I am a longtime fan of this domaine. This, their non-sulfured edition from Lavières, is quite a beauty. If you can find this particular bottle, run and buy boatloads. This... read more →
Jerome Bretaudeau is a masterful winemaker in the Nantais, well-known for his muscadet. I had this in Burgundy and it initially had a smokiness that plunked me in the Northern... read more →
Antoine Lienhardt is one of my recent favorites vignerones, among the new kids bringing respect to the Nuits-Village area. I really don't think I tasted one wine during my visit... read more →
Karim Vionnet is one of the unsung producers of the Beaujolais. I'm not exactly sure why because more than not, the wines hit that delicious zone. Raised in Morgon, not... read more →
Situated at the southernmost tip of Côte Chalonnais, the little village of Montagny rises! In the hands of Andrew Nielson of Le Grappin, this chardonnay, planted on limestone, is a... read more →
At the Sous Le Pavée tasting in Paris this past May, Cyrille and Pascale stood out for their thrilling fruit and vegetable ferments. This was one of my two favorites.... read more →
Nicolas Gonnin in Paris makes straightforward but spot-on Chinons. This former train conductor had his first vintage in 2021 and I have put him on my “one-to-watch” list. I love... read more →
Seb Congretel used to be in the New York market but alas, now his wines are just in Texas. Our loss because there’s always a need for excellent Beaujolais. He... read more →
When a first vintage comes out and the winemaker is hailed as the second coming of Jesus, it kicks up my eyebrow a notch. But this is our world. Henri... read more →
Lopez is committed to 100% whole bunch fermentation and tends to a more robust extraction, with extended maceration and daily pigeage and pump-over. Into the old barrels it goes, where... read more →