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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
