{"title":"Bordeaux: Biodynamic, Organic and Delicious!","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"lafon-rochet-2019-st-estephe-les-pelerins","title":"Lafon-Rochet 2019 St. Estephe \"Les Pelerins\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chateau Lafon-Rochet \"Les Pelerins\" is a great success in the 2019 vintage, made with 57% merlot and 43% Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate has made a huge committment to organic methods and biodiversity in the vineyards, and is in conversion to full organic certification. \"\u003cem\u003ea fragrant bouquet of brambly red fruit, cedar and toches of mint and heather. the palate is medium-bodied with a pliant, approachable entry and fine acidity; no hard edges here. Notes of sour cherry and tobacco appear in the finish. Fine\u003c\/em\u003e.\" Neal Martin in Vinous.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monsieur Touton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45825900314849,"sku":"18545","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Lafon-Rochet2019Saint-Estephe_ac4001ee-1ca7-4781-9a11-b3d660af0bab.jpg?v=1792203592"},{"product_id":"la-grave-figeac-2022-saint-emilion-grand-cru","title":"La Grave Figeac 2022 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau La Grave Figeac converted to organic farming in 2009 under owner\/winemaker Laurent Clauzel. Located at the border of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol on sandy clay and gravel soils over the limestone, it's neighbors are Cheval Blanc and Figeac in Saint-Emilion and La Conseillante in Pomerol. The blend here is 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc with an average vine age of 45 years. The robe is a deep ruby hue. The nose offers elegant aromas of black raspberry, cassis, violets, a touch of leather, and loamy soil. The mid-weight palate has good concentration and lift, with ripe black fruit character, and fine-grained tannins carrying over on a long, succulent, layered finish. This displays the beautiful ripeness and lush fruit of the 2022 vintage but with surprising freshness, and is a deeply satisfying, classic St. Emilion. Delicious now, but possesses the balance to bode well for mid-term aging (say 7-10 ten years).  This should pair beautifully with roast lamb, hanger steak, or duck confit, though it wouldn't be out of place with tagine or mushroom risotto. La Grave Figeac continues to impress with their well-priced, organic St Emilion\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46060049531105,"sku":"21515","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/LaGraveFigeac2020Saint-EmilionGrandCru.jpg?v=1717181565"},{"product_id":"peybonhomme-2022-blaye-cotes-de-bordeaux-cru-bourgeois","title":"Peybonhomme 2022 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux Cru Bourgeois","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hubert family are owners of Chateau Peybonhomme-les-Tours in Blaye and Chateau La Grolet in Bourg. The farming here is among the best in Bordeaux, certified organic and biodynamic. The vineyards are a fantastic oasis of greenery compared to the rest of Bordeaux, and are located on slopes of clay over limestone giving the wines good concentration and firm minerality. From 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec. Natural, wild yeast fermentations. Extraordinary quality here for the price. The 2022 Blaye Cotes du Bordeaux Cru Bourgeois is fuller-bodied than the excellent 2021, showing more density and ripeness in this very good vintage for Bordeaux. The wine shows blackberry, cassis and red currant aromas, pure and sapid with hints of coffee, prune and spice. The palate is supple and deep with blackberry fruit, chalky minerals and terrific length. Serve slightly cool with anything from roast chicken to steak and full-flavored cheeses.  Did we say this is a great value?  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46587146993889,"sku":"25509","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/PeybonhommeCoteBlaye.jpg?v=1792204528"},{"product_id":"la-gurgue-2016-margaux","title":"La Gurgue 2016 Margaux","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClaire Villars-Lurton (G \u0026amp; C Lurton of Ferriere, Haut-Bages Liberal and Durfort-Vivens) has dramatically elevated the quality of this unknown Margaux, achieving organic certification in 2016 and Biodynamic certification in 2018. \"\u003cem\u003eThis gorgeous Margaux packs a serious punch with plenty of blue\/purplish berry fruit, grilled herbs, menthol. licorice, smoke and tobacco, succlent to the core...