Blanc d’Argile is a bare, naked chardonnay that bristles with energy, then quiets to the warmth of the cool autumn sun. Crunchy apple and complex herbal notes add to the wine’s stony, mineral power. It’s lovely... Read More
A nod to the wines of yesteryear by blending the three great grape varieties of Champagne with the four abandoned grape varieties, all vinified in Solera. It is one of the most intriguing wines in the range. Citrus, orchard fruit... Read More
A golden-reddish apricot color and opens with a very delicate, floral and herbal yet intense and vinous bouquet of red fruits, with warm, dry earth and spices and just a hint of oak. Bone dry (of course), fresh and elegant on... Read More
A deep golden amber color, with hints of exotic preserved fruit, honey and spice; a truly decadent experience. Nuances of hazelnut, chamomile and ginger notes accompanied by a balsamic hint. Interesting and profound while remaining... Read More
A beautiful shimmering hue, with elegant highlights, delicate and persistent ring of bubbles. Very clean and delicate nose, with subtle woody notes. Powerful mouth with hight precision, very fresh with toasted almond flavors.... Read More
Nose of white flowers and citrus. The champagne is supple, fine and round in the mouth, well supported by good freshness. Crisp apple and lemon and a touch of minerality on the finish.
This wine is the very embodiment of the Mediterranean sun, garrigue and abundance, with stunning intensity and the ability to age in bottle for 10-15 years. Focused with harmonious notes of spice and fruit, and fine tannins offering... Read More
The color is Ruby. The palate is medium-bodied with red fruit like strawberry and cherry stone. A pleasing bitterness on the finish. This has good length, fine mineral detail, and a nice herbal uptick on back end.
Sparkling gold with apricot reflections/fine, broad and very lively mousseux. The Shaman 18 smells seductively of vineyard peach, but also of red fruits reminiscent of wild raspberry and fresh blackberries. The fruit is accompanied... Read More
This is a Cornas that delivers admirably following a decanting. The mouth is superb, lusty and gentle with notes of blackberry, violet, lavender, raw meat and blueberry. Definitely accessible, but with obvious cellaring potential.... Read More
Nice nose of dried fruits, white fruits and citrus fruits, with a floral note. The champagne shows presence on the palate, and is quite powerful and aromatic. Broad on the palate with a lemony finish.
Bright and bold garnet. Rich with notes of spice, dark chocolate, red and black fruit. Generous on the palate, gourmand and fruity, smooth with blackberry, blackcurrant and velvety tannins. Long finish with spiced notes including... Read More
Ripe, but not in excess. A strong limestone character that gives it a nice texture. A very fine wine with a dominant red fruit flavor such as redcurrant, pomegranate with a spicy background and extremely fine tannins.
The Grand Chaliot vineyard is situated just south of Nuits-Saint-Georges, and the Ligniers work 1.25 hectares of 30-year-old vines there. Given its proximity to Nuits-Saint-Georges, this wine possesses a seriousness and complexity... Read More
The finished wine displays gorgeous harmony, with taut red fruits mingling with a mouth-coating sense of river rocks, and a just-so level of extraction that holds the wine together without contributing any hardness. Christophe... Read More
Les Matheny’s Trousseau is a brooding, serious beast, bristling with energy and thickly textured. Its brash, iron-inflected nose erupts from the glass like a missile, with pitch-black, spice-drenched fruit battling for attention... Read More
Dense garnet red. Aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries, dark cherries, plums, dried herbs, undergrowth, rocks and branches. Juicy, supple with subtle tannins and a lively, powerful acidic. A great charmer that is already a... Read More
Perfectly balanced as a non-dosé, its 20 percent of malolactic undoubtedly helping to create a better harmony of acidity, and while there is a pleasing depth of citrus and apple fruitiness, along with hints of dried mango... Read More
Garnet color with purplish reflections. Its nose releases freshness, notes of bigarreau and meadow flowers. Its mouth is sanguine and silky, with bright acidity carried over aromas of black cherries which recall its nose. Its... Read More
The Jura’s fullest bodied red variety, Tissot’s expression shows a profound purity that is just intoxicating. With blackberry and brandied cherry notes amplified by peppercorn and a touch of oak spice and lovely floral... Read More
The name Corbon is now a real cult for many enthusiasts, synonymous with the expressiveness of Chardonnay in one of its chosen Grand Cru or Avize. Here the Chardonnay gives wines of delicate power, elegant in their floral character,... Read More
Simple and elegant, L'Inattendue offers a beautiful effervescence, a delicate nose, and an aromatic combination of roundness, fruit and freshness. Ageing on lees 36 to 42 months. Dosage 7g / l.
