Proposal
Luccombe Hall proposal
Now is the perfect time to stock up on wine of all styles from The Loire Valley. With so many grape varities covered, this diverse region will have your customers falling in love with rare and exciting wine that has them looking forward to the next glass.
Organic and biodynamic might be newer phrases, but they are traditional practices for the winemakers we are in partnership with.
Loire Valley wines represent style and sophistication, whilst remaining affordable.
The wines from this region are generally at their best between 2-4 years from the date they are bottled.
Understandably, your customers want to drink their wine now. Therefore every wine on this list is ready to drink, and can be kept for a minimum of 2 years, with certain oak barrelled wines having a guard of more than ten years, and dessert wines offering up to 50 years in the cellar!
Enquiries regarding other vintages of each wine are encouraged.
All varities are sold as cases of 12. Bottles are 75cl unless stated. Magnums in some wines are also available.
For your trial order please select 12 individual wines to sample from the below list, this will be packed and shipped directly to you as the basis for your company’s ongoing orders.
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The Elite Wine Tour Company is proud to offer you support and insight into your wine selection. Many of these wines shall be exclusive to your hotel and cannot be found elsewhere in UK or outside France.
We only partner family wine makers producing limited units, we do not work with vineyards that supply supermarkets. In some cases, the wines on our list are produced in as few as 2000 units each vintage.
We hope you enjoy deciding which wines suit your needs, and welcome all feedback.
Kind regards
Chris
Dry White
Val De Loire style
Sauvignon blanc is arguably the greatest grape of all of Val De Loire. On the East in Sancerre it is crisp & clinical with lots of attitude. More centrally in Touraine it mellows and develops a heavier body and fuller character until reaching Valencay & Cheverny where it is expertly blended with Chardonnay for a more round finish.
Perfect accompaniment to:
- Grilled salmon steaks with cream sauce
- Trout grilled with lemon juice & toasted almonds
- Omelette with goat's cheese, fresh chives & tarragon, fried in butter
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Crochet ~ Sancerre ~ Sauvignon Blanc 2019 £19
Vibrant, racy on the nose yet ultimately kind and forgiving. Crisp Citrus opening leads to soaring lemongrass notes mid palate. Most notable by its long, refreshing finish.
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La Licorne D'or ~ Quincy ~ Sauvignon Blanc 2019 £17.50
Floral bouquet, crisp, dry, citrus throughout. Zesty on opening, a little peach on the mid palate. The finish is long, dry and in perfect harmony.
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Montbail ~ Valencay ~ Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay 2019 £11.50
Powerful floral aromas. Balanced, complex structure, it’s character is round and generous with an exotic fruit finish, mango & pomegranates prevail. Dry without excess, ultimately refreshing.
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Selection ~ Cheverny ~ Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay 2019 £10.50
A bouquet evocative of liquorice, and white flowers. Dry delicate opening, citrus and pear coat the mouth tenderly mid-palate. The finish is dry and powerful.
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Le Petit Chambord ~ Cour Cheverny ~ Romorantin 2018 £12.50
Intense nose combining white flowers and mineral nuances. Bold fresh opening, the mid palate is round, offering bountiful grapefruit and citrus flesh that persist throughout a long delicate finish.
Sweet White (Demi-sec)
Val de Loire Style
When ordering a glass of white wine in Britain, Demi-sec is generally referred to as “sweet white”. Demi-sec means ‘half-dry’ and contains more sugar than ‘dry’ white wine. This is not to be confused with dessert wine, which is sweet to taste and also referred to elsewhere as sweet wine.
Perfect Accompaniment to:
- Chicken braised in cream & stock
- Seafood
- Oysters
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Tranquille ~ Vouvray ~ Chenin Blanc 2019 £10.50
Floral bouquet, citrus and apple peel are present on opening. Mid palate we find mango, peach and apricot notes backed up by subtle nuttiness. A buttery sweetness is balanced by light acidity on the finish.