\u003c\/em\u003e\" says Vinous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460079239393,"sku":"3760268692177","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/ChateauLaGurgueMargaux.jpg?v=1792204265"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-chevalier-2019-pessac-leognan","title":"Domaine de Chevalier 2019 Pessac-Leognan","description":"\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Domaine de Chevalier located in Léognan, the Capital town of the Graves Region, has a long history. It appears on the famous map of Pierre de Belleyme in 1783. In 1983 the estate was purchased by the Bernard Family, and has been run ever since by Olivier Bernard who perpetuates that spirit of balance and the constant drive for perfection which have been the hallmark of this outstanding wine. Since 2021, the conversion to organic and biodynamic principles across all the vineyards managed by Domaine de Chevalier has been a decisive step on the path set out as early as 2010. The red Domaine de Chevalier, the flagship of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, belongs to the elite of the great classified growths of Bordeaux. \"2019: Intense, fresh and refined nose, of red and black fruits. The aromas of black cherry, blackberry and blueberry dominate in an atmosphere of pine forest, peppery and sweet spices at the same time. Dense, delicate, delicious and energetic palate. Magnificent finesse and concentration. Tense and elegant structure. Sweet flavors of ripe fruit are intense, salivating and accompanied by a gustatory complexity very typical of this cru. Humus, graphite and liquorice. Great overall freshness. Impeccable and harmonious balance between sweetness and vivacity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\" \u003c\/em\u003eDrink now with a long decant or cellar 20 - 30 years, really a magnificent Bordeaux!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471993749729,"sku":"3760290642003","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Chevalier-15.jpg?v=1742830537"},{"product_id":"paloumey-2022-haut-medoc-cru-bourgeois-superieur","title":"Paloumey 2022 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Superieur","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnder the direction of \u003cb\u003ePierre Cazeneuve\u003c\/b\u003e the quality of wine made at \u003cb\u003eChâteau Paloumey\u003c\/b\u003e only seems to get better, and this was recognised when the estate, which had been awarded \u003ci\u003eCru Bourgeois Supérieur\u003c\/i\u003e status when the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinedoctor.com\/regionalguides\/bordeauxclassificationscrubourgeois.shtml\"\u003eCru Bourgeois Classification\u003c\/a\u003e was reincarnated in 2020, was promoted to the rank of \u003ci\u003eCru Bourgeois Exceptionnel\u003c\/i\u003e in the 2025 reworking... this is unquestionably one of the best \u003ci\u003eCru Bourgeois\u003c\/i\u003e wines in existence. Chateau Paloumey converted to organic farming in 2016 and obtained certification for the 2019 vintage. The estate is also practicing agroforestry with rows of trees replacing rows of vines in many parcels.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monsieur Touton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47472145236193,"sku":"873964001020","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Paloumey22.jpg?v=1764052458"},{"product_id":"micalet-2023-haut-medoc-petit-verdot","title":"Micalet 2023 Haut Medoc Petit Verdot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eOrganic since 2006, Chateau Micalet\u003c\/u\u003e now has 10 hectares on deep beds of gravel in the Haut-Medoc planted at 8,000 pieds\/hectare; the normal blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot -  and 7% Petit Verdot, a grape the estate feels is particularly important\u003cstrong\u003e. In the 2023 vintage, Micalet produced a new cuvée from 100% Petit Verdot! \u003c\/strong\u003eThe wines shows a beautiful bright color and aromas of blackberry, boysenberry and stone. The palate is dense with sapid black fruits but remains fresh and light on its feet with only 11.5% alcohol and good acidity - just delicious! Enjoy it served cool with just about anything - a Bordeaux for BBQ!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48043527307489,"sku":"30877","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/MicaletPV.png?v=1792184955"},{"product_id":"gruaud-larose-2022-sarget-de-gruaud-larose-saint-julien","title":"Gruaud Larose 2022 Sarget de Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien","description":"\u003cp\u003eGruaud Larose has implemented an impressive program of agro-ecology focused on biodiversity in the vineyard and organic and biodynamic farming, with organic conversion officially begun in 2019 and certification received in 2022.  \"\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Sarget de Gruaud-Larose is plump, juicy and wonderfully giving, in other words everything a second wine should be. Juicy dark cherry, plum, mocha, lavender, rose petal and spice are front and center. The Sarget is a dense second wine that captures all of the natural radiance of the year\u003c\/em\u003e.\" (64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268207030497,"sku":"3760280784041","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Screenshot_16-10-2026_165331_www.jjbuckley.com.jpg?v=1792184038"},{"product_id":"daugay-2019-saint-emilion-grand-cru","title":"Daugay 2019 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003e60% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 16 months in 225 L barrels, 20% new \u0026amp; 80% aged, as well as in old demi -muids of 600L for the Cabernets Franc. Elegant aromas of red and black fruits, earth and a bit of new oak. The palate is still youthful with darker fruits, minerals, chalky texture, tobacco and elegant tannins. Enjoy now, best perhaps 2030 - 2040.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48602561478881,"sku":"33451","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/DaugayGC19.jpg?v=1788210113"},{"product_id":"daugay-2024-piaf-saint-emilion-grand-cru","title":"Daugay 2024 Saint-Émilion Piaf","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Chateau Daugay Saint-Émilion \"Piaf\" is a beautiful 100% Merlot from a 1.3 ha plot of gravelly\/silty soils over the limestone, done in low temperature whole-cluster fermentation with gentle extraction. Aged on the lees for 6 months, 50% in anfora, 50% in old 400 liter barrels. 13% alcohol, 32 gr\/L total SO2, 166 cases produced. (\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003ePiaf\" is French slang for \"bird\" or \"sparrow\"\u003c\/span\u003e) This showed beautifully last winter in Fance, with lovely bright blackberry aromas and pure, high-toned berry fruits on the palate, with a long lingering finish, supple and delicious - serve cool this summer with anything off the grill and then enjoy over the next 3 to 5 years, lovely wine! \u003cem\u003eDavid Lillie\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48602580058337,"sku":"33452","price":28.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/DaugayPiaf_2617ec66-a2d7-4e2f-aa8f-547b2c08c5e5.jpg?v=1788210075"},{"product_id":"daugay-2024-saint-emilion-piou","title":"Daugay 2024 Saint-Emilion Piou","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Chateau Daugay Saint-Emilion \"Piou\" (no not pee-yew or P.U. but rather a reference to a small bird or bird-call in French) is 100% Cabernet Franc, from a tiny single parcel of sandy iron-rich soils over the limestone, yielding only 24 hl\/ha.  As with Piaf, whole berry fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Short cold maceration during pre-fermentation followed by rapid continuous fermentation at low temperature - 12 days at 24°C. Short and frequent pump-overs allowing for gentle extraction. Aged for 6 months, 50% in amphorae and 50% old 400L casks. \"Piou\" is a delightful wine, showing the pure beauty of Cabernet Franc over limestone, supple and elegant with complex and sapid fruit and beautiful texture, really a pretty wine. Serve cool this summer and over the next 3 to 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48602582253793,"sku":"33453","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/DaugayPiouu.jpg?v=1788210037"},{"product_id":"daugay-2023-saint-emilion-rooj","title":"Daugay 2023 Saint-Emilion Rooj","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Chateau Daugay Saint-Emilion Grand Cru \"Rooj\" is made with Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. \"Rooj\" replaces the former \"Pavillon\" bottling, made in a more forward style for currrent drinking. The wine shows lovely red and black fruits, a ripe supple palate and a beautiful chalky texture from the \"crasse de fer\" soils. Serve this a bit cool to enjoy the youthful fruit over the next 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48602585792737,"sku":"33454","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/DaugayRooj_f2ff9f61-0445-4d41-b3ad-a87b41b43b68.jpg?v=1788209985"},{"product_id":"planquette-2023-vin-de-france-medoc","title":"Planquette 2023 Vin de France (Medoc)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDidier Michaud created \"Planquette,\" one of the most unique domains in Bordeaux on 1.7 hectares in the Medoc with 30 to 100 year-old vines on limestone with thin soils of clay with sand and stones.  