Heaps of deliciousness, from the first gush to the last drip. Some waxy honey, lemon balm that shines with ripe, golden orchard fruit, but stays serious with a little flinty minerality. Chenin Blanc is special, especially when it’s from Anjou.

Domaine des Forges L'Audace Chenin Blanc 2023

Domaine Amirault Les Quateron Cremant de Loire Sparkling Brut NV

2022 is a little more complex rendition with more mineral impact, savoury saline and notes of straw, bitter lemon and talc. The palate is savoury and stoney, with lemon meal, salted rock and some pear pith. Yes, it’s delicious again and of course it'll go with oyster.

Bonnet-Huteau Dabinières Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine 2021

There’s aromatic lemon rind, crunchy stone fruits, chalky minerality & a bit of lemon puff too. Delicious.

Jean François Mérieau J'ose les Fines Bulles 2018

For a lovely, floral lift, throw in honey and apples. It’s a Sec/Dry styled Chenin – meaning there’s just enough to round things out, but nothing excessive. Will be mind-blowing with the fancy or budget Brie this afternoon in the park.

Vigneau Chevreau Vouvray Vigneau Selection 2022

Timothee Delalle La Burette Blanc 2023

Bone dry and very moreish. Pour for chamomile, tart lemon, peach fuzz and some nectarine. It’s a great time to be a Chardonnay lover. Take it to the park with some wedges of cheese and find a fountain so you can reminisce about the Palais Royal.

Alain & Christophe Le Capitaine Vouvray Sec 2023

This one is layered with blackcurrant leaf, chalky mineral tension, and brilliant ripe citrus. If you have a Poully Fumé drinker in your life that you want a special moment with, this is the bottle. It’s decided we’re going to the Loire Valley in 2025.