Chateau De Plaisance Anjou Ronceray 2021

Petra Novak — Solid Loire red

7/10

The wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted something from the Loire that wasn't Muscadet or Sancerre. It's got proper structure and the fruit is ripe without being jammy. Good stuff but at £32 I'd save it for a special occasion.

Maxwell Green — Decent red, no fuss

7/10

I liked that you can just pour this and drink it without waiting around for it to open up. It's generous but not over the top. The 14% ABV is well hidden which is always a plus. Would pair it with a steak or a hearty pasta.

Marco Andretti — Absolutely loved this bottle

9/10

Saw this on a restaurant menu and ordered it on a whim. So glad I did. There's real depth and complexity in the middle — layers of flavour that kept me coming back for more. Tracked down a bottle online the next week. It's not cheap but it's worth it.