The estate has old vines of Merlot Queue Rouge and massale selection Cabernet Sauvignon, farmed organically with just a little compost and shallow plowing. Vinification with wild yeasts, no extraction and zero added sulfur. \u003cspan class=\"PBLongTxt PBItemDesc ng-scope ng-isolate-scope c-app-product-tabs c-app-product-tabs--tabs c-app-product-tabs--horizontal c-app-product-tabs--left\" itemprop=\"description\" target-of=\"appProductTabs\" app-product-tabs=\"\" template=\"tabs\" default-texts='[\"Description\",\"Onglet #n\"]' first-opened=\"true\" max-opened=\"1\" add-reviews=\"1\" add-aggregate-rating=\"true\" css-modifier=\"horizontal left\" import-list=\"[]\" include-all-reviews=\"0\" restrict-page-builder-tabs-class=\"\" offset-top-elem=\"#headerarea\" description=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e85% aged in barrels (none new) for 14 months and 15% in amphora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. This is one of the most \"natural\" and deliciously old-fashioned wines of Bordeaux. During the 2021 vintage Didier was forced to retire due to health issues and the estate was taken over by two capable and experienced winemakers, Blandine Prévot et Jérémy Borde. The 2023 is sensational, as usual,  showing a dark red\/blackcolor with very ripe cassis and blackberry aromas with licorice, violet, bitter chocolate and earth. The palate is dense, deep and supple, with black fruit liqueur, earth and mineral flavors. The mid-palate is elegant with a core of chalky black fruit and minerals that continues in the long finish. This is a beautiful Bordeaux of terroir, unfettered by additives, over-extraction or new oak, showing lovely flavors of fruit and earth and perfect balance despite the weight and ripeness of the vintage. This is a delightful, natural Bordeaux at a crazy price - serve cool and decant if drinking now and put a case away for five to ten years as well...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48603468398817,"sku":"33456","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Planquette2022.jpg?v=1758976826"},{"product_id":"peylaby-2022-medoc-le-herisson","title":"Peylaby 2022 Medoc Le Hérisson","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Chateau Peylaby \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\"Le Hérisson,\u003c\/strong\u003e\" is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, from the northern Medoc on primarily clay\/limestone snd gravel soils, vinified and bottled without SO2 and aged 8 months in anfora. This needs time to open up, then shows very elegant black fruits and terrific length - a beautiful natural Bordeaux to serve this winter and over the next ten years...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48603472265441,"sku":"33457","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-29at20-01-53PeylabyHerissonpourDevis2020-PeylabyHeerissonpourDevis2020.pdf_056a148b-4ee0-426c-a6c2-ea113f886c53.png?v=1782777922"},{"product_id":"ferriere-2018-margaux-3eme-grand-cru-classe","title":"Ferriere 2018 Margaux 3eme Grand Cru Classé","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Chateau Ferrière was certified organic in 2015 and biodynamic in 2018.  It is one of the rare Classified Growths to be biodynamic certified, not only in its vineyard, but also in the cellar. Ferrière develops its own wild yeast starter culture, avoids any input during vinification and limits the addition of sulfur to the strict minimum. 20% of the wine is aged in small ovoid concrete vats, developed by the property in 2012, and the biggest part of the ageing takes place in oak barrels. Born of this approach are wines that are more mineral, fresh and vibrant that fully express the terroir, without embellishment nor artifice. Château Ferriere 2018, is a superb wine, with a beautiful muscular intensity. A texture that remains very silky, with round and integrated tannins. A beautiful vivacity on the attack.\" In other words, a great Margaux but a long decant is advised if drinking now...