Domaine de la Charmoise is situated right off the main ‘wine trail’ of the Loire at a village called Soings. It is a small, well presented ‘estate’ comprising the attractive maison of Henry Maionnet, a separate aesthetically designed office building and a huge, modern, scrupulously clean winery. Indeed the interior of the winery looks almost space age, with its computer-controlled vats and metal stairs leading to different tiered, metal floors. This is a vast contrast to the ancient cellars I usually visit in the Loire valley and the initial impression made me concerned that the wines would be mass-produced, ‘manufactured’ and nondescript. Oh contraire!
Henry Marionnet produces a range of beautifully vinified single varietal wines of immense character and finesse. We have selected the Premiere Vendange and the ‘M’ de Marionnet.
Out of a series of superb Gamays the Premiere Vendange possesses glorious purity, fruit and finesse combined with a good structure and complexity. It is exactly what one wants to find in a Cru Beaujolais but so rarely succeeds!
The ‘M’ de Marionnet would give any top flight Sancerre or Pouilly-Fume a real run for its money. It has the lovely freshness and ‘essence’ of Sauvignon, but with a concentration and stony character of terroir behind.
Per case ex VAT
Loire
2003 Touraine Sauvignon 'M de Marionette' Lovely, pure, ripe aromas of mineral/ stone, citrus fruit with grassy notes. Crisp and clean on the palate with mineral/ stone flavours, hints of grass, gooseberries and a nice developing creaminess. Good length with the mineral/ stone flavours returning on the finish. (CG)
138.00
2005 Premier Vendage 'Gamay' Rich, aromatic and fruity. Youthful black/red cherry, herbs and a touch of sweet spice. Dry, low tannins, med-low acidity, soft, clean, very pure black/red berry/ cherry, black pepper, a touch of herbs, slightly grassy with a floral cherry note. Quiet serious, excellent depth, long finish with liquorice and coffee notes. (CG)
106.00
Except where indicated all wines are priced per case of 12x75cl exclusive of VAT and onward UK carriage.
Delivery charges (exclusive of VAT):-
1 case - £10.95
2-3 cases - £9.50
4 + cases - FREE
E&OE. All wines are available subject to remaining unsold.
For export and all customers requiring the facilities of a bond the majority of our wines are available without duty under bond.
Current duty rates per 12 x 75cl,
still wines £17.50
sparkling wines £22.40
fortified wines £23.32
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