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This wine is from the lower slope, shallow stony soil of Oxfordian limestone. ... This wine is from the lower slope, shallow stony soil of Oxfordian limestone. Pair with veal fillet mignon, squab, beef steak and roast duckling. Agreeably fresh if somber aromas of plum, red and dark raspberry and a hint of crushed anise are trimmed... more

A blend of purchased fruit from Aux Combottes and Les Combottes, Felettig's 20... A blend of purchased fruit from Aux Combottes and Les Combottes, Felettig's 2020 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru is showing especially well, wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries, rose petals and orange rind. Medium to full-bodied, floral and... more

Fruity bouquet of apple, lemon with hints of floral. On the palate it is energ... Fruity bouquet of apple, lemon with hints of floral. On the palate it is energetic with citrus notes. more

A brooding and more deeply pitched nose grudgingly reveals its aromas of black... A brooding and more deeply pitched nose grudgingly reveals its aromas of black cherry, cassis and poached plum that are trimmed in hints of earth and oak. The succulent, mouth coating and concentrated medium weight plus flavors are notably more... more

Burgundy experienced another very warm and dry year in 2020, with a record-set... Burgundy experienced another very warm and dry year in 2020, with a record-setting early harvest beginning on August 21. Fortunately, they made some fortuitous canopy management decisions earlier in the summer, leaving a denser canopy that reduced the... more

Smooth and sensual, this red blend reveals intense notes of red fruits. The pl... Smooth and sensual, this red blend reveals intense notes of red fruits. The plush fruit and spice flavors of Syrah are deliciously balanced by the sweetness of old vine Grenache and the vivacity of Mourvèdre. The addition of Carignan brings everything... more

A new cuvée for Lumpp, the 2020 Givry Teppe des Chenèves derives from five-y... A new cuvée for Lumpp, the 2020 Givry Teppe des Chenèves derives from five-year-old vines (high-quality selections of Chardonnay, of course) planted in this southeast-facing site below the tree line. Delivering aromas of honeyed orchard fruit, white... more

Intense straw yellow eye. The nose is rich and full but is also letting thru p... Intense straw yellow eye. The nose is rich and full but is also letting thru pure notes of a salty minerality not unlike crushed seashells aromas. It really is a rather ripe and even opulent fruit backbone that is blanketing your sensations into ample... more

Notes of black fruits, especially blackcurrant, floral and leathery aromas. El... Notes of black fruits, especially blackcurrant, floral and leathery aromas. Elegant attack with beautiful tannins. Blackcurrant and raspberry flavors. more

The always inspired Valentin Montanet over-delivers with this unfussy, organic... The always inspired Valentin Montanet over-delivers with this unfussy, organically made Chardonnay. Sure, it’s a Bourgogne, but the lighting need not be perfect, nor should you save it for company (although they would be impressed). A wine for... more

Bright yellow color with green hues. A complex and expressive nose of white fl... Bright yellow color with green hues. A complex and expressive nose of white flowers, underlined by some lime notes. The palate is ample, well-balanced with aromatic notes of citrus fruits and honeysuckle. A mineral and long finish. more

Concentrated notes of Morello cherry, soft just-ripened strawberry, and balsam... Concentrated notes of Morello cherry, soft just-ripened strawberry, and balsam are balanced by a well-integrated acidity, pronounced tannins, and a lingering, slightly herbaceous finish. more

Juliénas is perhaps the most diverse of Beaujolais’s ten crus, making it di... Juliénas is perhaps the most diverse of Beaujolais’s ten crus, making it difficult to generalize about the character of its wine. Soils range from granite to schist with pockets of clay, sand, and alluvial deposits, while a wealth of different... more

High-toned with rich, fresh berry fruit tinged with garrigue aromas and white ... High-toned with rich, fresh berry fruit tinged with garrigue aromas and white pepper lead into a thick, saturated wine in the mouth. Ripe, well-coated tannins provide ample backbone for several years of age, though it will be tough to keep your hands... more

Dauvissat’s villages-level Chablis is produced from 15- to 20-year-old vines... Dauvissat’s villages-level Chablis is produced from 15- to 20-year-old vines planted in five different parcels: two next to premier cru Montmains, two near premier cru Montée de Tonnerre, and one in the commune of Préhy. In contrast to the premier... more

The bouquet opens on a palette of small red and black fruits (strawberry, cher... The bouquet opens on a palette of small red and black fruits (strawberry, cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry) followed by cooked prune with peppery, animal, woody, moss and mushroom touches. Bourgogne Rouge is very lively in the mouth, structured, with a... more

Fresh and complex- a symphony of apples, pears, orchard fruit and mineral. Thi... Fresh and complex- a symphony of apples, pears, orchard fruit and mineral. Thiswine always over-delivers and belies its humble appellation status. more

Lapalu's Cote de Brouilly is a more structured, mineral-driven and concentrate... Lapalu's Cote de Brouilly is a more structured, mineral-driven and concentrated Cru Beaujolias. With smoky aromas and a density of fruit on the palate, this is a bit on the more rustic end of the Gamay spectrum. more

The domaine bottling is derived from bunches left to hang on all parcels in Mo... The domaine bottling is derived from bunches left to hang on all parcels in Montlouis that the estate owns. Always vinified in a demi-sec style, it shows unctuous notes of citrus, exotic fruits and honey in the nose that lead into a wine with... more

Like Domaine de la Bongran and Domaine de Roally, Domaine Emilian Gillet belon... Like Domaine de la Bongran and Domaine de Roally, Domaine Emilian Gillet belongs to the Thevenet family. Each of these three small properties features classic Mâconnais clay-limestone soils and is farmed organically and worked and harvested... more