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48603624997089,"sku":"33458","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/FerriereMargaux.jpg?v=1792204107"},{"product_id":"fonplegade-2020-saint-emilion","title":"Fonplegade 2020 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé","description":"\u003cp\u003eChateau Fonplegade's vines are situated southwest of the town of Saint-Emilion, just below Ch. Magdelaine on a steep slope of limestone with clay and sandy soils that descends from the plateau. The vines are partly in a natural amphitheater, facing south with great sun exposure and protection from north winds. The estate was purchased from the Moueix family in 2004 by Denise and Stephen Adams and is now certified organic and biodynamic. The blend is roughly 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc and aging is 50% in new French oak barrels, 30% in one year-old barrels and 10% in concrete and 10% in amphorae.  It's highly enjoyable now and will continue to evolve nicely over the next 20 years. The 2020 is a beautiful Fonplegade - \"\u003cem\u003eit conveys a purity that I associate with the Cote-D'Or, quite showy with plush red fruit, cherries and cranberry. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, rather creamy on the entry with black fruits laced with licorice and graphite\u003c\/em\u003e.\" Neal Martin, Vinous. Enjoy over the next 20 years...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monsieur Touton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48610119712993,"sku":"33471","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/ChateauFonplegade.jpg?v=1792204372"},{"product_id":"guiraud-2024-g-de-guiraud-sec","title":"Guiraud 2024 G de Guiraud Sec","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \"G\" of Chateau Guiraud is lovely in the 2024 vintage, with more Sauvignon in the blend, showing good ripeness but with firm acidity and freshness. The nose is complex with hints of \u003cspan class=\"namefeat\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003elemon, white fruits, honeysuckle and juniper. The palate is crisp and dry, with complex fruit, herbal and mineral flavors. Serve quite cool with  full-flavored fish dishes, white meats or as a delightful aperitif. Certified organic farming since 2011.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monsieur Touton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48820428832993,"sku":"34986","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/GuiraudG.png?v=1763142215"},{"product_id":"mazeyres-2020-pomerol-le-seuil","title":"Mazeyres 2020 Pomerol Le Seuil","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Biodynamically farmed Pomerol was made with 100% Merlot in the 2020 vintage, aged half in concrete eggs, half in used barrels. The 2020 is a\u003cspan class=\"HwtZe\" jsname=\"jqKxS\" jsaction=\"mouseup:Sxi9L,BR6jm; mousedown:qjlr0e\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan jsname=\"txFAF\" class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\" jsaction=\"agoMJf:PFBcW;MZfLnc:P7O7bd;nt4Alf:pvnm0e,pfE8Hb,PFBcW;B01qod:dJXsye;H1e5u:iXtTIf;lYIUJf:hij5Wb;tSpjdb:qAKMYb\" jscontroller=\"BiTO4b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:PDNqTc,GFf3ac,qlVvte;contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:PDNqTc,c2aHje\"\u003e thoroughly enjoyable wine that highlights fruitiness and lusciousness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan jsname=\"txFAF\" class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\" jsaction=\"agoMJf:PFBcW;MZfLnc:P7O7bd;nt4Alf:pvnm0e,pfE8Hb,PFBcW;B01qod:dJXsye;H1e5u:iXtTIf;lYIUJf:hij5Wb;tSpjdb:qAKMYb\" jscontroller=\"BiTO4b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:PDNqTc,GFf3ac,qlVvte;contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:PDNqTc,c2aHje\"\u003eIt offers a journey where blueberries, wild blackberries, and black cherries come together, complemented by a touch of sweet spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan jsname=\"txFAF\" class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\" jsaction=\"agoMJf:PFBcW;MZfLnc:P7O7bd;nt4Alf:pvnm0e,pfE8Hb,PFBcW;B01qod:dJXsye;H1e5u:iXtTIf;lYIUJf:hij5Wb;tSpjdb:qAKMYb\" jscontroller=\"BiTO4b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:PDNqTc,GFf3ac,qlVvte;contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:PDNqTc,c2aHje\"\u003eThe tannins are smooth, and the wine boasts lovely freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan jsname=\"txFAF\" class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\" jsaction=\"agoMJf:PFBcW;MZfLnc:P7O7bd;nt4Alf:pvnm0e,pfE8Hb,PFBcW;B01qod:dJXsye;H1e5u:iXtTIf;lYIUJf:hij5Wb;tSpjdb:qAKMYb\" jscontroller=\"BiTO4b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:PDNqTc,GFf3ac,qlVvte;contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:PDNqTc,c2aHje\"\u003eIt can be enjoyed in its youth or cellared for