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Champ Chenin ~ Chinon ~ Chenin Blanc 2018 £16
Citrus bouquet, vibrant minerality throughout. Mid palate notes of pear and peach supported by pineapple, citrus tones. Subtle honey coats the mouth before a pleasantly acidic, mineral finish.
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Medaille D'or ~ Vouvray ~ Chenin Blanc 2017 £13
Floral bouquet and opening, honey takes over the driving mid-palate. Masses of character, originality and individuality.
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Le Haut-Lieu ~ Vouvray ~ Chenin Blanc 2019 £22
High intensity nose of rich honey and smoky vanilla. Sublime structure, minerality is present on opening, hints of clementine mid palate give way to ripe apple and a long exotic, harmonious finish.
Dessert Wine (Molleux/Doux)
Val de Loire Style
Late harvest during Autumn when the grapes are ready to burst under the weight of their own sugar. This style of wine can only be produced in ideal conditions during the best vintages.
Perfect accompaniment to:
- Foie Grais or Duck Liver Pate
- Desserts
- Blue Cheese
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Reverie ~ Sauvignon Blanc £12 (50 cl)
Apricots and bees wax is powerful, seductive on the nose yet tranquil upon opening. Honey, figs, and rich prune notes mid palate lead to a gloriously moreish, round finish.
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Molleux d'automne ~ Chenin Blanc 2015 £11.50
Peach, apricot and straw on the nose carry through the opening where feint diesel oil subtly supports. The mid palate blossoms into rich, sweet Amber honey where the introduction of freshly baked white bread delivers an intense, warm finish.
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Sassay ~ Chenin Blanc 2019 £10
Tree honey and freshly mowed lawn on the nose. Peach opening where subtle notes of amber introduce themselves. Round, mellow, pleasantly acidic. Not excessively sweet.
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Les Scilles Du Pin ~ Touraine-Amboise ~ Chenin Blanc 2019 £15
Nose is marked by notes of ripe fruits such as peaches and apricots. Wonderfully structured, a delicate harmony bringing together rich honey, delicately brushed with truffle oil and gentle refined fruit, with great length and depth of character.
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Chet'vil ~ Chenin Blanc 2019 £12
A lunatic fresh out of it's asylum.
Dry Sparkling White (Brut)
Val de Loire Style
All our Sparkling Wine is produced using ‘Methode Traditionnelle’. The same method used to create bubbly in Champagne, where the wine is double fermented naturally, then racked and riddled over many years to create the highest pressure in the bottle.
Perfect accompaniment to:
- Aperitifs
- Fried Chicken
- Battered Cod & Chips
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D'Orfeuilles Brut ~ Vouvray ~ Chenin Blanc 2015 £14.50
Equal parts mineral and floral on the nose. Creamy perfumed opening gives way to apple peel mid palate. The finish is long & faultless, reminiscent of freshly sliced Granny Smith apples.
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Fines Bulles ~ Touraine ~ Chenin Blanc 2019 £11
Brioche and white flowers present on the nose. Hints of Passion fruit and guava balance the mid palate whilst dry white flowers up front continue to impress. Vigorous, persistent bubbles create a silky mousse that gives rich, memorable, salient mouthfeel.
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Intense Brut ~ Touraine Azay Le Rideau ~ Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay 2019 £10
Rich nose. Dry, intense white dragonfruit upon opening and a satisfyingly rich mid palate consisting of biscuit and brown toast notes. Rich, simple, classy.
Sweet Sparkling White (Demi-sec)
Val de loire style
Demi-sec Sparkling is produced in lesser quantity than Brut. This wine is often creamier and less mineral than Brut. It is created using the same Methode Traditionelle process, giving maximum pleasure with each pop.
Perfect accompaniment to:
- Aperitifs
- Lobster
- Scallops cooked in butter
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Fines Bulles ~ Vouvray ~ Chenin Blanc RESERVE £12.50
Steely lemon notes on the nose give way to apple peel and pear mid palate. Exquisite mouthfeel. You can practically chew the bubbles. Creamy, rich, bold.
