Based on the 2010 vintage, this is the second disgorgement of this wine, with the additional year on the lees, it has become brilliant. Chalk, celery root, gentle fizz, powder,... read more →
The boob thing is quite the trend in France to sell wines, but all must be tamed to come to the United States. Over there, lolois a kid’s word for... read more →
I am so very sorry, I’m not sure there’s any of this left but it sure was pretty. There may be some on the left coast. Snoop around. It’s worth... read more →
The 12 refers to the vineyard grown on flint and clay. This is a simple, straightforward wine, that is perhaps more simple than the price tag suggests but still, it... read more →
This charmer comes from just outside the border of Beaujolais in the Macon. From 400 meter elevation of granite, this lovely wine is raised in old barrels. Here’s a study... read more →
From the wrong side of Beaujolais, meaning not inside any of the crus, comes a very, very right wine. Bruno makes this from a plot of 50-year-old vines outside of... read more →
Love. Love. Love. Did I say love? Every time I drink this I’m happy. Whole bunches and closed ferments captures the fruit in just a few days of carbonic maceration.... read more →
Raised and fermented in cement, there’s a good percentage of whole cluster in the pressed juice. This adds plenty of crunch and spice as well as carbonic-like fruit and charm... read more →
2013 was a hard year in the Anjou, but it was kind to Christine and Joël Ménard, two of the nicest vignerons in all of the Anjou Noir. All of... read more →
A little too high for this issue, but I allowed it for good behavior. Ludo and Marie Gros work 4 hectares on vines in Blacé, near Côte de Brouilly. Most... read more →