Château le Puy’s biodynamic and unsulfured Barthelemy is now available in the US (and yes, it ages gorgeously), but this cuvée was new for me; accessible, gorgeous, angular, rich in... read more →
Consider yourself warned, this wine from Jacques Broustet is a brett bomb, you know, that bacteria that can give wine overtones of a herd of sheep? So if you’re intolerant,... read more →
From the Gironde, this is solid, balanced and heads to the savory with linseed and forest. Its élévage was in concrete tanks for 18 months, its simple pleasure is undeniable,... read more →
The Huberts always produce wines with power value. If you’re a bordeaux lover be prepared to stack this by the case. Here’s the herbal character of cabernet franc. The malbec... read more →
Chateau Meylet’s Michel Favard was one of the first (if not the first) Bordelais in biodynamics (1989). A gentle soul who makes ethereal Bordeaux from limestone soils, the wines just... read more →
If you’re lamenting the lack of real Bordeaux, this one will restore your faith. In Margaux (one of my favorite zones in Bordeaux), priced well under $100, it’s a bargain... read more →
I tasted this with Pascale Choime and Laurence Alias way back, when the Les Anonymes tasting in Angers was still edgy. I was impressed then, and still am. The grapes... read more →
Damien Bielle (Marius’ grandson) wine thrilled me so, I need to see everything else that comes from his hands. I can’t believe I’m so enthusiastic about Bordeaux, or about merlot. ... read more →