2022 French Wine between $25 and $50

This Tavel is such an original wine that challenges the very definition of Tavel and rosé in general. A full-bodied, very dark, structured dry rosé from one of the few appellations producing exclusively rosé.... Read More

100% Jacquère from a single plot on the steep slopes of Apremont, perhaps the highest elevation in the appellation. A longer aging process of 18 months extracts the best of the terroir with a lively and saline style specific... Read More

In Marsannay, the often-overlooked northernmost appellation of the Côte de Nuits, Domaine Bart crafts wines that reveal the area's hidden potential. Their 2022 Marsannay Rouge showcases six generations of winemaking... Read More

Bertrand Stehelin's vines in Gigondas are planted between 100 and 300 meters above sea level and are all in the range of 70-90 years old. 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, and 5% Mourvèdre, this wine is intense and full-bodied,... Read More

This Saumur Rouge comes from a young south-west vineyard of Cabernet Franc in Brézé, in the lieu-dit La Ripaille. Known for his hands-off and terroir-focused approach, American-born Brendan Stater-West crafts wines... Read More

A gorgeous red Burgundy you can drink tonight made from a blend of parcels from Savigny. This regional Bourgogne is a bright, racy Pinot Noir that showcases Guillaume Camus' deft touch with Burgundian fruit. Aged in old barrels... Read More

The Béru family has owned the historical Château de Béru domain for 400 years. Athénaïs de Béru is rightly known for her Chablis, which is notably mineral and energized yet also has generous... Read More

The 2022 vintage balances ripeness with Chidaine’s signature restraint. There’s no oak, no excess—just pure, coiled Chenin: citrus, crushed stone, and a whisper of honeyed depth underneath all that tension. It’s... Read More

Domaine Clair Obscur, founded in 2006 by Pierre and Jennifer Clair in Corpeau, is a family-run vineyard known for its commitment to biodynamic farming and traditional winemaking practices. With roots dating back to the 1960s,... Read More

100% Vermentino from biodynamic vines planted on sandstone soil. This wine has a complex nose with notes of pepper, white peach, preserved lemon, tangerine, and iodine. Fresh, suave palate, beautiful volume, noble substance, persistent,... Read More

Catherine Hannoun is based in Port Lesney, a small commune about 15 minutes north of Arbois which exudes the tranquility many associate with the hills of Jura. Her Trousseau is super vibrant, with notes of crunchy red berries,... Read More

From granite-rich soils in the Clisson cru, Domaine de la Pépière’s top cuvée is a masterclass in what Muscadet can be when farmed organically, vinified with restraint, and aged on lees for extended... Read More

This Bourgogne Côte d'Or is produced from grapes that come exclusively from plots located in the commune of Meursault or on the edge of the Meursault village appellation. The attention during harvest, winemaking and... Read More

The Pic Joan estate covers just over 7 hectares and is located in the heart of the Collioure appellation, a unique vineyard with terraced vines on the edge of the Mediterranean. This beautiful blend of Grenache and Syrah is dominated... Read More

François and Anne Tardy are at the helm of this small family estate, which started bottling their wines in 1979. This Syrah comes from 30 year-old vines located in the Les Chassis terrace of Crozes-Hermitage. Floral, spicy,... Read More

Picture underground caves, a cellar straight out of prehistory, and an 18th-century wine press—Francois is living the winemaker dream! His transformative, character-filled wines are a testament to his few hectares of organic... Read More

Certified Organic Ugni (Blanc), Gros Manseng, and Colombard from the Gers on limestone vinified back at Saumon's cellar in Azay le Rideau. Fermented in stainless and part of the blend underwent old barrels and a foudre for... Read More

This varietal Grenache is made from Gramenon’s ‘younger’ vines (approx. 70 years old) in the Cotes du Rhone. Spicy, raw, and dark-fruited, this ain’t your average bottle of CDR. Pop one now, lay one down.... Read More

Leave it to Breton to take summer heat and turn it into a light summer breeze in a glass. No matter the elements, Breton always manages to bring out the best in his Gamay. His guiding principle is simply to make Morgon he wants... Read More

Guy Breton is one of the “Gang of Four,” known for using more traditional methods of vinification. He excludes pesticides and uses little to no sulfur dioxide, making this a natural wine through and through. This wine... Read More

After learning in Cornas and Alsace, Peron returned to Savoie in 2004 and set up shop in Chevaline to farm some of the steepest slopes in France. However many of these elusive vines are over 100 years old, so the mountain trek... Read More

With just two vintages behind him, Jean-Baptiste Hardy – a former winemaking student of Meursault master Jean-Marc Roulot – is already making some of our favourite Muscadets. Hardy’s ambitious single-plot Muscadets... Read More

Drouhin's Bourgogne Rouge is full of charm with delicious layers of red fruits like raspberry, red currants and wild strawberry. Medium-full bodied and energetic with smooth tannins and Drouhin's signature elegance.... Read More

An elegant and focused Chenin Blanc from a very cold site that shows notes of flint, white flowers, pineapple, and Anjou pear. A strong mineral component keeps everything fresh and clean, leading to a long salty finish.... Read More

“We were farmers before we were vignerons” Pierre-Andre and Anne Deplaude like to say with no small measure of pride. It’s often said that wines are made in the vineyard, not in the winery. When Pierre-Andre... Read More