Dominique Joseph, Le Petit Saint Vincent, Les Clos Lyzières

The Loire Valley appellation traverses northern France along the stunning banks of the Loire River from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the city of Orléans in the east. From Pays Nantes, home to crisp whites of the Melon de Bourgogne varietal, through Anjou-Saumur and Touraine, the source of exquisite Cabernet Francs and Chenin Blancs, to the easternmost appellation of the Central Vineyards where Sauvignon Blanc finds its most classic expression, the Loire Valley is arguably the most diverse region in all of France and maybe in all of the world. It is home to incredible history, magnificent wines at their most classic and superb values across the board. Today’s offer is from an appellation that boasts history reaching back to Charlemagne and castles belonging to the Dukes of Anjou and French Kings of old. It is also stomping grounds for some of the most classic expressions of Cabernet Franc in the world. One of the most celebrated appellations within Anjou-Saumur is found in the Saum