Nose of ripe apple and notes of honey, a touch of lemon and hot stone. Round and fresh mouth, then almost tannic, with increasing acidity. The finish is chalky and refreshing, with a fairly pronounced bitterness reminiscent of... Read More
Medium, slightly transparent ruby red color. Aromas of sour cherries, sweet cherries, raspberry, blackcurrant, undergrowth and a subtle hint of gunpowder. Juicy, clear, sophisticated; ripe, agile acidity with well-integrated tannins.... Read More
Pétra rosé is an intensely fruity wine, with heady notes of red fruit, violets and vine peaches. A hint of herbaceousness and a light minerality give this rosé from the Alpilles its pep. Fresh and delicious.... Read More
“Le Clousot” encompasses Michel’s youngest Trousseau vines (30 years old), and as such it offers perhaps the least concentration but the most lift of his three pure-Trousseau bottlings, with high-toned cherry... Read More
The Bourdy Jura Rouge is a blend of Pinot Noir, Trousseau and Poulsard from high elevation alpine vineyards with various exposures. This wine really takes the drinker to its place of origin. Little red flowers, sweet herbs, perfume,... Read More
Aged for 4 years in barrel without being topped up before bottling. This is a “baby Vin Jaune” according to Jean Francois. Powerful aromatics and richness. Nutty, appley, spiced.
Aromas of tart lemon zest, toasted coconut, roasted almonds, sour green olives, cardamom, yellow flowers and sweet marzipan. Suspend all expectations of “Chardonnay-ness.” The startling bouquet of tropical, spicy and... Read More
A blend of Trousseau, Poulsard and Pinot Noir in equal measure. An extremely long and gentle maceration process imparts feather-light weight yet vibrant with unexpected texture and minerality. Lively red fruit notes on the palate.... Read More
A brilliant and intense color with golden reflections distilling elegant and discreet aromas of pink grapefruit, lychee, lemon, and especially of sliced yellow peach. With an ideal acidity carried by an admirably structured body,... Read More
Fresh crisp apples and lemons with hints of florals, chalk and a light saltiness on the mid-palate. The rich mouth feel is balanced with a saline minerality. Slight notes of hazelnuts and brioche on the finish.
Ripe green apples, stone minerals and musky honey. The palate is both firm and expansive, with a generous pinch of telltale Jurassic salt lengthening the complex, penetrating flavors of greengage and candied lemon. The “partial... Read More
Dry and lean with some more traditional notes of green apple and citrus upon opening, this wine goes through a metamorphosis the longer it’s exposed to air - green apple notes give way to baked apple, and citrus notes mellow... Read More
Brilliant magenta. Explosive red berry liqueur, incense and floral scents, along with hints of allspice and smoky minerals. Silky and seamless on the palate, offering deeply concentrated black raspberry, spicecake and violet and... Read More
50% Cabernet and 50% Merlot with aging both in used oak and in concrete eggs. ...a joyous, vibrant bouquet of blackberry and cedar with fragrant touches of iris petal says Neal Martin in Vinous. A delightful Bordeaux for current... Read More
Bone-dry and wonderfully aromatic, it offers a delicate mousse and compelling notes of grapefruit and green apple with hints of smoke, toast, and savory spice dancing over a stony mineral core. Incredibly refined and complex yet... Read More
With a tight core of saline terroir enveloped within ripe medium bodied fruit, this Chenin Blanc delivers a focused example of Thibaud’s style of ripe fruit matched with elegance and precision.
“La Montagne” refers to the elevated position of the vineyards, which gives the wine a particular light and lifted freshness and minerality. A pretty, ripe fruited wine with a hint of spices, all in perfect balance.... Read More
Notes of raspberries, plums, violets, cacao, and herbs. Generous and velvety with good freshness. Once bottled, they hold the wine in their cellar for eight to nine years in order to give time to the cabernet and petit verdot... Read More
Pure, mineral expression of Chardonnay delivers crushed stones, hints of chalk, and laser cut precision. Made from grapes grown on 40-50+ year old vines.
The wine presents a pale yellow color and a discreet, mineral nose highlighted by notes of lemon. On the palate, it is rich and fleshy, with a fresh, tangy finish that opens up delightfully.
Bright straw colored wine with green glints. The clean, racy nose reveals hints of grapefruit, white flowers and flintiness.On the palate, the attack is full and silky, rich and plump with underlying freshness.