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Plaisir Du Musa ~ Chardonnay £11
Soft expression on the nose. Notes of citrus, floral and chalk. Sweetness initially, some lemon curd, getting drier on the finish. Focused yet playful.
Sparkling Rosé
VAL DE LOIRE STYLE
Produced using the same Methode Traditionelle, the grapes and blends permitted for Rosé in Val De Loire are Cot (Malbec), Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Gamay & Pineau D’Aunis.
Perfect accompaniment to:
- BBQ
- Stir-fry
- Sushi
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Osé Rosé ~ Touraine ~ Cot 2019 £11
Pink rose petal on the nose and opening leads to a mid palate awash with bold fresh red fruits and pastry. This wine demands your full attention then quickly becomes generous in its offering and gentle in its statement. Light & refreshing.
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Intense Rosé ~ Touraine Azay Le Rideau ~ Cabernet Franc 2019 £10.50
Peach skin, dry toast, soft spices and orange petals on the nose. Initially dry then softly sweetens. Subtle marmalade notes, plenty of floral character and hint of exotic spices.
Still Rosé
Val De Loire Style
Still Rosé has a long and successful history in the Loire Valley. The grapes used are Pinot Noir, Cot/Malbec, Gamay, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Gris, Grolleau, Cabernet Sauvignon & Pineau d’Aunis. The wines produced using thin skinned red grapes differ in taste, but not quality, greatly from those made with grapes with a thicker skin.
Perfect accompaniment to:
- Salmon pasta
- Salads
- Grilled Chicken
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Les Fossiles ~ Reuilly ~ Pinot Gris 2019 £16
Intensely fragrant, the nose is treated to aromas of apricot, white peach and lychee. Supple opening, ample fruits and fresh mid palate. The finish is long, striking a perfectly acidic balance.
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Crochet ~ Sancerre ~ Pinot Noir 2018 £17.50
Fresh soil is present on the nose. Dry with vibrant minerality. Earthy dried red fruit notes dominate. Beautifully balanced, refreshing and thirst quenching.
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Selection ~ Cheverny ~ Pinot Noir/Gamay 2018 £11.50
Delicate spices are present on the nose. Nuanced red fruits mid palate, supported by tangy zest for a refreshing finish.
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Le Rose ~ Chinon ~ Cabernet Franc 2017 £16.50
Highly aromatic nose. Dry yet effortlessly tender. The fresh fruit salad notes are amplified on the mid palate. The tannic nature and sublime structure allows this wine to ebb and flow throughout.
Light Red
Val De Loire Style
Despite not being famous for its Pinot, Val De Loire produces some fine light reds using this most noble of grapes. Blends using Gamay as support are generally 60/40, with most winemakers either producing pure Pinot exclusively, or a choice of 100% Pinot and Pinot/Gamay blends.
Perfect accompaniment to:
- Burgers with pickles, relish & mustard
- Coq Au Vin
- Lamb
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Fossiles ~ Reuilly ~ Pinot Noir 2019 £16
Minerally delightful on the nose and opening. The mid palate is light with soft notes of some strawberry and watermelon, and that same minerality found in the nose remains present throughout. Impeccably balanced with a long, long finish that thoroughly cleanses the palate.
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Crochet ~ Sancerre ~ Pinot Noir 2018 £17.50
Juicy red cherries on the nose. Cedar box and carrots are present on the opening carrying over into a gloriously dramatic mid palate that is complex, balanced and silky with a long finish of leather and ripe red fruit. With such character, how this wine remains so light and lean remains a mystery.
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Le Petit Chambord ~ Cheverny ~ Pinot Noir/Gamay 2018 £14
Powerful and complex. Intense nose of red fruits, cherries with support from strawberry secondary notes. Rich and fruity mid palate, barely tapering off during a long round finish.
