I can’t understand why these wines aren’t in the cool set. Is it because Gilles Bley is a quiet guy who does his own thing? Is it because people turn... read more →
Go and drink or go and get drunk, no matter which way you interpret these words, this wine will serve you well. Did merlot ever taste this good? Camille &... read more →
Ariane Lesné bought the domaine from Emilie Heredia in 2015 and while her love was for pineau d’aunis, gamay is its likely companion. She sourced the fruit for this from... read more →
Jérémie Illouz farms six hectares and is making some very spectacular wine in Cahors that he now just labels Vin de France. This one is a blend of 50% Malbec... read more →
Jean Louis Pinto is a négoce and for me, his wines have been a little uneven. Yet, upon first taste of his Brutal, I was pleasantly surprised. This fruit comes... read more →
Ludovic’s new releases are absolutely vibrant. He’s a strict no-sulfur guy and a believer in only releasing wines when ready, hence a recent debut of a decade old wine. It’s... read more →
Magali Tissot and Ludovic Bonnelle make soulful wines down in Buzet, just south of Bordeaux. And that’s just what I remembered, when I tasted their surprising sauvignon grown on gravel,... read more →
If you’ve been loving the wines from Domaine Plageoles you’ll need to sign up for this little number from a neighbor. This is a stunning, sturdy wine that ticks all... read more →
Behold this dry red, the kind of country wine that travels well outside of the country. From calcareous soils this unnoticed and unloved grape—a cross between folle blanche and côt—will... read more →
Easy drinking wine with a lot of interest, this comes from master distiller Laurent Cazottes. Yes! He makes drinking wine in addition to fascinating spirits such as his wild quince.... read more →