New kids on the block Hugo Mathurin and Talloulah Dubourg have been anointed by Jean-Marc Roulot as the next best thing in Burgundy. They found their miraculously affordable plot of... read more →
I finally got to drink a bottle of Charles’ wine instead of a cellar sampling. I was so impressed with him, his wines and what he’s doing—bringing sheep into Vosne,... read more →
Sylvain Liotard farms five hectares of vines and this is an example of his beautiful farming. I was completely in danger of finishing the bottle in one sitting. The grapes... read more →
From the get go in 2014, it was clear that Rémi Sédés, working the relatively unknown and promising granitic terroir of Coteaux d’Ancenis north of the Muscadet area, had the... read more →
From the village of Ludes, 20 minutes south of Reims, another beaut from a man we know little about. Classic, delicious and has depth with its odd blend of acid... read more →
Tavel, generally known for its shitty rosés, is on the rise! This producer in that besmirched appellation is proof. Finally, there is someone else other than the rare few, such... read more →
Quentin made his mark by making wine in Burgundy, not far from the Champagne border. Notably his sparkling wines were gorgeous. Obviously he had bubbles in his veins as he... read more →
I tasted this with Pascale Choime and Laurence Alias way back, when the Les Anonymes tasting in Angers was still edgy. I was impressed then, and still am. The grapes... read more →
Damien Bielle (Marius’ grandson) wine thrilled me so, I need to see everything else that comes from his hands. I can’t believe I’m so enthusiastic about Bordeaux, or about merlot. ... read more →
Situated at 350m altitude, above 1er Cru Aux Guettes, this site is a favorite spot for Tomoko. Honestly, her whole face lights up when she talks about this isolated vineyard,... read more →