Didier and Joëlle, two of the sweetest vignerons on the planet, slave up there in the heavy clay of their Haute-Côtes vineyards. With this Bourgogne, they really hit their mark;... read more →
Maranges is the southernmost Côte de Beaune appellation. This, the gateway to Côte Challonaise, is not on the collectors’ purview. Their loss, because some of the wines, especially those planted... read more →
When I visited with Gilles this summer he said to me, will you taste this? Seems like Regal couldn’t sell it with those wispy clouds floating inside the bottle. That’s... read more →
A hybrid of limestone gravel and granite influence. Throw in 20% whole cluster which gives a little lift. This is a slightly different expression, rustic but definitely enjoyable and a... read more →
When the times get tough, friends help out. This has been the case with the De Moors of Chablis who have been hit hard in the past years. Just when... read more →
This is the first vintage of aligoté from Tomoko and Guillaume’s Les Chagniots vineyard in the village of Ladoix. It took all of the couple’s skill, sweat and pruning to reclaim... read more →
Situated at 350m altitude, above 1er Cru Aux Guettes, this site is a favorite spot for Tomoko. Honestly, her whole face lights up when she talks about this isolated vineyard,... read more →
From their parcel in Chitry-Le-Fort and raised in stainless. It’s pure deliciousness, vibrant, edgy with just a tad of foodworthy granular texture. All of the de Moor aligoté sing sweetly,... read more →
Part of the new generation of Beaujolais winemakers, Yohan has arrived. He works on 6.5 hectares. The Moulin is his largest holding, its soil mixed with three colors of glorious... read more →
I’m a believer in every wine from this domaine, but I am consistently moved by this parcel. The wines are made with some stems and are wood- fermented. The result... read more →