Forges Summer Dozen
3 bottles each of the four Forges wines above with a discount of 14% saving over £20
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Forges, Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Val de Loire, 2024
There’s much to praise here: an accessible, fruity, Loire Sauvignon Blanc that comes in at just 11% this year. Crisp, grassy, green apple fruit to the fore. Enjoyable with or without food. Now-2026
ColourWhite
RegionLoire
GrowerForges
Grape VarietySauvignon Blanc
Vintage2024
ABV11%
Bottle75cl
CodeFOR724
Loire Valley
In early February I undertook our annual visit to the wine fair in Angers, escaping the snow which engulfed much of the UK during that week.
This is the yearly opportunity for the vast majority of vignerons in the Loire valley to show off their latest offerings to the rest of the world. The early season’s weather in 2008 was not kind, with variously frost, hail and torrential...
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Sauvignon Blanc
Origins
- Probably in Bordeaux region
- Parent of red grape Cabernet Sauvignon (established by DNA analysis)
Characteristics
- Vigorous plant, so can be too leafy and overproductive
- Aromas and flavours described as: herbaceous, grassy and nettley; Gooseberries; but can also show more tropical fruits...
Forges, Tendresse, Chenin Blanc, Demi-Sec, Val de Loire, 2024
New for the summer of 2025, a delightful, lowish-alcohol medium Chenin. Very pale colour, forward and juicy with sweet stone fruit notes and crisp acidity on the finish. Very much a wine for the garden and sunny afternoons. Only 10% alcohol too. Now-2027
ColourWhite
RegionLoire
GrowerForges
Grape VarietyChenin Blanc
Vintage2024
ABV10%
Bottle75cl
CodeFOR024
Loire Valley
In early February I undertook our annual visit to the wine fair in Angers, escaping the snow which engulfed much of the UK during that week.
This is the yearly opportunity for the vast majority of vignerons in the Loire valley to show off their latest offerings to the rest of the world. The early season’s weather in 2008 was not kind, with variously frost, hail and torrential...
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Chenin Blanc
Origins
- Anjou in the Loire, where documented in the 9thC
- Also known as Pineau in the Loire, Steen in South Africa
Characteristics
- Naturally productive and high yielding
- Huge range of styles: bone dry (e.g. Savennières); off-dry (e.g. old fashioned South African "Steen"); medium dry (e.g....
Forges, Chenin de Loire, 2024
We have been buying from Domaine des Forges for over twenty years. They make a terrific range of dry and sweet Chenin Blancs, plus reds too, all offering remarkable value.
This is lighter than previous vintages thanks to the cooler summer, with notes of white peach and apricot. As always, this goes excellently with spicy food, especially Thai with its vibrant lemongrass and lime leaf flavours. Now-2027
ColourWhite
RegionLoire
GrowerForges
Grape VarietyChenin Blanc
Vintage2024
ABV11.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeFOR824
Loire Valley
In early February I undertook our annual visit to the wine fair in Angers, escaping the snow which engulfed much of the UK during that week.
This is the yearly opportunity for the vast majority of vignerons in the Loire valley to show off their latest offerings to the rest of the world. The early season’s weather in 2008 was not kind, with variously frost, hail and torrential...
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Chenin Blanc
Origins
- Anjou in the Loire, where documented in the 9thC
- Also known as Pineau in the Loire, Steen in South Africa
Characteristics
- Naturally productive and high yielding
- Huge range of styles: bone dry (e.g. Savennières); off-dry (e.g. old fashioned South African "Steen"); medium dry (e.g....
Forges, Anjou Rouge, 2023
100% Cabernet Franc with no oak used. A very classic nose – blackcurrant leaf and raspberry fruit – followed by an impressively balanced, medium-bodied palate with cassis fruit and a hint of minerality from the slatey soils. Very well made and a pleasing 12.5% abv too. Lightly chill and bring on some cold cuts, charcuterie and jambon persillé. Brilliant at this price. Now-2027
ColourRed
RegionLoire
GrowerForges
Grape VarietyCabernet Franc
Vintage2022
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeFOR123
Loire Valley
In early February I undertook our annual visit to the wine fair in Angers, escaping the snow which engulfed much of the UK during that week.
This is the yearly opportunity for the vast majority of vignerons in the Loire valley to show off their latest offerings to the rest of the world. The early season’s weather in 2008 was not kind, with variously frost, hail and torrential...
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Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Francis a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon.
A cross of it with Sauvignon Blanc resulted in Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc tends to be softer and has less tannins than Cabernet Sauvignon, although the two can be difficult to distinguish. Many of the red wines of the Loire are primarily Cabernet Franc.
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Forges Summer Dozen
3 bottles each of the four Forges wines above with a discount of 14% saving over £20
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
This was yet another quick and painless transaction, as I have come to expect from SV&S.Read More
