We reserve the right to change the wines to those of similar quality.