Medium Red
Val De Loire Style
More central to the Loire Valley in Touraine, Cot (or Malbec) is often a staple of a winemakers Red offering. The Cot here is very different from that found in The New World. It can generally found to be more focused, less big & fruity and more acidic. In Touraine Amboise an exclusive blend (named after Francois 1er) made with Cot, Cabernet Franc and Gamay is not permitted to be produced baring any other region’s name.
Perfect accompaniment to:
- Charcuterie, Terrine
- Pork
- Beef stew with smoked bacon
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La Pere Trinqu'fort ~ Touraine ~ Cot (Malbec) 2018 £11.50
Bouquet of glowing red fruit and sliced oranges burst through the nose. Tempered by black coffee and brown pepper on the mid palate, with a long dry finish.
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Cuvee Fancois 1er ~ Touraine Amboise ~ Cot/Cabernet Franc/Gamay 2018 £10
Pronounced violet notes on the nose. Fruity, rambunctious opening. The mid palate is jovial with blackcurrant and red fruits collaborating rather than competing. The finish is long, full of aggressive fruity tannins.
Full Red
Val De Loire Style
Cabernet Franc from Val De Loire is high and mighty in character. A grape used as vital support in Bordeaux is able to stand alone here, and turns out some gloriously rich, fruity wine. Often it is aged for 12 months in French Oak barrels, allowing tough tannins to drop away and offering serious ageability.
Perfect accompaniment to:
- Veal Casserole
- Roast Goose
- Partridge, Pheasant, and gamey meats
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Cuvee Traditionnelle ~ Chinon ~ Cabernet Franc 2018 £10.50
Freshly cut tobacco meets steamed green veg on the nose. The opening is clean and simple. The mid palate is supple and fruity, supported by carrots in a casserole. The finish is long and dry, revealing dark fruits such as blackberry and prunes.
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Sauve La Vie ~ Touraine-Amboise ~ Cabernet Franc 2018 £12
Zippy and exuberant on the nose. It’s funky velvet opening gives way to forest floor, mushroom minerality at the mid palate with an extremely long, fine finish reminiscent of winter pine needles.
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Clos De La Dioterie ~ Chinon ~ Cabernet Franc 2017 £39
Deep, dark smoky blackcurrants. Gloriously concentrated nose of burned toast and tobacco pipe. Tightly wound, supple, round and robust; intimating great ageability.
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Les Picasses ~ Chinon ~ Cabernet Franc 2009 £29
Dried floral bouquet backed up by cocoa, dark cherries and cranberry. Funky green veg, barnyard door, forest floor & truffles on the palate. Fresh minerality throughout, the finish is long with green bell pepper and leathery tannins.
BIBS (10 litres)
Resealable Vacuum Packed Bag in a Box
VIN DE FRANCE / HOUSE WINE
Some of our favourite wine makers also put some effort into producing box wines. The results can be surprisingly formidable.
Why box wine?
- Ideal by the glass
- Open and keep for 30-90 days
- Perfect cost-effective solution
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Sauvignon Blanc (Sec) 2019 £35
Dry & Refreshing, this floral Sauvignon blanc is not short of attitude
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Sauvignon Blanc (Demi-sec) 2019 £40
Citrus & apricots, this generous Sauvignon Blanc is bold & mellow
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Sauvignon Blanc (sec) REUILLY 2019 £55
Reuilly are producing some exceptional wine, this is one you would never believe came out of a box
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Chenin Blanc (Demi-sec) 2019 £35
Apple peel aromas, this creamy Chenin Blanc has strong character
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Rosé ~ Cot (Sec) £35
Endearingly acidic, this Rose is made using Cot, also known as Malbec
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Rosé ~ Cot (Demi-Sec) £35
Vibrantly fruity bouquet, mellow opening leads to supple well structured mid palate
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Gamay £30
Supple and round, a fresh red wine in a traditional style
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Pinot Noir £35
Ripe cherry bursts through tough acidity
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Cabernet Franc £35
Keen youthful tannins support dark fruity daggers
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Cot (Malbec) £35
Acidic, medium bodied red wine made using Cot, or Malbec.
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All prices correct as of 10th Feb 2021
