From old vines, 80-years or so, this is a beaut from a great vintage. Barrel- aged, for about a year. Limpid and complex with a very long finish. It’s incredibly... read more →
In March, Pascaline staged a chenin-a-thon, hosted by Alex Allan at Hotel Delmano. And there on a chenin-drenched Sunday afternoon, this Brunet was one of the stars. The touch of... read more →
Quentin Bourse is a friend of winemaker Frantz Saumon and something must have rubbed off. This is great stuff, and it should be on the high chenin alert list. Terroir... read more →
The brand (yes, even the natural wine world can have brands) Boutanche came from the brains of Guilhaume and Cory of Selection Massale. The key? You need to know your... read more →
If you don’t know this domaine, you should. This one is their least expensive cuvée. Soft, easy tannin and strawberry. At this price, well could be the season’s red party... read more →
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.
I never met this guy. Want to. His sensibility is spot on. Yum, velvet, a prickle of CO2. Easy yet important. Talk dirt to me. Drink now and in a... read more →
Lovers of Clos Roche Blanche Sauvignon? Listen up! This wine is a close genetic relative. Underneath the melon there is cool, green grass. And the CRB is getting rarer and... read more →