France

A blend that is dominated by Chenin Blanc has produced a beautiful lightly honeyed wine. Its apple fruitiness and brilliant acidity give it great crispness along with an added touch...

Perfumed, with a rich texture and smoky flavors this wine has density and concentration. Aged for 16 months in large wooden barrels, the wine has spice, red-berry fruits and young...

The Brunel family’s winemaking history reaches back to the 17th century with the purchase of a vineyard plot to the north of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation from the Bishop of Avignon.Numerous...

Classic notes of elderflower and cut grass, together with citrus and mineral character. A refreshing, light bodied wine.\n \n Producer Information\n André Vatan took over the helm of his family's...

Background When Antonin Guyon started out in the 1960s, he had but a few small parcels of land in Gevrey and Meursault—not an uncommon footing to have in the fragmented...

Domaine Antonin Guyon in Sauvigny-les-Beaune was founded by Antonin Guyon in the 1960s before he passed on the torch to his son Dominique in 1970. At this time the domain...

When Antonin Guyon started out in the 1960s, he had but a few small parcels of land in Gevrey and Meursault—not an uncommon footing to have in the fragmented tapestry...

\n\nDominique Guyon and his brother Michel control the business that was started by their father Antonin in the 1960’s. Antonin was relatively mature when he set out on his vine-owning...

The 2019 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is very pure and intense on the nose, a melange of black and blueberry fruit infused with pressed violet petals. The oak here is seamlessly...

The Domaine Arlaud Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2021 is a medium to full-bodied, supple, and fleshy red wine from the Cote de Nuits region of France. It's made from Pinot Noir...

Not as deep in colour as the Charmes, but still with a vibrant purple edge. An interesting mix between crystalline red fruit and perhaps a little white pepper from the...

The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er Cru is very convincing on the nose, a mixture of red and black fruit, forest floor, hints of crushed limestone and orange zest. So...

This wine has very pleasant and lovely aromas. On the palate it is very elegant, rich and full-bodied.\n \n Producer Information\n Domaine Arlaud is a family-owned wine producer based in...

The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Aux Chezaux 1er Cru perhaps does not convey the same cohesion as Arlaud’s other Premier Crus at the moment, a little earthier and more broody. The palate...

The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru came across very backward on the nose, gradually opening with black fruit and black olive/briny aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe black...

Domaine Arlaud Pere et Fils was created in 1942 when Joseph Arlaud, a man from the Ardeche (northern Rhone Valley), and Renee Amiot, a woman from a family with deep...

The Ruchots are mineral dense, powerful and complex, the very specific situation on a small slope depression surrounded by wall created a worm micro climate. Those wines have an incredible...

The Basque country lies along the southwestern border of France and Spain, deep in the dramatic Pyrenees mountains. The vineyards are planted at 400m above sea level. Although Irouleguy was...

The Basque country lies along the southwestern border of France and Spain, deep in the dramatic Pyrenees mountains. The vineyards are planted at 400m above sea level. Although Irouleguy was...

The Basque country lies along the southwestern border of France and Spain, deep in the dramatic Pyrenees mountains. The vineyards are planted at 400m above sea level. Although Irouleguy was...

The nose opens with pure minerality and exotic fruit. Flavors of grapefruit, lychee and lime combine with a clean and crisp palate. Persistent, fine and zesty.\n \n Producer Information\n The...

A decadent golden green color, this Pouilly-Fuisse charms with delicate aromas of orange peel and spice. The palate is mineral-driven—full bodied, rich and round with notes of hazelnut and white...

The 2019 Pouilly-Fuissé La Verchère Vieilles Vignes is rich and dramatic, bursting with aromas of citrus oil, crisp orchard fruit, peaches and pastry cream. Medium to full-bodied, textural and enveloping,...

Aged in a mix of barrels, demi muids, and foudres. Super pure fruit. Juicy. Basil nose, strawberry and cherry. 5% new oak. Considered one of the top producers in Marsannay,...

The Domaine Bart Marsannay Les Finottes 2022 is a refined Burgundy red with a deep ruby hue and a bouquet of red berries, cherries, and delicate floral notes. On the...

Domaine Barville is Laurent Brotte’s family estate. The 15ha vineyard is situated on the west side of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and is composed of 7 parcels spread over two of the best...

Domaine Belargus owns 10 hectares out of the 40 that are classified Grand Cru in the Loire Valley and known as Quarts-de-Chaume. From the terraces of Clos des Rucheres in...

Not a powerhouse, and a bit restrained at first, but with air, this opens up beautifully, allowing the notes of peach, ginger and yellow plum to emerge tied to a...

2018 Coteaux-du-Layon Chaume Premier Cru Echarderie opens with an intense and elegant noble and refreshing bouquet of citrus fruits such as limes lemons and oranges intertwined with honey and stone...

Domaine Belle has an interesting history. In the 1600’s, vines were grown in vineyards around the Chateau de Larnage and all the land and produce belonged to the Lord of...

Since 1991, our estate, which was originally a farm, has planted vines on 20 ha of sloped and fallow land in the Sancerre appellation in addition to 3 ha in...

Background With 18 wonderfully diverse appellations across the region, 12 of which are Premier and Grand crus, Bertagna is among the top ranking Domaines in Burgundy. A desire for perfection...

Background With 18 wonderfully diverse appellations across the region, 12 of which are Premier and Grand crus, Bertagna is among the top ranking Domaines in Burgundy. A desire for perfection...

The 2022 Beaune Les Vignes Franches 1er Cru is matured with one Troncais barrel with 70% whole bunches. It has another flattering bouquet, pure brambly redcurrant and wild strawberry fruit,...

This wine from Boris Champy comes from a vineyard with an old Selection massale the Aligote Dore or Golden Aligote. The attribute naturally refers to the colour of the berries....

The Hautes-Cotes de Beaune "Montagnewhite 2020 is a wine produced in the Burgundy region, by the Domaine Boris Champy. The name on the label comes from the altitude at which...

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and...

There is more maturity here than in the fragrance. The citrus flavour remains in the foreground, but there are also notes of wax, quince and some crunchy apple, which is...

Domaine Boris Champy Cremant de Bourgogne elevation 424 Brut seems like a well-made and interesting sparkling wine, especially for those who enjoy a dry style with a touch of minerality....

Fresh nose of raspberry and blackcurrant. The mouth develops very fine \ntanins, far from the tanic and harsch structure from some wines in this \nappellation. This wine must be decanted...