Petit Le Brun & Fils, Grand Cru Champagne 2008, France
Tasting Note: A vintage Champagne with an enjoyable, yeasty midpalate and balance between the primary and secondary aromas and flavors.[Read more]
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Domaine Huet Vouvray Pétillant Brut Reserve 2009 – Open, Enjoy & Repeat
Domaine Huet, Vouvray Pétillant Brut Reserve 2009, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A sparkling Vouvray with alluring aromatics and ripe fruit.[Read more]
De Saint-Gall Premier Cru Le Blanc de Blancs Champagne – A Delicate Champagne that Accentuates the Wine’s Fruit Character
De Saint-Gall, Premier Cru Le Blanc de Blancs Champagne, France
Tasting Note: A delicate Champagne that accentuates the wine’s fruit character.[Read more]
Francisque Lapandéry Côte Roannaise “Vieilles Vignes” Reserve 2017 – A Loire Gamay Favorite
Francisque Lapandéry, Côte Roannaise “Vieilles Vignes” Reserve 2017, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A favorite Loire gamay of mine even though it is more restrained in character than the 2016 vintage.[Read more]
Domaine de la Madone Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2020 – Worth the Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau Splurge
Domaine de la Madone, Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2020, France
Tasting Note: When you are choosing between Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages wines, you expect more there-there in the latter category.[Read more]
Jean-Claude DeBeaune Beaujolais Nouveau 2020 – A Juicy Beaujolais Nouveau with Classic, Fresh, Red-Fruit Flavors
Jean-Claude DeBeaune, Beaujolais Nouveau 2020, France
Tasting Note: A juicy Beaujolais Nouveau with classic, fresh, red-fruit flavors.[Read more]
Jean-Paul Brun Domaine des Terres Dorees L’Ancien Beaujolais Nouveau 2020 – Done in a Less Nouveau and More-Typical & More Reserved Beaujolais Style
Jean-Paul Brun Domaine des Terres Dorees, L’Ancien Beaujolais Nouveau 2020, Beaujolais, France
Tasting Note: A Beaujolais done in a less nouveau and more-typical and more-reserved Beaujolais style.[Read more]
La Font de Papier Vacqueyras 2016 – A Sturdy, Under-the-Radar Rhône Red
La Font de Papier, Vacqueyras 2016, Rhône, France
Tasting Note: Vacqueyras Rhône wines are required to have at least 50% Grenache with the remainder consisting of syrah and/or Mourvedre, and this wine presents the appellation’s signature in a pleasing black-fruit-forward style.[Read more]
Dirler-Cadé Saering Cuveé Cécile Grand Cru Riesling 2015 – Concentration, Depth and a Persistent Finish
Dirler-Cadé, Saering Cuveé Cécile Grand Cru Riesling 2015, Alsace, France
Tasting Note: An aged Grand Cru Alsatian riesling with concentration, depth and a persistent finish.[Read more]
Francois Blanchard Boisson Vivante 2017 – Who Knew Sparkling Cabernet Franc Could Be So Good?
Francois Blanchard, Boisson Vivante 2017, Le Grand Clére Cabernet Franc, Vin De France, France
Tasting Note: Who knew sparkling cabernet franc could be so good?[Read more]