a few more years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monsieur Touton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48820432961761,"sku":"34987","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/LeSeuildeMazeyres2019Pomerol_ad15bb4b-a51f-461c-9f82-ee53295160d4.jpg?v=1758977264"},{"product_id":"closeries-des-moussis-2022-margaux","title":"Closeries des Moussis 2022 Margaux","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Closeries des Moussis Margaux was a highlight of our tastings in Angers last winter, with winemaker Laurence Alias, showing fabulous elegance and balance with beautiful length - of course quite tight and closed at the moment but showing great energy and cellar potential. Try to wait ten years before opening this bottle, enjoy until 2045 and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeffrey Alpert Selections \/ Canopy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49102323876065,"sku":"35893","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/MargauxMoussis.jpg?v=1792203837"},{"product_id":"closeries-des-moussis-2022-haut-medoc","title":"Closeries des Moussis 2022 Haut-Médoc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat a treat - a beautiful Haut-Médoc with minimal added sulfur from certified organic and biodynamic farming! Pascale Choime and Laurence Alias of the Closeries des Moussis have a small parcel with sandy gravel soils (bordered by dense woods providing biodiversity) on the Plateau de Sénéjac, 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, where they produce this pure and vibrant Bordeaux. There is minimal extraction, aging is 16 months in old barrels. The 2022 is open and inviting, and clearly worthy of cellaring as well. The wine shows a dark black\/red color with a bright rim and very elegant fresh and floral aromas of black fruits, earth and spice.  The palate is dense but silky and elegant with black fruits, minerals, mint, licorice and earth with firm acidity,  great purity and terrific length. An outstanding Haut-Medoc, unburdened by new oak and excess sulfur-dioxide. Quite delicious for current drinking or cellaring for ten - fifteen years. Highly recommended!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeffrey Alpert Selections \/ Canopy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49102451048673,"sku":"35894","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/processed-CB5E31E4-D984-4006-8CD6-159939BDC481.jpg?v=1792182315"},{"product_id":"peybonhomme-les-tours-2025-bordeaux-le-blanc-bonhomme","title":"Peybonhomme-les-Tours 2025 Bordeaux Le Blanc Bonhomme","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the 17th vintage of the Hubert family's \"Blanc Bonhomme\" which seems to get better every year. The vines are now 25 years old, certified organic and Biodynamic. The grapes are hand-harvested in the early morning, pressed gently, fermented with native yeasts and the wine is aged partly in new oak, mostly in cement vats. In 2025, the wines is 45% Sauvignon Blanc, 45% Semillon, and 10% Columbard. It has fresh, grassy and tropical notes and textbook Sauv Blanc aromatics, along with crisp acidity, lovely white fruit, and stony flavors in the finish. Really a lovely, balanced and food-friendly wine - serve with anything from oysters to grilled fish to roast chicken. (The 2021 was a Thanksgiving choice by the NY Times!)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49138082676961,"sku":"35741","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/PeybonhommeBlanc_754669e0-484d-43e1-a4aa-330f3543c9ea.jpg?v=1792206152"},{"product_id":"peybonhomme-2025-colette-vdf","title":"Peybonhomme 2025 'Colette' VDF","description":"\u003cp\u003ePresenting 'Colette,' Chateau Peybonhomme-les-Tour's \"blouge,\" (a blend of blanc and rouge) a blend of 31% Sauvignon Blanc and 31% Semillon, with 38% Cabernet Franc, 100% unique and delicious! Harvested by hand in small baskets, then the red grapes macerate and ferment with wild yeasts in the white grape juice, followed by aging in large ceramic \"eggs.\" Minimal SO2 is used in order to preserve the bright color and freshness. Served quite cool, it will be the life of the party! And it's Biodynamic!!