France
France
Chantal Lescure 2021 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
From vines in the upper part of the Clos (Lieu-dit "Montiotes Hautes") Terroir pebbly clay/limestone, 50% of the vines are 70+ years-old, 50% were replanted in 2011. (The exact position is a bit unclear on the Beteta maps, which put...
$259.99
Traginer NV Banyuls Ambre (Solera 2000) 750ml
This superb wine is made from Grenache Gris, Grenache Noir, Grenache Blanc and Muscat, from a solera dating back to 2000, aged in small, very old barrels. Complex aromas of citrus, tea, prune, flowers and caramel. The palate is balanced,...
$46.99
Donneurs du Temps NV Vin de France Blanc (Vin de Liqueur/Macvin)
This is a regional specialty of the Jura, taking partially fermenting grape must and introducing a Marc du Jura, or grape eau de vie, which preserves some sugar and brings the alc. up to about 18%. It's a similar approach...
$59.99
Ferme de L'Yonnière (Jerome Forget) 2021 Cidre Paysan
The 2021 Ferme de L'Yonnière "Cidre Paysan" is made from three heirloom apple varieties, Marie Ménard, Fréquin Rayé and Fréquin Rouge, grown in Jérome Forget's pasture/orchards near Domfront, Brittany. Deep gold color, complex aromas of ripe fruit, smoke, orange marmalade,...
$12.99
Gonzalvez, France 2022 Vin de Savoie Feer'hic
The Chignin Bergeron (Roussanne) is a medium bodied, acid-forward expression from certified organic vineyards in the Savoie. // France's Notes: "Native yeasts, direct press, fermentation in concrete with minimal 1gm sulphur at bottling. A deep golden hue with amber reflections....
$33.99
Jonc Blanc 2020 Vin de France Pure S Semillon
For lovers of natural, skin contact wines - “PURE S” : 100% Semillon. Boulbènes terroir on a limestone base: a mixture of limestone sands and silts with a little clay. Aging in 18hl Stockinger casks for 2 years, zero additives....
$34.99
Vignes du Maynes 2021 Macon-Cruzille Les Chassagnes 1.5L
The Vignes du Mayne "Les Chassagnes" is from massale-slection Chardonnay. The walled vineyard (clos) was abandoned around 1880 after the phylloxera epidemic, replanted in 2005. The virgin soil is rich with humus from the forest that had grown on it....
$129.99
Ferme de L'Yonnière (Jerome Forget) NV Poire Aperitif Pyrus
"Pyrus is a blend of freshly pressed pear juice with Domfrontais Calvados. Then it remains for a few months in stainless steel vats before going into barrels. 'Pyrus Cordata' is the name of the wild pear tree. This pretty name...
$23.99
Champs de l'Abbaye 2022 Rully Blanc "Les Cailloux"
The Hasard's have a small parcel of 40 year-old vines in Rully on clay and limestone soils. The 2022 is showing stunning elegance in its youth, with seductive aromas of dried apricots, flint, wild honeysuckle and integrated hints of new...
$41.99
Finot Freres 2022 Vin de France Tracteur Rosé
The Finot Freres "Tracteur" Rose is mostly Gamay with a field blend of ancient and local vaarieties, with 24 hour skin-contact before pressing. In the glass, it is a faint salmon color. The nose has a rich aroma of pink...
$17.99
Carmarans 2022 VdP Selves
Selves is made from 100% Chenin Blanc from vines aged anywhere from 5-50 years old that are planted in granitic soils. The nose is very pretty with seashells, white flowers, a touch of ripe tropical melon. On the palate it...
$34.99
Elian Da Ros 2021 Côtes du Marmandais Coucou Blanc
60% Sauvignon Blanc – 10% Sauvignon Gris – 30% Semillon. Soil: clay-gravel on a blue marl subsoil. Vinification: Slow pressing, cold settling, fermentation and aging in casks and concrete eggs for 19 months."Atypical white for the region, certainly a legacy...
$51.99
Altaber, Julien 2022 Bourgogne Blanc
Julien Altaber is a busy guy! He makes his own wines at Domaine Julien Altaber, and also takes care of winemaking at Domaine Derain, albeit surely with Dominique hanging out with a glass in his hand closeby. Like the Derain...
$44.99
