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 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.
Assembled just a few days before my tasting in July, the barrel sample of 2021 Marienburg GG shows clear, bright and fresh, just-ripe fruit (white peach) combined with a spicy slate tone. In the mouth, it's delicate, light... Read More
A library release from a great domaine in Chablis. This 1er cru spent an astounding 11 years aging on the fine lees before being bottled and then aged an addition couple of years in the cellar. Many believe Defaix's Cote de... Read More
Floral fragrances (acacia) mixed with refreshing aromas of citrus-fruit and hazelnuts on a hint of vanilla. Crisp, complex and well crafted with a tight and precise texture. Long mineral finish.
Fermented entirely in large Stockinger barrels, the “Domaine” white wine is a breathtaking achievement of pure minerality. Produced from very old inter-planted vineyards, this wine comprises roughly equal parts Macabeu... Read More
The 2021 Le Bourg is sited in one of the area's most-coveted vineyards, Brézé, offering a salty, tightly wound style. There are lemon, almond and apple flavors on this light-bodied yet firmly poised white with... Read More
100% organically farmed chardonnay sourced from a 0.96-hectare parcel in the village of Chassagne. A rich, vibrant mix of peaches, pears and citrus with white floral accents and fresh minerality, lively and long on the palate.... Read More
Domaine Rougeot has a long history of making superb white wines out of the famed village of Meursault. The “Les Grandes Gouttes” climat is located in the southern part of Meursault, next to Puligny-Montrachet. Whilst... Read More
Here's an incredible bargain in white Burgundy. Les Chevrières is one of the top vineyards in the commune of Chaintré, and is also one that was recently awarded 1er Cru status, starting with the 2020 vintage.... Read More
In a unique terroir in the world, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean at the base of the volcanic mountain of Pico, the vines are planted in the crevices of rocks next to the sea. Arinto dos Azores is an autochthonous variety,... Read More
Far Mountain is based on the belief that some of the greatest potential for wine in California – and anywhere in the world – exists in remote pockets in the mountains of the Sonoma Valley. The growers the winery works... Read More
One of the three grand cru Rieslings made at Gunderloch (Hipping, Pettenthal, Rothenberg). The Pettenthal site has sandier soils and smaller rocks than Rothenberg with a deep topsoil. The wine is 100% aged in 600L neutral barrels,... Read More
Grossi Laüe signifies the finest vineyards in Alsace dialect and represents an equivalent to the German Grosses Gewächs or the Burgundian Grand Cru. Grapes are from a selection of the 3 finest plots of the Hugel estate... Read More
Pristine expression of fruit. Immediately showing great balance of sweetness and acidity, a bit creamier than the Kabinett, lovely stone fruit, very elegant with that kick from the well known Graacher acidity. Good length with... Read More
The 2022 Saint-Aubin Champ Tirant has a cohesive bouquet: deft touches of yellow fruit, beeswax and a hint of blackcurrant leaf. The palate is well-balanced with a tangy entry, a keen thread of acidity, orange rind and tangerine... Read More
Lingua Franca Estate Chardonnay’s aroma is a combination of creamy lemon custard, struck flint, grapefruit zest, with the floral note of jasmine. On the palate it is creamy with peaches and citrus fruit notes and a bright,... Read More
60 year old Chenin vines grown on pure schist make this one of Patrick Baudouin's very best dry white wines. His vineyards are certified, but well beyond the typical organic practice. They are somewhat magical in expression.... Read More
From two plots in Meursault and Volnay, this exceptional Bourgogne Blanc shines with white peach, wet limestone and wild flowers. Amazing energy and density complement these citrus flavors, finishing with a clean saline minerality.... Read More
Purple Hands is a low input, purity-driven organic winery. Our Chardonnay is barrel fermented, and aged on the lees for one year. It goes through full malolactic fermentaion, and the final wine has notes of lime, lemons, stone,... Read More
The Shäfer-Fröhilich consummation occurred in the 1970’s, but the family’s cultivation of vines reaches back to the 1800’s. In recent history the family has brought prestige and notoriety to the village... Read More
The Niederberg Helden Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel is exceptionally fruit-forward and velvety with an immensely silky texture. Due to its vital fruit acidity, this wine is wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate. Hints of nectarine... Read More
As a blend of our best Chardonnay vineyard sites, the Estate bottling is always one of the most compelling illustrations of our mountain estate. The wine is blended with discerning precision, balancing aromatic intrigue, texture... Read More
From the estate’s finest holding, situated in the middle of the slope overlooking the Rhone, this cuvee from the famed “Cote Chatillon” lieu-dit has long been the flagship Condrieu of Domaine Gerard. The richness... Read More