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49138082709729,"sku":"35742","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/PeybonhommeColette.jpg?v=1792205990"},{"product_id":"brandeau-2025-gas-gas","title":"Brandeau 2025 Gas Gas","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon't miss the 2025! We've always liked the freshness and approachability of 'Gas Gas,' a wine that employs carbonic maceration to present a uniquely gulpable wine from Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2025 is exceptionally delicious, less \"carbonic\" than previous vintages, with generous fruit and medium body. If you're a Beaujolais fan, definitely try this. If you're a Bordeaux fan, don't be afraid! The grapes come from sandy soils on top of clay, and Julien likes the idea of doing carbonic maceration with whole clusters to preserve all of the fresh fruit notes.  -EL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49138772607201,"sku":"36022","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/BrandeauGasGas_3257608a-0ff8-4245-9af9-35301085ed0d.jpg?v=1792203417"},{"product_id":"brandeau-2023-banzai-castillon-cotes-de-bordeaux","title":"Brandeau 2023 Banzai Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux","description":"\u003cp\u003eBanzai is a tasty, pure Merlot expression from clay and limestone soils in Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux. The grapes are carefully destemmed and see a short and light maceration for 7-8 days, in what is called 'infusion style,' meaning there is no pumping over or any kind of aggressive agitation of the skins and juice, which are allowed to ferment with less extraction (less grippy tannins). It's Merlot, so it's ripe enough and has plenty of material to maintain an ideal medium-bodied expression, but it's also light in a way, not in the glass necessarily but on the palate and in terms of drinkability. No intervention during fermentation or aging, with small addition of SO2 at bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49138783322337,"sku":"36024","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Brandeau2022Banzai_a516eefd-17be-4e00-bbb9-201ddd6bfd8b.jpg?v=1758938623"},{"product_id":"clos-puy-arnaud-2019-castillon-cotes-de-bordeaux","title":"Clos Puy Arnaud 2019 Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eClos Puy Arnaud is located at an altitude of 90 to 100 meters on an extraordinary plateau terroir. It lies on limestone with starfish fossils mixed with a few limestone veins from Castillon, located in the East continuity of Saint-Emilion. Certified organic and Biodynamic. \"\u003cem\u003eThe 2019 Clos Puy Arnuad is fabulous, just as it was in the barrel. Plush and beautifully layered with soft contours and silky tannins. Dark fruit, mocha, cloves, licorice, violets and spice all build as this flamboyant Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux opens with a bit of air. In a word: superb.\" - \u003c\/em\u003eVinous\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Duclot Vinicole","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51046854918369,"sku":"37535","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/ClosPuyArnaud.1.jpg?v=1771869728"},{"product_id":"brandeau-2022-castillon-cotes-de-bordeaux","title":"Brandeau 2022 Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe house red if you will, Chateau Brandeau is a classically dark-fruited yet elegant and balanced Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux. Majority Merlot (80%) from slopes on clay, with old vines Cabernet Franc from clay and limestone soils. Julien feels this wine offers a true expression of the terroir of the estate, \"sans artifice.\" Maceration is for about 4 weeks, with light extraction, some occasional punchdowns and light pumping over. Aging is for 16 months in 5000L foudres. Note, there's no new oak here, or even small second use barrels. Perhaps this is what he means by \"sans artifice\" as we do get a very pure expression of smooth cassis fruit from the Merlot, a lovely touch of the Cabernet Franc on limestone for mineral complexity in the finish, and the neutral aging that allowed the wine to develop slowly and preserved the fruit notes. This is, in the end, the idea for the wine, that it would show the fruit, with the subtle complexity of the aging in large foudres without the taste of wood. A great, no nonsense bottle of Bordeaux!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51060313555169,"sku":"37540","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/BrandeauCastillon.jpg?v=1758938204"},{"product_id":"smith-haut-lafitte-2016-le-petit-haut-lafitte-pessac-leognan","title":"Smith Haut-Lafitte 2016 Le Petit Haut-Lafitte Pessac-Leognan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Blended at the same time as Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Le Petit Haut-Lafitte was crafted and aged with the same care as the estate’s Grand Vin; the entire winemaking process is exactly the same.