French Red Wine (Vin Rouge) Region|Loire | Wayward Wines

Region – Loire

Sébastien David
Hurluberlu 2024

Cabernet Franc at its brightest, freshest + crunchiest. Juicy, vegetal, with herbal perfume. A notorious wine with cult following and highly distinctive bottle. Find out more.

  • Region Bourgueil, Loire, France
  • Grapes Cabernet Franc
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£18.75

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Noëlla Morantin
Momu 2020

Aromatically this is a textbook example of the grape; plush, brightly-toned notes of red berries, charred capsicum and ground coffee are vibrant and upfront. On the palate the wine is glossy, with deep, sumptuous fruit and gentle bitters leading into detailed granular tannins and a stony, mineral backbone. Find out more.

  • Region Touraine, Loire, France
  • Grapes Cabernet Franc
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£34

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Pierre Borel
'Clos de Pavée' Bourgueil 2021

A fresh, young-vine Bourgueil with plenty of bright red cherry fruit, herbaceous capsicum aromas and dark chocolate bitters in the finish. Plush, bright and an incredibly versatile wine for the table. Find out more.

  • Region Bourgueil, Loire, France
  • Grapes Cabernet Franc
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£24.50

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François Saint-Lô
Bois Guyon 2019

Impressively refined Cabernet Franc from very old vines. A glossy texture and fine-grained tannins that can only be achieved with patient winemaking. Showing all the dark fruit and herbaceous qualities we love in this grape. Find out more.

  • Region Saumur, Loire, France
  • Grapes Cabernet Franc
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£37

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Landron-Chartier
Espirit Detente Rouge 2023

Ruby-red Gamay. On the nose you’ll find plenty of juicy red fruits, cherries and red currants alongside a light savoury, spicy note. Find out more.

  • Region Nantes, Loire, France
  • Grapes Gamay
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£20.50

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Jean-Pierre Robinot
Lumière des Sens 2022

Compact and elegant with plenty of those classic white peppercorn and wild herb characteristics associated with Pineau d’Aunis – things we love! A slick, supple feel to the body sits with neat tannins framing layers of dark fruit, liquorice and spice. Find out more.

  • Region Jasnières, Loire, France
  • Grapes Pineau d'Aunis
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£44.75

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Jerome Saurigny
Biclir 2022

A category defying red/white blend, light, fragrant, a touch more tannin + green fruit than previous cuvées, still lithe + bloody with pretty floral aromatics Find out more.

  • Region Rochefort sur Layon, Loire, France
  • Grapes Grolleau, Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc & Sauvignon Blanc
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£47.50

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Mikaël Bouges
Les Couilles d'Anes 2021

A serious wine with a silly name - Couilles d'Anes translates as 'donkey balls', a colloquial term coined by the local vigneron to describe the unusual black stones that can be found dotting the vineyard soils in certain locations. A delightfully aromatic vintage, bright cherry and bramble fruits meld with a violet perfume in the glass. Find out more.

  • Region Touraine, Loire, France
  • Grapes Côt
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£28

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Pierre Borel
Brindezingue 2023

On the nose it screams the varietal: the distinctive charred green capsicum aromatics are high in the mix, with black cherry, blackcurrant and some savoury depth. On the palate the wine remains light, brisk and incredibly easy to get along with. Find out more.

  • Region Bourgueil, Loire, France
  • Grapes Cabernet Franc
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£20.50

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Pierre Borel
L'homme Canon Rouge 2024

It's a straight-up expression of the grape that succeeds in its unfussy character - crunchy, bright and brisk over the palate. Fresh red and black cherry with that hallmark note of herbaceous capsicum, this youthful wine is sure to slake a thirst. Find out more.

  • Region Bourgueil, Loire, France
  • Grapes Cabernet Franc
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£19.75

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Olivier Cousin
Qvevri 2023

The most elemental of all of the wines, there are rugged flecks of volatility to the aromatics, with flashes of wild bramble showing themselves in-between. Find out more.

  • Region Anjou, Loire, France
  • Grapes Cabernet Franc
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£34.50

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Jean-Pierre Robinot
Camille 2018

The absolute upper echelon of our offering from the Robinot cellars. A remarkable wine, from a historic vineyard for Pineau d’Aunis where the plants are over a hundred years of age. A true vin de garde of rare depth and complexity, it possesses a tightrope balance and history tells us this will reward drinkers for decades to come. Find out more.

  • Region Jasnières, Loire, France
  • Grapes Pineau d'Aunis
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£121

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Noëlla Morantin
Mon Cher 2022

A crush of dark fruit, bright acidity and iron-like streak, softened with some creamy, lactic notes then deliciously smooth on the way down. Savoury charcoal bitters tail in the finish - a great vintage that sheds the carbo style of last year. Find out more.

  • Region Touraine, Loire, France
  • Grapes Gamay
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£27

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Mariette & Albéric
L’Abiizze 2023

This vintage is a touch lighter than previous, with bright aromatic fruit, vivid acidity and a nice touch of roundness and spice from time in old barrel. Find out more.

  • Region Rablay-sur-Layon, Loire, France
  • Grapes Grolleau, Chenin Blanc & Cabernet Franc
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£32.25

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Les Vignes de Babass
Au Bon Secours 2022

More spiced than fruity, with a distinct stony, blood-like minerality sitting above pure red fruits. Try it chilled. Find out more.

  • Region Layon, Loire, France
  • Grapes Gamay
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£28.50

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Laurent Saillard
Ça Se Discute 2024

Vibrant, bright and featherweight on the palate. Beautiful aromatics, plenty of little red fruits with just a hint of cracked white peppercorn notes we love . Find out more.

  • Region Touraine, Loire, France
  • Grapes Pineau d'Aunis
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£25

Mikaël Bouges
Les Couilles d'Anes 2022

A serious wine with a silly name - Couilles d'Anes translates as 'donkey balls', a colloquial term coined by the local vigneron to describe the unusual black stones that can be found dotting the vineyard soils in certain locations. A delightfully aromatic vintage, bright cherry and bramble fruits meld with a violet perfume in the glass. Find out more.

  • Region Touraine, Loire, France
  • Grapes Côt
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£29

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