Our discovery of Les Trois Marchands (The Three Merchants) at Cour-Cheverny (41 Loir-et-Cher, Centre) was a recommendation from Michel Gendrier at nearby Domaine des Huards- and we have been back at least half-a-dozen times since.
Situated about 12km south of Blois, it is ideally situated for the Touraine chateaux and vineyards, including Domaine Octavie at Oisly.
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Interesting and individual selection of French wines including
DOMAINE DES HUARDS, Cour-Cheverny AC
Cuvée Francois 1er 2002, Romorantin
£ 8.25
The little known Romorantin grape is now exclusive to Cour-Cheverny. A favourite of Leonardo de Vinci, it produces a very individual wine. Dry with subtle fruits and a slightly “sherried” flavour.
Martlet Wines is internet-based (no shop) and provides a slightly quirky [...]