Tucked away just east of the town of Occidental, Charles Heintz Vineyard is one of the region’s oldest historic vineyard sites. This site begged for wine grapes, specifically Chardonnay, with its classic Goldridge sandy... Read More
A generous and elegant wine. The intense nose reveals aromas of flowers, brioche and lemon confit, evolving over the years to nuances of toasted hazelnut and spices. On the palate, the wine is complex and forward, its long persistence... Read More
A beautiful aromatic intensity developing delicate floral notes (small white flowers, blackcurrants) followed by powerful mineral aromas (pebbles and gun powder). An elegant bouquet, complex and typical of the richness of this... Read More
Apple, pear, peach, apricot, lemon, lime, orange, pineapple, kiwi, butter, cream and vanilla. This cuvée is notable for its clear expression of the chalk of its soil combined with a powerful presence on the palate. The... Read More
An aromatic bouquet that's delicate and nuanced. Fragrances of orchard fruits, such as apples and pears, intertwine with hints of citrus zest, floral notes like white blossoms, and subtle mineral undertones.Refined and nuanced... Read More
Cool and airy aromas of citrus confit, algae and sea breeze slide gracefully into rich, generous and caressing flavors that possess even better mid-palate density while exhibiting sneaky good length on the very dry though again,... Read More
Moderate wood sets off pretty and ripe aromas that include notes of iodine, citrus confit, acacia blossom and poached pear. There is both solid volume and intensity to the lemony, delicious and vibrant medium-bodied flavors that... Read More
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
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.
The 2009 Guiraud has a complex, precocious bouquet with honeysuckle and jasmine notes, hints of dried honey and white peach. It is tightly wound but very precise. The palate is pure and tense in the mouth – great precision... Read More
This Chardonnay shows aromas of ripe golden apple with white peach, cream and notes of sweet oak. On the palate, apple and pear characters are balanced by fresh acidity. It's medium-bodied with crisp acidity. Creamy and straightforward.... Read More
On the nose, beautiful aromas of ripe yellow peach, meyer lemon, and chamomile mingle together with hints of clove and vanilla. The peach, lemon, and vanilla spices continue onto the palate which is rich and concentrated, the... Read More
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 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
A pale straw hue. Aromas of flint, brioche, and lemon curd. A beautifully delicate and pristine Chardonnay. Aging will only help this wine develop weight and complexity.
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
Showing plenty of intensity, seductive pear, lime and green to apple scents laced with wet stone, dried honey and oyster shell like notes evolve out of the glass. Possessing a river stone like textural feel, this gorgeous Chablis... 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
Golden yellow color. Fine, fresh and elegant nose of pear and hay, toasted bread with melted butter, spicy notes of tobacco, vanilla and frankincense. On the palate, it balances mineral notes with considerable weight and richness.... 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.
