Benoit Daridan took over the family winery in 2001 after many years of study and work experience around the world. As the seventh generation to take over the small 15 hectare farm, Benoit has worked tirelessly to protect and promote the family traditions of passion for the regions terror. The vineyard is perfectly positioned between arguably the Loire Valley’s most two most famous properties: Chateau de Cheverny and Chateau de Chambord. While most of the vineyard is made up of young vines, they do pride themselves on a tiny two hectare plot of 50 year old vines.

You would think this wine was from the region of Burgundy based on its blend and style, but it is a fresher, possibly softer version coming from similar soil types in the ancient Loire Valley. It is mostly Pinot Noir with a little Gamay added; a Loire version of the Burgundy Passetoutgrain.

DETAILS:

Country
France
Variety
Gamay
Body Weight
Light Body
Region
Loire
Variety
Pinot Noir
Wine Type
Red
Region
Val de Loire

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WINE DELIVERY WITHIN THE CINCINNATI AREA

We do our best to have all orders placed BEFORE NOON delivered SAME DAY. All orders placed after noon, will be delivered the next day. Cincinnati orders over $150 in certain areas will receive FREE DELIVERY. Delivery distances defined by zip codes. See delivery zones below.

IN-STORE WINE PICKUP – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

If you’d prefer to pick up your order at our office in OTR shoot us a message and we’ll schedule a pickup time.

WINE SHIPPING

The cost of shipping varies depending on what shipping option buyer selects as well as destination and number of bottles. The appropriate UPS shipping rates will be calculated at checkout.

In the case of shipments outside of Ohio, the sole responsibility for complying with local regulations or tax requirements rests with the customer.

It is the purchaser’s responsibility to provide a current, shippable, physical delivery address. In the event a shipment cannot be delivered due to an incorrect address provided by the purchaser, or after three delivery attempts by the carrier, Hart & Cru reserves the right to charge purchaser the applicable carrier fee for rerouting to an alternative address or re-shipping to the same address.

DELIVERY ZONE 1 ( FREE DELIVERY OVER $150 OTHERWISE $10 ) :

45111 - 45147 -45174 - 45202 - 45203 - 45204 - 45205 - 45206 - 45207 - 45208 -45209 - 45211 - 45212 - 45213 - 45214 - 45215 - 45216 - 45217 - 45218 - 45219 - 45220 - 45221 - 45223 - 45224 -45225 - 45226 -45227 - 45229 - 45231 - 45232 - 45236 - 45237 - 45238 - 45239 - 45241 - 45242 - 45243 - 45244

DELIVERY ZONE 2 ( $10 DELIVERY ) :

45011 - 45014 - 45039 - 45040 - 45051 - 45069 - 45122 - 45140 - 45150 - 45230 - 45233 - 45240 - 45245 - 45246 - 45247 - 45248 - 45249 - 45250 - 45251 - 45252 – 45255

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Catherine et Pierre Breton, Val de Loire Grolleau 2020

$35.00

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Variety: Grolleau

As the wine world talks about Catherine and Pierre Breton, one will hear them referenced as "real life bon vivants vignerons." I love this description so much as it perfectly captures the soul of this married couple. From the beginning, they have truly wanted to have fun in life and to make unadulterated natural wines long before the hipness of the natural wine scene took hold. Recently, they started the three-year process of seeking biodynamic certification. In fact, they have become international icons for the natural wine movement in an area where the climate and soil can make organic practices difficult. They are based in Bourgueil in the Loire Valley and have an impressive spread of vineyards ranging in soils and vine age. One might say the innovative couple is well ahead of the game and doing it with charm and grace.

Grolleau is one of the varieties from the Loire Valley simply flying under the radar. It is light and fruity, not unlike Gamay. This comes from 60 year old vines and is treated similarly to Beaujolais as it undergoes three weeks of carbonic maceration.

DETAILS:

Farming
Biodynamic
Country
France
Body Weight
Light Body
Region
Loire
Farming
Organic
Wine Type
Red
Region
Val de Loire

SHIPPING & DELIVERY POLICY

Buyer Must be 21 to Purchase Alcohol

WINE DELIVERY WITHIN THE CINCINNATI AREA

IN-STORE WINE PICKUP – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

If you’d prefer to pick up your order at our office in OTR shoot us a message and we’ll schedule a pickup time.

WINE SHIPPING

The cost of shipping varies depending on what shipping option buyer selects as well as destination and number of bottles. The appropriate UPS shipping rates will be calculated at checkout.

In the case of shipments outside of Ohio, the sole responsibility for complying with local regulations or tax requirements rests with the customer.

DELIVERY ZONE 1 ( FREE DELIVERY OVER $150 OTHERWISE $10 ) :

DELIVERY ZONE 2 ( $10 DELIVERY ) :

45011 - 45014 - 45039 - 45040 - 45051 - 45069 - 45122 - 45140 - 45150 - 45230 - 45233 - 45240 - 45245 - 45246 - 45247 - 45248 - 45249 - 45250 - 45251 - 45252 – 45255

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La Croix de Chaintres, Saumur-Champigny 2018

$25.00

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Variety: Cabernet Franc

Hailing from the central Loire Valley comes the small standout appellation of Saumur Champigny. Named for the city of Saumur and the village of Champigny, it’s nestled between Bourgueil, Chinon, and Anjou. This is an area famed for its Cabernet Franc, but Saumur Champigny is an exception to the typical style. The wines are less rustic and tannic, more light and fresh. Instead of ageing in concrete, this Cabernet Franc ages in stainless steel tanks. The screw-cap closure allows the wine to retain its freshness, instilling its drink-me-now mentality. The history of the La Crois de Chaintres began four generations ago; father Paul and son Frédrik built up this estate to where it is today. Frédrik continues to steer the winery in a more natural direction; he employs sustainable farming and has converted more than half of the vines to organic practices.

DETAILS:

Variety
Cabernet Franc
Country
France
Region
Loire
Wine Type
Red
Appellation
Saumur-Champigny
Appellation
Saumur-Champigny
Region
Val de Loire

SHIPPING & DELIVERY POLICY

Buyer Must be 21 to Purchase Alcohol

WINE DELIVERY WITHIN THE CINCINNATI AREA

IN-STORE WINE PICKUP – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

If you’d prefer to pick up your order at our office in OTR shoot us a message and we’ll schedule a pickup time.

WINE SHIPPING

The cost of shipping varies depending on what shipping option buyer selects as well as destination and number of bottles. The appropriate UPS shipping rates will be calculated at checkout.

In the case of shipments outside of Ohio, the sole responsibility for complying with local regulations or tax requirements rests with the customer.

DELIVERY ZONE 1 ( FREE DELIVERY OVER $150 OTHERWISE $10 ) :

DELIVERY ZONE 2 ( $10 DELIVERY ) :

45011 - 45014 - 45039 - 45040 - 45051 - 45069 - 45122 - 45140 - 45150 - 45230 - 45233 - 45240 - 45245 - 45246 - 45247 - 45248 - 45249 - 45250 - 45251 - 45252 – 45255

If you have questions about getting wine to you, please reach out at: thecru@hartandcru.com

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