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 →
Cyril Alonso is the “natural” négoce, who wins the value prize with this entry for a full liter of glou glou deliciousness. The grapes come from near Tavel, vinified in... read more →
Camille Rivière watched as I tasted Jean-François Coutelou’s wines at my kitchen table. Jeff used to be her wine teacher back when she was being a pain in the ass... read more →
How ’bout this for a note, “Hoo-ha!” If the other cuvée is glou glou, this cuvée is intense, but still easy. However, it’s not just a fruit bomb: along with... read more →
While just a dollar or two more a bottle than the usual Domaine de la Patience offerings, this is in a wildly different category. It’s totally satisfying in that warm... read more →
Especially when you see this for $12, buy a pallet of this one. I’m not kidding. These days it’s so hard to get a deal like this; with a good... read more →
If only I was this much of an overachiever. This wine drinks well immediately upon opening and yet gets better over the next few days. While delicious and easy drinking,... read more →
There’s a lot here. Lots of fruit. Lots of sun. Lots of power. But the iron and mint are just the right notes to temper the bold flavors.
I’ve been a fan of these wines, raised in concrete, ever since the early days. The Bien Luné is smoky and coal-like, it’s a dark drink with herbal and blackberry... read more →
A little too high for this issue, but I allowed it for good behavior. Ludo and Marie Gros work 4 hectares on vines in Blacé, near Côte de Brouilly. Most... read more →