Juicy yet with a Volnay-like sense of savory earth, its finesse and equilibrium allow it to sit comfortably alongside Bitouzet’s wines from more hallowed terroirs.
Francois’s Bourgogne Passetoutgrains, from the Grange... Read More
Les Picasses offers ripeness alongside finesse and elegance. Sourced from a 35-year-old vineyard on clay-limestone, it offers a gently creamy mid-palate while remaining delicate in texture. Ripe strawberry fruit flavors meet wild... Read More
Delicate and mouth filling bubbles. Floral notes on the nose, backed by honeyed elderflower, fleshy apricot, lightly toasty and mineral on the finish. Classic creaminess with vibrant acidity.
A fresh and elegant sparkling rosé. Underripe strawberry and white flowers on the nose, cherry blossom, delicate red fruits on the palate with a crisp mineral finish.
Aromas of ripe raspberry, strawberry and red currant with hints of rose and blood orange. The palate is fresh and creamy with raspberry and tart strawberry with a nice mineral kick and sappy fruit in the refreshing finish. 50%... Read More
Light to medium bodied and dry with notes of star fruit and white peach, tart strawberry, red plum, and raspberry, savory undertones and hints of toast and orange citrus, balanced chalky minerality, and medium plus acid.... Read More
Vivid and luscious, with notes of honeycomb, ripe apricot, and chamomile. It is both palate-coating and gentle, and its total lack of added sulfur manifests in a palate of great purity and directness. Macerated on the skins for... Read More
Elegant Sauvignon with a very distinct fruity aroma dominated by citrus (grapefruit) and at the same time floral elements – passion fruit, roses and white flowers. A smooth, delicate "vin feminine".
A very elegant and precise bouquet, which offers subtle leesy scents. The palate is underpinned by a fine line of acidity, concentrated yet tensile, with fresh pear and lemon thyme notes on the finish. As good a Mâcon-Villages,... Read More
This wine has a unique mineral character that is bone dry with zero residual sugar. Not a fruit bomb, but quite elegant and long with earthy red currant and black raspberry fruit. Enjoy, served slighty cool.... Read More
Le Bisou (the smooch), from the Loire geniuses Mosse family, is a one of a kind blend of Grolleau Noir, Pineau d'Aunis, Côt (Malbec), Grolleau Gris and Gamay. A delicious light red, fruity and spicy. Like kisses from... Read More
A fresh and energetic style, displaying fresh raspberry and cherry flavors with zesty mineral overtones. The palate consists of bitter cherry and red berry flavors. Juicy acidity lifts the fruit and carries it through a long,... Read More
Clean nose, bright, rich, soft and earthy. Aged in barrel for 12 months before being racked to concrete and stainless steel for an additional 8 months of aging before bottling.
Medium-gold in color. Aromas of key lime, peach, and lemon pith. Medium-full bodied on the palate, with a refreshing acidic grip. Aged in barrel for 12 months before being racked to concrete and stainless steel for an additional... Read More
Cuvée des Commandeurs bottles the essence of quality fruit, seeking to evoke pleasure and delight the senses. This accessible rosé was crafted to provide thirst-quenching freshness with vibrant fruitiness, without... Read More
A blend of Cabernet Franc and Grolleau grown on 25+ year old vines. Bright pink in the glass, the crunchy red fruits are explosive with a mid-palate of tension that cascades to a dry finish.
Pale golden hue, releasing a captivating bouquet of floral aromas, ripe peaches, and a whisper of citrus. The Sylvaner provides a crisp backbone, the Pinot Auxerrois contributes a creamy texture, and the Muscat Chasselas imparts... Read More
This soft, peachy white wine, backed by a nice tang of sweet-tart acidity, displaying flavors of apricot and Gala apple, with a hint of mango and a clean finish.
This is classic, Right Bank Bordeaux fruit. With a bouquet of spiced vanilla, plum, cassis and hints of leather, this red is broad and structed on the palate. Opulent and harmonious with ample tannins that are inviting yet approachable.... Read More
The nose is open, fruity and spicy, with notes of red fruits and black pepper. The palate is light and lined with fine tannins. It is a roguish wine, easy to drink and fresh, but which does not lack depth.
