Clos de la Briderie
Clos de la Briderie sits in Touraine, the heart of the Middle Loire Valley, where cool-climate conditions and limestone soils shape wines of clarity and structure. The winery's Vieilles Vignes Touraine-Mesland Rouge draws from mature Cabernet Franc vines, the region's signature red variety, delivering the mineral tension and dark fruit character the Loire is known for. A rosé blend—Touraine-Mesland Gris—combines Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, and Grolleau into a dry, food-friendly expression. The Vieilles Vigne Touraine-Mesland Blanc showcases Chenin Blanc, the Loire's defining white: a grape capable of remarkable aging potential and complexity. Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast have rated these releases, reflecting their place within the broader conversation around Loire Valley quality. The winery's focus on old-vine parcels and appellation-specific bottlings anchors its work in terroir and tradition.
Critics
Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast