Originally from Nantes, Marie Astrid and Nicolas Bourget moved to Paros. It’s one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean. Best known for its white marble, perhaps soon it might... read more →
Cyril is a farming guru based in Cornas. He has rebuilt terraces and rehabbed old plots on mostly granitic sand, planting to a variety of massale, clones and rootstocks, some... read more →
I saw Ludovic in a conventional fair and did a double take. What was he doing there? I went over to taste and as he was pouring and I was... read more →
The new releases of Antonio Madeira showcase his love and care for Dão terroir and his fantastic touch for winemaking. One after another his wines spoke to me. This one... read more →
This comes from Madeira’s two best old plots, with vines between 60 and 100 years old. While baga is dominant, there are about 19 other grapes in this field blend.... read more →
This starts in stainless steel and then goes into foudres. “One of the best ways to bring wines back to reality,” Théo told me. From loess soil, the grapes are... read more →
I am usually bored by pinot blanc but this is one to change my mind. Direct press with some whole bunches added which probably adds to that enlivening touch of... read more →
Rene-Jean Dard (of Dard & Ribo) has kindred spirit Herve Souhait make his negoce line whites in Saint Peray. This is a glou-glou with verve, silky syrah. Semi-carbonic, raised in... read more →
I feel a syrah party coming on. Same winemaker as Foufoune, different soils. Drinkable pleasure, with a slightly lighter weight and higher tone.
A relative newcomer, Marie started in 2010 and is showing terrific promise. She destems the côt. Gamay is whole cluster which gives it an edge. Tart, full and spicy.