French New Arrivals: Beck-Hartweg, Frantz Saumon, Martin Texier and More!
French New Arrivals: Beck-Hartweg, Frantz Saumon, Martin Texier and More!
Beck-Hartweg NV Tout Naturellement Pet-Nat Rosé
This is a beautifully fresh Pet-Nat Rosé from Muscat, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris planted on deep and rich silty-granitic soil on the lower part of the hillsides. Grapes are harvested at the same time and destemmed. Maceration for 12...
$26.99
Beck-Hartweg 2023 Alsace Granite
This is a field blend that was made to show the character of the soil in Dambach. Florian and Mathilde selected three vineyards that produced what they call the most "salivant" wines (salivant roughly translates to mouth-watering). This quality is...
$28.99
Beck-Hartweg 2022 Alsace GC Frankstein Blanc
Formerly known as 'Cuvée Lily,' named after Florian and Mathilde's daughter, the Grand Cru Frankstein is an ancient style of Alsatian wine (ancient as in more common in the early 1900s and earlier, before mono-varietal wines became the norm in...
$36.99
Beck-Hartweg 2021 Alsace Rittersberg
Rittersberg comes from granitic, sandy and stony soil, a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois and Riesling, with a tiny amount of Gewurztraminer. Grapes are harvested together and put in the pneumatic press without crushing, pressed gently and slowly...
$32.99
Beck-Hartweg 2024 Alsace Bungertal
This is a blend of Gewurztraminer and Riesling grown on the volcanic sandstone soils of Bungertal, near the village of Nothalten. The grapes are macerated for 24-48 hours before a gentle pressing and natural fermentation in old oak, where it...
$33.99
Beck-Hartweg 2023 Alsace GC Frankstein Orange
This is the same blend as the Grand Cru Frankstein, consisting of Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, but with a more extended maceration. It is aromatic, rich and complex with velvety tanins and elegant texture, enjoyable now but...
$36.99
Beck-Hartweg 2023 Alsace Granite Rouge
This is 100% Pinot Noir on granite and silt soils with eastern exposure, coming from two separate plots both near Dieffenthal. Grapes are destemmed and see one week maceration before aging 11 months in stainless steel. Unfined, unfiltered and with...
$28.99
Beck-Hartweg 2022 Alsace "F" Pinot Noir
This Pinot Noir comes from the Grand Cru Frankstein, composed of granitic soils with very old vines. The grapes are destemmed and undergo a long two-week maceration before aging 11 months in a 100-year-old cask. It's a deep ruby color...
$36.99
Bistro Louis Severine 2024 Julien
100% Riesling from steep granitic slopes in Dambach-la-Ville. Grapes are hand harvested and see seven days of whole-cluster maceration before aging in old barriques. Unfined, unfiltered and no added sulfur. It's packed with bright citrus fruit, not quite full-on orange...
$46.99
Bistro Louis Severine 2024 Chrysalis
This is a collaboration with Christian Binner - a delicious blend of Sylvaner, Pinot Noir and Muscat Ottonel, co-macerated with whole clusters for seven days before being basket pressed and aged in a single old barrel. No added sulfur, unfined...
$56.99
Texier, Martin 2024 Brezeme Blanc
This is 100% Roussanne from the Brézème hillside, direct-pressed and fermented in barrels where it remains on their lees until bottling. There is no racking or stirring during aging. Yields in 2024 were tiny but the resulting wine is gorgeous,...
$49.99
Texier, Martin 2024 Le Preyna
This is mostly old-vine Cinsault along with about 25% Grenache, both planted on granitic soils in Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban. The grapes see a short maceration and aging in concrete. It shows beautiful bright cherry fruit and a deep mineral component, juicy and...
$33.99
Texier, Martin 2023 Brézème Rouge
From the importer: "Brézème is an anomaly in the northern Rhône. It is a single slope of rocky, broken down limestone (compared to the granitic soils that are the norm around these parts) rising above the alluvial plains of the...
$48.99
Domaine Ozil 2023 Gourmandise
This is mostly Syrah with some Grenache from Ardeche, with crunchy dark fruit but medium/light in body and easy to enjoy. Just a hint of earth and spice add complexity while the bright acidity gives lift. It can be enjoyed...
$24.99
Foulards Rouges 2025 Octobre
The 2025 Octobre is showing beautifully this year, made up of 90% Syrah and 10% Grenache. It's still light and fresh but with an added spice and depth that gives it more of a Syrah character. Outstanding with a slight...
$28.99
Clos d'Audhuy 2022 Queue de Pressoir
From the distributor: “Queue De Pressoir” highlights the obscure ségalin grape, a nearly-forgotten variety indigenous to Cahors, known for its tannic, rustic character. It is vinified in an almost rosé-like fashion; lightly extracted, thus allowing the more delicate elements of...
$21.99
Autour de L'Anne 2022 Wonder Womanne Sparkling Rosé
From force of nature Anne Paillet makes delicious, "quaffable" wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon. Wonder Womanne is a staple of her winery, a fresh and tangy, lightly spiced rosé Pet-Nat from a blend of Cinsault, Syrah, and Grenache. Super dry and...
$17.99
Saumon, Frantz 2023 Cave Se Rebiffe
This is not your average Gamay Pet-Nat, with very fine bubbles, lovely texture and a chiseled dry finish. There's hints of toasty brioche on the nose that give it more of a Champagne quality, but taut and precise on the...
$37.99
Saumon, Frantz 2024 Vin de Frantz Chenin Blanc
The 2024 Vin de Frantz is 100% Chenin Blanc coming from a selection of Frantz's vineyards around Montlouis. In the past there was some Menu Pineau, but this year is all Chenin. The 2024 has a beautiful balance of delicate...
$32.99
Saumon, Frantz 2023 Romorantin
This is a relatively new project for Frantz, a 100% Romorantin from young vines averaging about 10 years-old. It's one that he's particularly excited about, and with good reason. It's chiseled and mineral with great acid, medium bodied with enough...
$39.99
Saumon, Frantz 2023 Mineral Plus
This is 100% Chenin Blanc from several of Frantz's parcels in Montlouis, done in neutral barrels. It's always a standout Chenin and the 2023 is no exception, with a weightless purity enveloping a strong mineral core and profound texture. It...
$44.99
Delecheneau (La Grange Tiphaine) 2025 Trinqu'âmes Touraine Sauvignon
Trinqu'âmes is a very cute pun which means "Let's toast to our souls." It is what Sauvignon de Touraine should taste like! Technically not a domaine wine, it's made under the négociant label of Coralie & Damien Delecheneau: for many...
$21.99
