These are some of the best wines of the vintage so if you can find them, don't hesitate. And as I never tire of pointing out, if you like old school wines that are built-to-age, these are for you,” says Allen Meadows... Read More
Aligoté is often treated as Chardonnay’s simpler, less noteworthy white wine counterpart in Burgundy. But the fact is, some wineries have been making Aligoté for ages, coaxing texture and complexity out of... Read More
This parcel is north of the village of Meursault, but higher on the slope than the neighboring “Les Corbins.” The resulting wine has excellent penetration on the palate and is normally dominated by its firm minerality... Read More
Clear and shiny goldish yellow, with green hints when young. The nose is fresh and fruity with notes of flowers and fruits (nuts, honey, acacia and citrus). The palate is medium-body, packed with delicate flavors of fruits with... Read More
Ostréa, the French word for oysters, refers to the limestone in the vineyards that resemble the mollusc. This unoaked Chardonnay comes from 25+ year old vines and is aged in stainless steel for 16 months. It has delicious... 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.
A fantastic Petit Chablis from a new producer on our radar. Citrus rind, white flowers, and wet stone all appear on the nose. The palate is focused, mineral, aromatic and wonderfully complex (especially for the money). The perfect... Read More
This is a fantastic wine from Sebastien Christophe—one of the hottest talents in Chablis right now. His wines are energetic, with salty minerality and lots of tension. This represents one of the best values in Grand Cru... Read More
For fans of unoaked Chardonnay that want to try something new! This little sleeper comes from the Beaujolais region, an area most often associated with red wine. This wine is aged on the lees in stainless steel and bottled unfiltered,... Read More
This is an estate, and a winemaker, that does everything well, but there’s no denying that Étienne has an especially deft touch with whites. The “Clos du Château” bottling, which Étienne has... Read More
Domaine des Crets is a newish project from two Burgundy obsessives who recently found their way to an organic estate in the Maconnais. Their Mâcon-Villages, with delicate citrus flavors, has a wonderful balance between liveliness,... Read More
The vineyards are 100% Chardonnay in Quintaine, a special “climat” of Clessé and are over 60 years old. Producers like the Janins are part of the tiny minority in Macon that hand harvest and barrel ferment (less... 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
This white wine made from Chardonnay comes from a very well situated plot of vines and enjoys a magnificent and complex terroir as it is planted on the scree of Montrachet, THE most sought after Grand Cru of the Côte de... Read More
This aromatic white Burgundy soars out of the glass, with aromas of citrus blossom, stone fruit and ginger. The wine is juicy with plenty of concentration yet is wrapped tightly by a chiseled, mineral finish that goes on and on.... 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
‘La Monatine’ is sneaky secret Meursault without the label, as the lieu-dit is located just next to the Château de Meursault, and part of it is classified as Meursault Village. Outstanding for the price. Round... Read More
As is almost invariably the case, Dauvissat's 2020 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons is sensual and perfumed, wafting from the glass with aromas of orange oil, peach, jasmine and nutmeg. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and enveloping,... 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
The name ‘Poruzots' originates from the word ‘Porroux' which means ‘stony place' in the local patois. It refers to the chalky terroir that confers a particular minerality and tautness to this premier... Read More
Troësmes is the very sunny eastern end of Beauroy, a bullnose end of a ridge which faces due south and can get hot. While the sun is here in this wine, the 2020 has retained tension and a firmness, and behind the weight and... Read More
100% Chardonnay. From hand-harvested estate vines averaging 20-25 years on clay-limestone soils. Natural-yeast-fermented—like all of Manciat's wines—and in this case aged in steel tank only. Sustainably farmed.... Read More
Jean-Philippe Fichet represents the third generation of winemakers in his family. In recent years, he has developed relationships with growers in 'cooler' terroirs in Rully and the Hautes Cotes de Beaune to expand his... Read More