In the fall this was shy and shrill. Now, six months later? It’s a testament to patience. For some reason this made me rethink everything I knew about burgundy. It’s... read more →
Claude and his son Étienne work on limestone soils in the middle Loire. After a classic infusion-like fermentation (not carbonic), they give the wines a solid twenty-four months of aging... read more →
From 500 meters up, at the foot of the Pyrenees Mountains in the Rousillon AOC of southern France, comes a wine squarely in the inexpensive and (very, very) cheerful category.... read more →
Are you in the Cyril Fhal fan club? Why not? On his gneiss soils, he makes wine of pleasure and that extra element of depth. But, while this wine went... read more →
Faust is from Vandières, a small town in the little known Seine-et-Marne, south-west (about 15 miles) from the city of Epernay, and quite close to Paris. These are long-time organic... read more →
Edelzwicker is an Alsatian wine that is given to field blends. Its name is derived from Edel (noble) and zwicker (blend). At one time it could be only used for... read more →
Grown in a vineyard with extremely high density, of about 16,000 plants per acre grown on a combo soil of limestone and granite. Éric has given two disrespected grapes, auxerrois... read more →
Tannin at the finish on top of apple-like acid. The fruit takes a backseat to the savory and it is just a completely satisfying Beaujolais. It all knits together and... read more →
Cherry, a good dollop of tannic grit, and a touch of volatility. This simple. Lovely. Inexpensive and juicy, in any of the above vintages. Drink it every day and be... read more →
Jean Marie Rimbert’s Oscar wins again this year. Even more satisfying than in the past with some ink, tar and bandaid.