Chinon Les Graves, Domaine Fabrice Gasnier 2020 Introduction An important red wine appellation in the Touraine district of the Loire, Chinon produces fanciful, light-bodied reds from the Cabernet Franc grape. The wines Domaine Fabrice Gasnier made consist mostly of old-vine Cabernet Franc planted on varying combinations of chalk, gravel, sand, and clay soils in and …
Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil, Domaine De La Cotteleraie 2020 Introduction One of the top three important red wine appellations in the Touraine district of the Loire, Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil produces reds that are characterized by their crisp, refreshing acidity and prominent spiced-fruit flavors. The appellation of ‘Wine estate’ from Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil covers …
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Saumur-Champigny, La Source du Ruault 2018 Introduction Saumur-Champigny wines are made predominantly from Cabernet Franc, where they are typically light or medium-bodied, characterized by crisp acidity and forward, slightly spicy, berry fruit flavors. The appellation series of ‘The Ruault Spring’ is La Source du Ruault’s emblematic wine with its aromatic expression of red fruit. This …
Domaine de la Bergerie (Yves Guégniard) Coteaux du Layon,‘Le Clos de la Bergerie’ 2018 Introduction Coteaux du Layon is the largest of the sweet-wine appellations in the Loire Valley’s Anjou district. Exclusively made from the white grape variety, Chenin Blanc, the most essential ingredient in a Coteaux du Layon wine is the morning mists rising …
Jonathan Didier Pabiot Pouilly-Fume Prelude 2020 Introduction One of the most important wine region’s of the Loire Valley that produces the leading white grape, Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly Fume has inspired the world with its extraordinary wine-making techniques.This particular series from Domaine Jonathan Pabiot comes from vines aged 4 to 10 years. Planted on clay-limestone and …
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Macon Vergisson Sur La Roche, Jacques Saumaize 2020 Introduction A small domaine located in one of the highest villages of the Mâconnais, Domaine Jacques Saumaize produces impeccably-styled oaked Chardonnay that has won the hearts of many. The elegant Macon Vergisson Sur La Roche is produced from vines of high altitude and on clay-loam soil lending …
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Chablis, Mathias 2019 Introduction Domaine Alain Mathias is located at one of the best vineyard sites that has a unique soil type known as Kimmeridgean, a distinctive mix of linestone, clay and fossilized oyster shells. The soil in combination with the cooler climate gives Chablis its distinctive crisp flavor as well as the lovely pale …
Bourgogne Chitry 2018, Constance Oliver Morin Introduction Domaine Oliver Morin is located in the north of Burgundy, between Chablis and Auxerre, where Bourgogne Chitry remains the undiscovered tiny appellation that spotlights Chardonnay as the region’s key white grape variety. Grown on limestone-rich, Kimmeridgian soils, the wines from Chitry Chardonnay have superb balance between freshness and …
St Emilion Grand Cru Château Pindefleurs 2016 Introduction Located in the larger of the two pincipal appellations of the famous Bordeaux Right Bank, Château Pindefleurs focuses on growing Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The warm, clay limestone soils encourages the grapes in developing the perfect amount of red berry fruit flavors. Dominating this Grand Cru is …
Côtes-du-Rhône, Colline, La Cabotte 2020 Introduction Originated from southern Rhône wine region of France, Côtes-du-Rhône, Colline, La Cabotte 2020 is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan. The domain takes its name from a shelter built in dry stones that is resistant to the heat of summers and Le Mistral from the Alps: La …