Crunchy and quenchable chillable red with red fruits jumping out of the glass. An abundant fruit cornucopia of red snappy cherry, raspberry and tart cranberry. It is a quintessential light drinking natural red wine.... Read More
100% Chardonnay from Manciat's oldest vines, which average 30 years and are planted on a slope of clay-limestone soils. Jean considers this to be his finest plot. The hand-harvested fruit is whole-cluster-pressed, naturally... Read More
Pale pink with silver highlights. Very open, this wine delivers from the first moment a cocktail of fruits reminiscent of citrus zest. These first impressions are confirmed as soon as the wine hits the palate and continue pleasantly... Read More
100% Syrah sourced from organically farmed vineyards and worked using biodynamic methods, in keeping with Matthieu's philosophy. The wine has a very expressive nose with layers of blackberry and black cherry fruit. The palate... Read More
Crisp, mouthwatering Sauvignon Blanc, blended with a splash of Chardonnay, which brings complexity, flesh, and notes of Meyer lemon and orchard fruit. The base of Sauvignon Blanc, meanwhile, provides freshness and liveliness as... Read More
If only every Sauvignon Blanc could taste like this! Nothing grassy or tropical about this little number from the eastern part of the Loire’s Touraine region. Instead, picture lime blossoms delivered via a lightning bolt... Read More
“Grand Classique” displays an uncanny equilibrium, with racy acidity wed to gleaming fruits that are just the right amount of vinous, all buttressed by an elegant, mouthwatering texture that speaks both to domaine’s... Read More
Lovely stone fruit and citrus fruit flavors. The wine is unoaked and is a quite unique expressive of Chardonnay which has wonderful underlying acidity and a beautiful freshness which balances perfectly with the aromatic fruit.... Read More
This is a richer style of Pinot Blanc, yet still fresh and elegant. Mouthwatering acidity enlivens flavors of citrus, apricot and lemon zest, leading to a stony and floral finish.
Aromas of apple and pear. Very lively, crisp, acid and mineral-driven, with a bare hint of richness from the sur lie factor, very much indicative of Pépière's granite-based terroir and clean, natural winemaking... Read More
The nose is delicate mix of white grapefruit, sage, and fresh white flowers, and the palate is fresh and rounded, only faintly herbal rather than overtly vegetal as some Sauvignon Blanc can be.
Purple tinged fruit, along with a hint of wild herbs and lovely floral notes akin to lavender and violets. A touch of supple tannin and a stony finish provide texture and just enough grit to this smooth-flowing rouge. It is a... Read More
This Cabernet Sauvignon touts a gorgeous bouquet of blackcurrant, gravel, mint, and violets. Fresh and lifted, the palate boasts additional notes of black cherry, plum, and blood orange. The finish is long and bright, shaped by... Read More
This wine is 100% Grenache and produces a classically spicy, full-bodied wine that speaks clearly of the “garrigue” of the region. Produced from the younger (but not young) vines (average 35 years old) of the estate.... Read More
Light yellow with green and golden reflections. A mineral and iodized nose with lime nuances. Round and fat on the palate due to a beautiful maturity of the grapes, yet racy in acidity. A round and fresh finish.
This beautifully mineral and saline Sauvignon Blanc shows a captivating bouquet of lime zest, white peach, lemongrass, and quince. The palate is bright and refreshing with flavors of grated ginger, jasmine tea, pink grapefruit... Read More
Dry, soft, and stony, with floral aromas of jasmine and orange rind. Fresh melon and apricot on the palate and a crisp, fine finish show off its elegance and versatility.
As brisk and aromatic as a late-autumn walk in the woods, this spectacular-value red epitomizes why Beaujolais is one of the most talked-about regions in the wine world right now.
Made form Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Cab Franc. Bright & thirst quenching Loire rosé. Bursting with aromas of crushed cherry, watermelon & herb, it is fleshy on the palate with intense flavors of cherry & raspberry.
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Marselan. On the nose, profound and vibrant, with notes of blackberries and crisp blackcurrant. On the palate, generous and greedy. Smooth, harmonious tannins in red berries, and... Read More
Vibrant aromas of, blueberry preserves, rhubarb, fresh cracked pepper, and red cherries seasoned with baking spices move in and out of the background as the wine evolves in the glass. On the palate, the wine has a polished, velvety,... Read More
An original rose with a very pale pink color plus grey and whitish tints. The bouquet reveals delightful red berry scents. A slight sparkle on the palate gives the wine all its freshness and brings out its fruit to the full. The... Read More
Pale salmon in color, it boasts aromas of bright red fruits, orange rinds and a hint of lemon zest. It’s incredibly smooth and dry, making it a great food wine– but this Rose is serious with depth and complexity, making... Read More
Bright red fruits like cranberry, strawberry, and raspberry, alongside a hint of cinnamon, wild herbs, and star anise. The palate follows the nose, and despite all those red fruit notes, is a markedly fresh and dry wine. We recommend... Read More
