As early as 1513, the Mellot family was involved in growing wine grapes and making wine, and in 1668, César Mellot was appointed as Wine Advisor to Louis XIV! Today the family continues the business creating wines like... Read More
This is a Champagne that I never tire of. Made from estate vines in the Cotes de Blancs from a 4th generation grower, this wine is partially vinified in oak and is aged 4 years on the lees. It's got a creamy mouthfeel, and... Read More
The Knoll is always intriguing as a wine of contrast. Rose petal and ripe grapefruit aromas are underlaid by a distinct smokiness. A rich and explosive palate of apricot marmalade and lemon curd, but with an intense grapefruit... Read More
Sinewy, earthy and full of spice, this well-made wine is lush and sumptuous, with firm, focused tannins and integrated oak. Black cherry, cinnamon and nutmeg meld on the structured, full-bodied palate, with a graceful hint of... Read More
This is old-vine Cabernet Franc from the north-facing slopes of the La Grande Maille lieu-dit on black schist soils. Fermented naturally and aged 10 months in barrel without racking. Bottled with a light touch of sulfur (10 mg/L... Read More
The Brut Réserve is a blend of 70% wines from the base year with the balance reserve wines, composed from approximately one-third each of the three major varieties. A model of harmony, nuance and verve, it is a pure expression... Read More
Croix Boissée is Baudry's top bottling; it comes from very old vines on gravel and sandy soils with a layer of white limestone subsoil that gives the wine that unique mineral backbone and structural depth that sets... Read More
Domaine Bernard Gripa's Saint-Joseph Syrah epitomizes Saint-Joseph. Produced from Syrah vines aged between 30 and 45 years, these mature vineyards are planted on terraced granite soils.
Berge is a parcel of the oldest vines planted to Kieselsandstein located near the top of the Stettener Pulvermächer. Long maceration, elevage in 500L barrel, and then longer aging in bottle before releasing on Jochen’s... Read More
One of Chavignol's most historic vineyards, Clos de Beaujeu is the source of some of Boulay's deepest, most structured wines. Bursting with salty minerality and bitter citrus, this wine is serious, but also seriously pleasurable.... Read More
This cuvée is a blend of the younger vines found in the various crus. There is never excess here, no attempt to showboat or to flaunt an image of power. Balance is the key element in faithfully rendering a Barolo of great... Read More
Old Hill Ranch is a historic California Grand Cru if ever there was one. Planted in the 1885, this dry-farmed, organic vineyard is the pinnacle of old vine viticulture and farming. The Ancient Field Blend ends up being about 65%... Read More
This Chard shows aromas of ripe golden apple with white peach and notes of sweet oak. On the palate, apple and pear characters are balanced by fresh acidity, and the finish is clean, with appealing mineral notes.
The tiny Cappellano estate in Serralunga d’Alba is beloved worldwide for its steadfastly traditional, charming, and profound Barolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto. But did you know the family invented the sublime elixir known as... Read More
The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is remarkably pretty, wafting up with a blend of violets and lavender before giving way to steeped plum lifted by mint. This is racy and sleek, with cooling acidity and mineral tones that excite... Read More
This wine was born from Giovanni d'Orsi's dream of being able to best express the uniqueness of the Chianti area, developing a pure Sangiovese that is produced only in the best vintages. It is the result of a careful selection... Read More
The Caloz family established their domaine in 1960, setting up their home and cellar in the village of Miege which is at the southern end of the Valais. Heida-Paien is the Swiss version of the famous Savagnin grape however it... Read More
From fifty year old vines of Pinot Noir planted in one of the steepest, shallowest parts of Saint Romain. True to site, even in a warmer vintage such as this, it remains bright and lifted, with notes of raspberry, earth and chalk... Read More
Contrary to popular belief, it is indeed possible to locate small, artisan winemakers in Bordeaux's left bank. Our import partner Rosenthal Wine Merchant discovered this property only recently and we are glad they did! Chateau... Read More
Structured with chalk, dark-chocolate, berry and walnut character. Full-bodied, tight and focused. Long finish. Serious wine that’s very mineral. Currently in a prime drinking window and good to save through 2034.... Read More
The 2019 Château Faugères is ripe and upfront. Blackberries, black cherries, tobacco, chocolate oak, and lots of minerality define the aromatics, and it’s medium to full-bodied, with a round, layered mouthfeel,... Read More
This premium Saint-Estephe red wine from Chateau Haut-Marbuzet has a dark, intense color and an opulent, rich palate. Made from 30-year-old vines on Günzian gravel and clay-limestone soil, it is aged in new French oak barrels.... Read More