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 …
Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, Agnes Paquet 2019 Introduction Located on the high slopes of Côtes de Beaune, the estate of Agnes Paquet produces prestigious white and red Burgundy wines. The estate’s Pinot Noir is grown in shallow ground made up of red earth, clay and limestone. Harvested and made in small batches, Hautes-Côtes de Beaune promises …
Côte Rôtie, Francois Fils 2019 Introduction Francois Fils is a small family-owned vineyard located in the communes of Saint-Cyr-sur-Rhône and Ampuis, a rare plot that qualifies for the appellation. The ridges run roughly north-east to south-west, providing the sun-bake aspects that help to make the appellation’s wines so rich and ripe. Côte Rôtie wines are …
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits 2019, Laurent Roumier Introduction Domaine Laurent Roumier is located in the commune of Chambolle-Musigny, in Burgundy. The origins of the estate are linked to those of Domaine Georges Roumier, founded in 1924 by Laurent Roumier’s grandfather. From a parcel of vines planted in limestone that existed from the Jurassic era, …
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Ventoux, Martinelle 2018 Introduction Ventoux is a large wine region in the far southeast of the southern Rhône, on the border with Provence. The wines made in the Ventoux appellation are very similar to those of the Côtes du Rhône and share much the same combination of grape varieties. Grown in mostly clay-marl and limestone, …
Domaine la Bouissiere, Gigondas 2018 Introduction Set against the spectacular cliffs of the Dentelles de Montmirail, Domaine de la Bouïssière planted the first vines 60 years ago. This is the most northern of the important southern Rhône appellations. At 400 meters above sea level, the terrior produces mineral and intense wines. A blend of Grenache, …
Châteauneuf du Pape, Graveirette 2019 Introduction Domaine de la Graveirette is located between Orange, Avignon and Carpentra in the beautiful region of Vaucluse. In 2015, the estate undertakes its conversion to biodynamic agriculture to attain the Demeter certification. Châteauneuf du Pape, one of the best known appellations of southern Rhône, is said to be worthy …
Corbiere Les Lanes La Baronne 2018 Introduction Still relatively unknown in the New World, the wines of Languedoc-Roussillon are the best-kept secrets. At Château La Baronne, the traditional grape varietal, Carignan, is the basis of the great Languedoc wines. Grown in a terroir of clay-limestone and sandstone, the owners of the château believed that a …
Saint-Chinian “Le Banel” Domaine les Païssels 2020 Introduction Still relatively unknown in the New World, the wines of Languedoc-Roussillon are the best-kept secrets. Domaine les Païssels, located at Babeau, 5km from the Saint-Chinian of the Languedoc region, is on shale slopes. Found in a fragile soil balance, Schist is a rare rock that gives great …
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Domaine de L’Épinay Folie Brut Introduction Although located in the Muscadet region, Domaine de L’Épinay grow the vines for the sparkling wines in loamy clay soils rather than granite and gravel largely found in Muscadet. The aim is to produce a pronounced fruity expression of the various grapes from the Loire region. This lively sparkling …
Graves Blanc, Château Peyrat 2019 Introduction Graves holds the distinction of being the only part of Bordeaux where red and white wines are made by most châteaux. Close to the village of Sauternes, Château Peyrat is dominated by Sémillon. This classic white Graves is a blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon blanc. From Sémillon comes richness, …
Francois Chidaine Sauvignon Blanc Touraine AOC 2020 Introduction The Sauvignon for this cuvée comes principally from the domaine’s vines in Chissay-en-Touraine and Saint-Julien-de-Chédon. Made from biodynamically grown grapes from flinty-clay-limestone soils that are whole-cluster pressed into stainless steel, the wine is then fermented with wild yeast and aged on its lees until bottling. Touraine, that …
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Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Bordeaux, Tour de Biot 2016 Introduction Located in one of the most powerful wine regions of France, Château Tour de Biot is located 30km east of Bordeaux, on the right-bank in the commune of La Roquille. The soil, clay-loam with clay and limestone subsoil, is perfect for growing Merlot. Blending the two …
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Grignan Les Adhémar, Mas de Merlère Serre des Vignes 2019 Introduction The Domaine du Serre des Vignes was certified in Organic Agriculture in 2011 and at the same time saw its name change from AOC Tricastin to Grignan les Adhémar. Located in the middle of the Rhone Valley, the vines are planted on very stony clay-limestone soils on a …
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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 …