A pure Pinot Noir blanc de noirs from the premier cru village of the same name. From a half-hectare of 40-year-old vines in the Les Sablons lieu-dit, it is an exotically perfumed, vivid blanc de noirs, courtesy of the limestone... 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
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
60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 15% Meunier sourced from more than 300 crus, including 85% grands and premiers crus; 15% fermented in old oak barrels. The complexity and richness of Special Cuvée is unparalleled among the... Read More
Made exclusively from pinot noir, this singular champagne expresses Champagne Bollinger's unique vision of this grape variety. The new Bollinger PN cuvée embodies the ambition to highlight the variety of expressions... Read More
When I was tasting Bollinger's brilliant Grande Année in this vintage, I was trying to imagine how good the 2008 Extra-Brut R. D. would be, as the style of the vintage seems almost perfectly adapted to this cuvée.... 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
Unlike many Sancerre Roses, Gerard harvests his Pinot specifically to make rosé by direct press, then into tank. It is not a selection of young vines as he has no young Pinot vines. What makes the rosé one year could... Read More
This fresh and zesty dry rose tastes of raspberries and strawberries, typical of the Campuget style. It is easy-drinking and clean, making it perfect for summertime meals or light appetizers.
“Sauvage” is Cattin’s new organic, sustainably farmed, vegan friendly label produced with minimal intervention, no additives and only the native/savage yeasts. This classic Alsatian Pinot Blanc has aromas of... 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
This full bodied Malbec from sustainable winemaker Pascal Verhaeghe shows incredible balance and freshness with notes of blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, and a surprising minerality from the stony soils it’s grown on.... Read More
Brilliant pale gold, persistent and fine bead. Smoky minerality reminiscent of Meursault Perrieres. Laser-like focus of fruit, precise and defined flavors of Anjou pear, granny smith apple, chanterelles, almost like an infusion... Read More
Charles Le Bel “1818” Brut NV is a delicious, classic champagne produced by the Billecart-Salmon family! It is made with near equal parts Chardonnay Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir and offers aromas of brioche, almonds... 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
Tasted at the Batailley vertical tasting the château, the 2010 Batailley may well have been the best wine in a tasting that encompassed three centuries of winemaking at the estate. The nose offers outstanding delineation... Read More
The 2019 Bellegrave (Pauillac) is showing nicely in bottle, offering up aromas of cassis and plums mingled with hints of pencil shavings and vanilla pod. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and seamless, it's elegantly layered,... Read More
This 100% Merlot from Chateau Bellevue is made from sustainably farmed vines and offers defined flavors of black cherry, raspberry, and spiced plum, with a hint of graphite. Aged in French oak for 8-10 months with minimal filtration... Read More
This splendidly perfumed wine offers up aromas and flavors of plums, black cherries, blackcurrants and smoky oak. Fleshy, round and generous, this Merlot-based wine is a real crowdpleaser.
Thanks to expressive fruit – but without excessive concentration – Château Bonnet's red wine is unquestionably charming. In fact, it is a benchmark in Bordeaux. The wine is best enjoyed on the young side,... Read More