{"product_id":"loire-valley-wine-month-sampler-2-the-reds","title":"Loire Valley Wine Month Sampler #2 - The Reds","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-container galileo-ap-content-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eLoire Valley Wine Month Sampler #2 - The Reds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(30, 90, 40);\"\u003eA $160 Value, Sampler Price Just $121\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Loire Valley may be most famous for its iconic white wines like Sancerre, Vouvray, and Muscadet, the region also produces a number of outstanding red wines that deserve a spot in your glass. Crafted from cool-climate plantings of Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Pineau d’Aunis, these reds prioritize freshness, lively fruit, and fine-grained structure over heavy extraction. Because they naturally sit at a lower ABV, they offer a wonderfully bright, refreshing profile that makes them ideal for warm-weather sipping—a welcome match for anyone looking to enjoy incredible depth of flavor with a lighter touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 bottles, 1 bottle each: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrançois Chidaine 2022 Touraine Rouge (Touraine, France)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA vivid and beautifully lifted expression of Central Loire fruit, built on a distinctive blend of Cabernet Franc, Côt, and Pineau d’Aunis grown on clay‑limestone soils. The aromatics feel bright and pure, opening with red cherry, griotte, and crushed raspberry layered over subtle white pepper and a gentle mineral edge that hints at the region’s flinty terroir. The palate is fresh and supple, carrying medium, finely knit tannins that glide rather than grip, allowing the energetic red fruit to stay front and center. There’s impressive tension and clarity throughout, finishing with a crunchy, refreshing snap that underscores the wine’s finesse and lift.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePascal et Alain Lorieux 2023 Expression St Nicolas de Bourgueil (Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, France)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShowcases classic Cabernet Franc charm from the gravelly terraces along the Loire. Bright ruby in the glass, it opens with high-toned aromatics of fresh red currants, wild strawberries, and the signature gravelly mineral edge that defines this appellation. A subtle whisper of dried herbs and graphite adds layers to the vibrant core. Light-to-medium-bodied with silky, delicate tannins and bright acidity, this is a supremely refreshing wine that excels when given a slight chill.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eFranck Millet 2023 Sancerre Rouge (Sancerre, France)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHighlights the elegance and finesse of Sancerre Pinot Noir. Grown on classic limestone and chalk soils, this vintage strikes a precise balance between vibrant red fruit and subtle structural depth. Lifted aromas of tart red cherry, crushed raspberry, and delicate purple florals transition smoothly into a crunchy, focused palate. Partial barrel aging lends just enough weight to anchor the energetic fruit, concluding with a crisp, mineral-driven finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenoit Daridan 2023 L'Intemporal Cheverny Rouge (Cheverny, France)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA Pinot Noir and Gamay blend from Benoît Daridan's seventh-generation family estate in Cour-Cheverny, farmed organically with a low-intervention hand in the cellar. Often likened to a Loire take on Burgundy's Passetoutgrain, it shows a similar juxtaposition of grapes but with a fresher, lighter touch suited to this cooler, limestone-inflected corner of the Loire. Expect bright raspberry and red cherry fruit laced with black pepper, soft, easygoing tannins, and lively acidity carrying through to a clean finish. Best served with a slight chill and drunk on the younger side, an honest, versatile everyday red from a well-pedigreed but under-the-radar house.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ Mourat 2025 \"Collection\" Red Blend (Fiefs Vendéens, France)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eComes from the coastal, schist-rich soils of the Fiefs Vendéens at the far western edge of the region. A unique, organic blend of Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Négrette, it delivers an inviting array of dark red cherries, wild bramble fruit, and smoky minerals. Fermentation in stainless steel keeps the fruit vibrant and clean, while the coastal terroir contributes a subtle salinity and fine-grained structure through the finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePascal Janvier 2025 \"Cuvée du Rosier\" Coteaux du Loir (Coteaux du Loir, France)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-38 citation-end-38\"\u003eA masterclass in Pineau d’Aunis, one of the Loire Valley's most historical native grape varieties.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Crafted in the far northern reaches of the region, it opens with high-toned, electric aromas of wild sour cherry, crushed cranberry, and the variety's trademark white pepper and botanical spice. Pale in color but packed with tension, the palate is exceptionally juicy with a crunchy mineral drive that makes it endlessly drinkable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePlease note that we can't always predict sales and supplies on every item, so it may occasionally be necessary to make substitutions on certain items in our sampler cases and 6-packs.  Thanks for understanding!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"left: 292.646px; top: 1086.86px; font-size: 16.6667px; font-family: sans-serif; transform: scaleX(0.816292);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 X 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48492818628829,"sku":null,"price":121.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/loireredssampler2026.jpg?v=1788398082","url":"https:\/\/taylorswineshop.com\/products\/loire-valley-wine-month-sampler-2-the-reds","provider":"Taylor's Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}