From clay-rich soils with a high granite content, Carbone is made from 70 year old Cabernet Franc vines. The fruit is destemmed, with the goal of showing off purity of fruit rather than extraction or dense tannins. Supple, lush... Read More
Domaine Belargus looks set to radically change perceptions of Anjou wines as one of the most exciting new-comers to the Loire Valley. They're an organic operation and employ single plots, old vines, low yields, long elevage,... Read More
Clos Saint Denis is located in the celebrated village of Morey, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. A wide range of aromas drift from the glass: floral, fruity, spicy and mineral. Floral and mineral flavors develop further... Read More
This perfumed and expressive white wine pairs perfectly with baked fish or pesto pastas. Gorgeously fresh, with flavors of peaches, pineapple, melon and white flowers.
This cuvee comes from the most southerly wine-growing area in France, on the Mediterranean coast a few kilometers from the Spanish border. It benefits from outstanding climatic conditions and great chalkly clay soils. This wine... 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.
The wines from Fleurie are so very aptly named and the wines always have a super floral note to them. Chignard is a 4th generation winemaking family with very old school ideas about what Beaujolais should taste and feel so they... Read More
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
As readers will know, the 2017 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru consists entirely of declassified young vine Musigny, and the wine naturally bears a certain resemblance to its big brother, unfurling in the glass with aromas of ripe cherries,... Read More
Another absolute gem of a wine is the 2020 Roc De Cambes, which is mostly Merlot from vines just next to the Domaine de Cambes vineyards. Black cherries, plums, black raspberries, vanilla bean, camphor, and graphite are just some... Read More
Generous, juicy fruit and vivid florals reflect the sun-kissed Mediterranean landscape of Corbières. The accents of herbal garrigue and vineyard stones offer just enough earthy terroir to counterbalance the chewy black... Read More
Blend of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with Basque grape variety called Egiodola, whose name translates to Pure Blood. Dark berry aromas with a bit of peppery spice, followed by a charming mid-palate and fine tannins. Aged in stainless... Read More
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
This sleek and pure blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah offers a floral aroma of violets, with a palate rich in ripe blackberries and a hint of black pepper. It's smooth-edged, featuring subtle tannins and a restrained 12.5%... Read More
Organically grown and harvested by hand, this 100% Cabernet Franc possesses weightless intensity and some nice density. In the glass, it's concentrated and spicy, showing an impressive array of leather, earth, tobacco, and... 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
The Anna Asmaquer Beaujolais is an old vines blend with profound minerality, a bright wild berry nose, and possesses typique Beaujolais finesse. This dry, fresh wine has notes of watermelon, strawberry, and tart cherry. Great... Read More
Domaine de la Prébende produces a deeply mineral Beaujolais from a predominantly clay and limestone terroir, a rarity in a region dominated by granite soils. The Anna Asmaquer Beaujolais is an old vines blend with profound... Read More
One of Jacky Blot most striking creations is his TRIPLE ZERO, a lightly sparkling wine that he describes as above all a natural wine that happens to have some bubbles. The three zeros imply the eschewing of chaptalization, tirage... Read More
50% Chardonnay, 50% Savagnin, co-fermented, all ouillé, spending 3 years in foudre. Notes of nutty, rich fruit with high toned saline intensity—absolutely delicious.
A wildly complex white wine that's not for the faint at heart. Understand well that this delicious, dry wine is anything but ordinary. Tangy with roasted hazelnuts, citrus rind and mineral abound. Drink lightly chilled. Comes... Read More
Stunning Vin Jaune made from 100% savagnin, aged under a film of flor (yeast) for over six years to create a very fine, refined and exceptionally long-flavoured Jura wine. Bone-dry with hints of ginger and walnuts, this is a glorious... 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
Super-ripe blackberry and plum fruit touched with leather, spice and smoke. The texture is impressively dense and concentrated, yet the wine never loses its silky elegance which lingers invitingly on the long finish. This is a... Read More