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 →
Summer wine alert. Rush now to get what you can and stock up on a lovely Atlantic wine,“the other muscadet” from the gros plant grape.
Here’s a beauty for those who want to explore chenin done well on schist. But first that name: Camille tells me “Mentule means penis in old French. Matagrabolisée is a... read more →
Just because I always recommend Marc’s wine doesn’t mean I should stop. The Briords is from grapes planted in 1930 on deep clay/schist soil over granite. The 2013 is brilliant... read more →
Back before there was a craziness for natural wine there was the deeply dimpled, relatively unknown Jacques Carroget working quietly and naturally. This wine was crushed, with a kiss of... read more →
Eric Morgat told me that this 2010 was closed. I was like, really? Granted, I watched this dance over a few days and it never gave up. Never. What a... 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 →
I usually think everyone knows this domaine but just in case you’ve missed out, it’s time to learn about veterans Catherine Roussel and Didier Barrouillet of Clos Roche Blanche. CRB... read more →
While Damien and Coralie (La Grange Tiphaine) work biodynamically at home, this wine is from purchased grapes, and is aged for 6 months in stainless steel, and damn, it is... read more →
You’ll see the price on this wine ranging anywhere between $12 and $17 on the shelf. You’ll have to forgive the range and just buy it. A gentle sauvignon, on... read more →