The Bret brothers are more known for the negoçiant business of their last name, but Domaine La Soufrandière in the southern part of Burgundy, in the Macon, is their home... read more →
Last month I wrote about the basic P-V, but this is a special selection from 40–70 year old vines from Les Quarts, often considered worthy of premier cru status. I... read more →
I was reminded of this beauty recently while eating latkes. At 1/3 the cost of champagne, this puts a big smile on my face. This is what you need for... 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 →
Almost everything Celine and Laurent produce out there in southern Burgundy gets the AF approval. Very structured, with zingy acid, long and lively all wrapped up in a medium-bodied package.
Granite! What did I tell you? Ten day carbonic, into tank and a bit of old oak aging. Perfectly cheery, delightful, just short of vin de soif, in a good... read more →
Sorry to do this to you, but here’s another lovely, hard-to-find wine from this magical estate. You might have to go to the Domaine in the Macon which is certainly... read more →
The first time I had this vintage was in fast-talking Philippe Valette’s Mâcon-Chaintré’s cellar–okay, let’s call it his man cave. We sat near his barrels in a sectioned-off den-like area... read more →
North of Chaintré in Viré-Clessé, the vines are 65+ years of age. The wine is medium bodied with a distinct Valette-like density of fruit. While this wine is a little... read more →
This is a tiny appellation in the Macon, not far from the TGV station, and there the wind can be fierce. It is also where Philippe Valette farms this parcel... read more →