\" The 2016 vintage is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, it delivers lovely structure, volume and smoothness with a very long, fresh finish that recalls the same aromatic palette as the nose, with notes of blackberry,blackcurrant, tobacco leaves, star anise and flint. A great vintage for this wine! (\u003cem\u003eIn organic farming since 2016,  with many biodynamic practices for nearly 10 years, and are still amazed at the benefits of medicinal herbs in preventing vine diseases. We grow our own herbs, including yarrow, horsetail and tansy, to make decoctions which we often spray onto the vines using horses.The vineyards span a privileged location, surrounded by woodland, orchards and beehives, which in turn enhances biodiversity. We recently planted trees in the heart of the vineyards to extend this commitment to nature to our wines\u003c\/em\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51060430274785,"sku":"37542","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Screenshot_16-10-2026_14942_www.smith-haut-lafitte.com.jpg?v=1792174322"},{"product_id":"durfort-vivens-2019-margaux-2eme-grand-cru-classe","title":"Durfort-Vivens 2019 Margaux 2eme Grand Cru Classé","description":"\u003cp\u003eDurfort-Vivens is one of the few Margaux to be certified organic and Biodynamic. The 2019 is 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot aged in new barrels and amphorae. \"\u003cem\u003eThe subtle floral notes of the 2019 Château Durfort-Vivens give way to red and black fruits, then evolve into notes of sweet spices and roasted aromas. Its smoothness is balanced by lovely freshness. Silky tannins reveal a fine tension throughout the tasting experience\u003c\/em\u003e\" says the estate. \u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe 2019 Durfort-Vivens has fleshed out nicely. Silky, red\/purplish fruit, blood orange and pomegranate give this plush Margaux fabulous depth. Time in the glass brings out very pretty floral accents to round things out. This classy Margaux is elegant, nuanced and polished. It's a terrific effort from Gonzague Lurton\u003c\/em\u003e.\" Vinous  Drink now with a long decant, enjoy over the next 25 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51060743078113,"sku":"37543","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Screenshot_16-10-2026_14395_www.gc-lurton-estates.com.jpg?v=1792176002"},{"product_id":"haut-bages-liberal-2022-la-chapelle-pauillac","title":"Haut-Bages Liberal 2022 La Chapelle Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe lovely \"second wine\" of Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal in Pauillac is particularly delicious in 2022. The blend is 70% Cabernet and 30% Merlot from the estates younger vines, aged 40% in one-year barrels, 40% in concrete eggs and 20% in new barrels. \"\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 La Chapelle de Haut-Bages Libéral is a gorgeous second wine. Dark red-toned fruit, rose petal, blood orange, mint and dried herbs are all finely knit. Supple and juicy, with plenty of complicating savoriness, La Chapelle is impressive\" \u003c\/em\u003esays Vinous. This will drink beautifully as a young wine, with the supple character of the 2022 vintage, but will age gracefully for 10 to 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AP Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51061558837473,"sku":"37545","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Haut-BagesLiberalLaChapelle.jpg?v=1792203969"},{"product_id":"bellegrave-2019-pomerol","title":"Bellegrave 2019 Pomerol (Arrives 10\/21)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is 75% Merlot \u0026amp; 25% Cabernet Franc from the western edge of the Pomerol plateau outside of Libourne, all estate fruit. The 2019 is young but vibrant with dark fruit and some dusty pencil shavings on the nose, layered with cassis and hints of exotic spices that intermingle nicely in the glass. It's just beginning to come into its drinking window, with fine tannins and succulent acidity that lingers. A beautiful wine now with a decant, this will continue to evolve over the next 10-20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weygandt-Metzler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51061839692001,"sku":"37546","price":83.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/bellegrave19.jpg?v=1792187382"}],"url":"https:\/\/chambersstwines.com\/collections\/bordeaux-biodynamic-organic-and-delicious.oembed","provider":"Chambers Street Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}