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
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
Ripe and fresh, with a touch of tropical fruit, graphite minerality, and well-integrated, moderate oak influence. Balanced acidity and medium body, long finish.
Beautiful expression, energetic, precise, great balance of fruit and minerality, lighter end of medium bodied, bright acidity, white florals, chopped herbs, acacia,
“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
Macvin du jura is easily one of the world's greatest sweet, fortified wines; it's also one of the most difficult to find accounting for a mere 3% of the region's total production. Although this sweet nectar has been... Read More
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
A profoundly perfumed and light red wine, bordering on rosé on account of Poulsard’s thin skins and the age of these vines making that skin even thinner. Strawberry, morello cherry, and raspberry notes, with a hint... Read More
Straw yellow in color. Aromatic nose with notes of thyme and lemon grass. Pear and peach. The sip is satisfying, with good structure and excellent minerality. Fresh, three-dimensional with a long finish.
Exotic nose with notes of mango, honey and spices. Ample, almost mellow, mouthfeel, balanced on the edge by a slight sparkle of acidity. Spicy yet smooth finish.
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.
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
The NV Brut is gracious, elegant and so charming, as these Champagnes are. Gentle hints of orchard fruit, spice, dried flowers and mint are nicely lifted in this ethereal entry-level offering.
Aubry makes a great case for Champagne’s... 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.
The Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Tradition, which is based largely on Grenache, is a seamless, elegant, finesse-driven example of the variety that always brings plenty of ripeness. Black cherries, pepper, loamy soil, and dried... 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
Lemony richness on the nose, a struck-match character that falls in with a lemon vanilla note. Toffee apple allure on the palate with chalky coolness and a savoury nutty finish.
