Step into Summer with Loire Wines at Dan Murphy
Sydney, 08 november 2024
This summer, broaden your horizons with France’s most varied wine region. The Loire, in France’s northwest, offers a bountiful range of wines, each bursting with flavour,from crisp whites to fruity rosés, not forgetting about their elegant reds, and refreshing sparklings.
Spanning the length of the river of the same name, the Loire is a large region slightly tothe southwest of Paris and reaches all the way to the coast. The land here is lush and vibrant, often referred to as the ‘garden of France’. A region known for its castles and beautiful landscape is surely a great place to journey to for a summer – and with the varied terroir offering an equally varied selection of wines, there is something for everyone.
Closer to home, Loire Wines are collaborating with Dan Murphy’s and BWS to bring consumers a selection of exclusive in-store tastings throughout November and December with over sixty participating stores in New South Wales and Victoria – so step into summer and savour a sip of Loire Wines.
Eighteen different wines straight from the Loire will be available to try (and buy) throughout participating stores in two ‘bursts’, each spanning the course of two weeks.
The selected wines hail from 10 different appellations: Cabernet d’Anjou, Anjou, Haut Poitou, Crémant de Loire, Coteaux du Layon, Vouvray, Chinon, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Touraine and one IGP: IGP Val de Loire.
So why not take a step into summer, and browse the below sample of some of the exciting wines that will be on offer…
Don’t miss out – the exciting opportunity to sample some stunning Loire Wines whileyou shop is only in participating stores for a limited time! Make sure to kick off your summer and festive season the right way.
Use the link below to discover our full range and find your favourite wine:
Discover all Loire Wines available at Dan Murphy’s here:
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/list/loire-wines.
The tastings will be organised into two phases, each lasting two weeks.
Burst 1 will run from 7th to 20th November, featuring stores in New South Wales such as Double Bay,Mosman, Parramatta, and Coogee, and in Victoria, including Richmond, Prahran, and Brighton East.
Burst 2 will begin on 5th December and continue through to 18th December, with tastings at stores in New South Wales like Bondi Junction, Neutral Bay and Strathfield, and in Victoria, including Brunswick East, Kew, Coburg, and Fitzroy (for a full list of participating stores please see the end of this release).1
So why not take a step into summer, and browse the below sample of some of the So why not take a step into summer, and browse the below sample of some of the exciting wines that will be on offer…
Eighteen different wines straight from the Loire will be available to try (and buy)throughout participating stores in two ‘bursts’, each spanning the course of two weeks.
The selected wines hail from 10 different appellations: Cabernet d’Anjou, Anjou, Haut Poitou, Crémant de Loire, Coteaux du Layon, Vouvray, Chinon, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Touraine and one IGP: IGP Val de Loire.
Bubbles
Crémant de Loire, Veuve Amiot Brut – $18.99 – 12.5%
Offering a soft, fruity palate, this sparkling wine is a great option for upcoming
festivities. Incredibly versatile, enjoy this alongside anything from a light salad, yakitori skewers, or an exotic fruit dessert.
(Instagram: @veuve_amiot)
Pure Loire, Vouvray, Famille Bougrier – $24.99 – 12.5%
This dry sparkling Vouvray is very typical of a Chenin Blanc, offering notes of apricot, honey, and quince, with a touch of minerality. A stunning wine just on its own, this would also be perfect with lightly chargrilled chicken.
(Instagram: @famillebougrier
Crémant de Loire, Gratien & Meyer – $22.99 – 12%
A subtle, light sparkling wine presenting fresh notes of apple, green pear, and white blossom. The gentle bubbles on the palate make this a perfect option for summer drinks with friends – why not try it alongside some fresh seafood?
(Instagram: @gratienmeyer)
White Wine
IGP Val de Loire Sauvignon Blanc, La Planchelière – $14.99 – 12.5%
This light-bodied and dry white wine boasts an expressive floral profile, moving towards notes of exotic fruit on the palate. This would be ideal alongside some fresh crudites and dip.
(Instagram: @maisonlacheteau)
IGP Val de Loire Sauvignon Blanc, The Pebble – $18.99 – 12.5%
Produced from vineyards in the Touraine region, this Sauvignon Blanc is light, aromatic, and with a vibrant acidity. Perfect for a casual aperitif in the sun after work.
(Instagram: @fournierperefils)
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie, Domaine des Amoureux – $14.99 – 12%
This still white wine hails from the west of the Loire wine region and boasts a well- balanced palate with a pleasant roundness, and notes of citrus and yellow fruit.Another summer drinks go-to: this is a classic served alongside a platter of oysters.
(Instagram: @domaine_grenaudiere)
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie, Plessis Duval – $16.99 – 12%
Another stunning example of Muscadet, this is expressive and aromatic on the nose,with prominent notes of citrus and flowers. This is brought through onto the palate, joined by a refreshing minerality.
(Website: https://www.plessis-duval.com/en/)
Red Wine
Gamay, Touraine, Thierry Delaunay – $21.99 – 14%
This red wine from Touraine is made from 100% Gamay grapes. It offers a beautiful flavour profile of red fruits – think strawberries, cherries, red plums, all of this rounded off with soft tannins.
(Instagram: @joeldelaunaywines)
Chinon, Marquis de Surblet, Cabernet Franc – $14.99 – 12.5%
Chinon is known for its Cabernet Francs – and for good reason. This is a beautiful example of the style, boasting an intense bouquet of red fruits (and a hint of blackcurrant), with velvety tannins. A perfect accompaniment for a summer barbecue.
(Website: https://www.loire-proprietes.com/?lang=en)
Les Rouillières, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Frederic Mabileau – $52.99 – 12.5%
This stunning wine offers notes of liquorice and wild strawberries, underscored by blackberries and violets on the palate. Pair it with a rich tomato pasta to wow your family and friends this summer.
(Instagram: @fredericmabileau)
Dessert Wine
Le Savetier, Coteaux du Layon, Château la Varière – $47.99 – 11.5%
This dessert wine from the region is a stunning example of botrytised Chenin Blanc. This process has given the wine a delicious, rich, sweet palate with notes of pear andquince. Amazing paired with an apple pie or fruit tart.
(Instagram: @chateaulavariere)
About Loire Wines Council (Interloire)
InterLoire, the Loire Wines Council, brings together 3,000 winegrowers, merchants and cooperatives from France’s third largest appellation wine region, accounting for some 80% of the Loire’s total wine production by volume. Referred to as the Garden of France,
Loire is known for its magnificent chateaux, rich history and 3 distinct wine regions – Pays Nantais, Anjou-Saumur, Touraine – each with its own characteristics of grapes, appellations and styles. The wine-growing regions dotting the Loire’s banks feature more than 48,500 hectares of vineyards, 34 appellations of origin and 1 protected geographical indication. Selling 280 million bottles per year – be they red, rosé or white; still or sparkling; dry or semi-dry, supple or sweet –Loire is France’s leading producer of white wines and ranks second for rosés and sparkling wines. Australia is the Loire
Valley’s 7th export market in volume with 10,402 hectolitres exported in 2023, valued at €4.7 billion.
Website: www.vinsdeloire.fr/en
Instagram: @loirewines.official
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