The Clos de Beaujeu site has existed since the 1400s at which time it was planted with red grapes. The vines are in Chavignol and you will appreciate the richness of this site alongside vibrant minerals that come from the Kimmeridgian... Read More
The 2022 La CĂ´te is a meal of a wine with its sinew, richness of fruit and substance. Its natural muscle gives it grip, and the finish has a chewy, gourmand character and chalky texture. A touch more persistence would make it... Read More
This is an age-worthy rosÊ and we simply appreciate the additional year aging and integration, that being said the 2022 is a little more explosive and pronounced. Once again the Pibarnon rosÊ is about 65% Mourvèdre (saignÊe),... Read More
Here is a serious and rare rosĂŠ that we want to serve in a decanter to showcase the darker, mesmerizing color. As Eric told us, color should announce what we should expect, and this is a deeper and more serious rosĂŠ with more... Read More
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: "This is, once again, one of the most exciting white Burgundy values we have come across, and in the 2020 vintage, it is the Clos de la Crochette that even challenges the staple sibling... Read More
It is here at Domaine les Heritiers du Comte Lafon, which loosely translates into "the heirs of Comte Lafon," that Dominique Lafon, and Caroline Gon, have revealed the hidden potential of these higher altitude, old vine parcels... Read More
As in 2018, this wine has a delicious complexity. The initial bouquet brings an explosion of fresh fruits, blood orange, mango, strawberry, cherry, and rose. It then gives way to a floral and delicately spicy bouquet. With a richness... Read More
Vibrant coral color. Complex notes of sweet and sour cherries, raspberries and stone fruit, with hints of herbs and chalk, as well as Muscat pear and cassis. Dry, juicy, with a slightly tannic note, stony spice and an elegant,... Read More
Some of Pascal Cotatâs oldest vines (50 years and older) are located in âGrande Cote,â a treasure of a vineyard. Sauvignon Blanc here delivers lush, supple flavors with a bracing vein of citrus-inspired acidity. Aromas of... Read More
Christopher Deas-Italian Wine Merchants: Here is that crowd-pleasing classic village Burgundy to buy by the case and enjoy often. I enjoy Jobard from more generous vintages as there is some extra meat on these typically lean... Read More