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Domaine Jean-Paul Balland Sancerre Blanc 2023
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Where: Sancerre, Loire Valley, France.
Why: Because this is on the money for classic Sancerre. A touch of mineral, a touch of ash mixed in with grapefruit zest and prickly, food ready zippiness. We are always on the hunt for Sancerre that pushes all our buttons at this price-point and have found a real winner here. Some goat cheese with this? Yes please!
W18935
France
Loire Valley
White
2023
Sancerre Blanc
.750L
France
Chateau Belregard Figeac Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2017
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Organic. The composition is 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is marked by a vibrant ruby/garnet color married to a richly spicy nose with hints of tobacco and coffee in the background; the flavors are dominated by red currant, cassis, and raspberry; the texture is silky and the wine is smooth and generous on the palate; the subtle tannins have grip but are graceful making this wine particularly welcoming over the near term.
The Pueyos follow traditional vinification techniques. After a 3 day cold maceration, fermentation takes place in both cement tanks and stainless steel tanks. Either way, temperatures are closely monitored so the fermentation proceeds at a controlled pace with maximum temperatures reaching 28 degrees Celsius. The “cuvaison” (fermentation + maceration) usually lasts between 15 and 20 days. Closely monitoring the temperature during fermentation helps avoid extracting the harsher, more bitter tannins that can appear if the temperature gets too high. Half of the wine is aged in barrels for 18 months following fermentation. Only 25% new barrels and 25% one-year-old barrels are used each year, to avoid overwhelming the fruit. The second part of the cuvée is aged in cement tanks. The two parts of the wine are ultimately blended, then fined with egg whites before bottling.
W20463
France
Bordeaux
Red
2017
.750L
France
Famille Paquet Bourgogne Blanc 2023
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Organic
W21193
France
Burgundy
White
2023
Chardonnay
.750L
France
Nicolas Maillet Macon Verze Blanc 2022
90 V
OrganicYour Price: $27.97
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90 points Vinous
The 2022 Mâcon-Verzé is a blend of all the Domaine's parcels in the middle of the slope on chalky soils and went through an eight-month fermentation. This has a crisp nose of lemon rind and crushed stone. It's focused and not complex, but it displays commendable vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with pretty white and yellow fruit and slightly higher acidity that lends more precision and nervosité to the finish.
W21783
France
Burgundy
White
2022
Chardonnay
.750L
France
Gilbert Picq Chablis 2023
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Originating from the usual parcels and raised entirely in stainless steel, it has a brisk nose with Granny Smiths, lime and wet stone. Classic Chablis. The palate is well-balanced, with a bitter lemon entry lending tension. Taut and linear, it delivers a refreshing, spicy finish that lingers in the mouth. Very fine.
W21621
France
Burgundy
White
2023
Chardonnay
.750L
France
Clos Roussely Touraine Chenonceaux Sauvignon Blanc 2022
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A terrific Sancerre alternative. This is a very mineral driven Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley.
W21249
France
Loire Valley
White
2022
Sauvignon Blanc
.750L
France
Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuisse 2022
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Available: 96
W-00001674
France
Burgundy
White
2022
Chardonnay
.750L
France
Olga Raffault Les Picasses Chinon 2017
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94 points View from the Cellar (John Gilman)
The 2017 vintage of les Picasses from Domaine Raffault has just been released, nearly six years out from the vintage. The wine is simply outstanding on both the nose and palate, with the bouquet hopping from the glass in a vibrant and already complex blend of sweet dark berries, cassis, cigar wrapper, gravelly soil tones, a touch of smoked meats, currant leaf and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied, focused and complex, with superb mid-palate depth, excellent soil signature and grip, ripe, well-measured tannins and impeccable balance on the long, complex and very classy finish. At age six, this wine is certainly approachable today, but it is still a puppy and the real fireworks will not start until it is at least twelve years of age. Outstanding young Chinon! 2023-2075+
PJ00801
France
Loire Valley
Red
2017
Cabernet Franc
.750L
France
Jean Marc Brocard Sainte Claire Chablis 2023
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PJ00274
France
Chablis
Red
2023
.750L
France
Lucien Muzard Bourgogne Rouge 2023
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Organic
One of the best value Burgundian producers, Lucien Muzard's approach of organic farming, hand-harvesting, and traditional winemaking creates a wonderful expression of Bourgogne Rouge. A deliciously light drop of red fruit flavor with a distinct sensual silkiness and minerality, it's an exemplary bottle of Bourgogne Rouge. This comes from parcels in Maranges and Santenay, plus a one hectare parcel in the Hautes Cotes. Always an exceptional value, the 2023 is simply delicious and an amazing value!
PJ00512
France
Burgundy
Red
2023
Pinot Noir
.750L
France
Camus-Bruchon Bourgogne Rouge 2022
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The 2022 Bourgogne Pinot Noir, which comes from two parcels within Savigny, has a bright red cherry and strawberry bouquet. The palate is piquant on the entry, delivering moderate depth and a tightly wound, very saline finish.
W21497
France
Burgundy
Red
2022
Pinot Noir
.750L
France
Chateau de Chaintres MCMXL Saumur Champigny Rouge 2020
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Château de Chaintres produces this cuvée from one of their best and oldest parcels: a 1940 planting (hence the name: the year of plantation in Roman numerals) of Cabernet Franc in the heart of the clos. Aged in a single 20-hectoliter tronconic oak cask for two winters, “MCMXL” offers intensely concentrated, sappy fruit, penetrating and finely chiseled minerality, and a firmer structure than the other Saumur-Champigny wines in the lineup.
PJ01597
France
Loire Valley
Red
2020
.750L
France
Francois Pinon Le Trois Argiles Vouvray 2019
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Francois Pinon inherited his domaine from his father in 1987 and has, over the last 20 years, become widely recognized as one of the top producers in Vouvray. His mission is simple: to maintain the character of the appellation and of the vintage. The vineyards at Pinon are in the corniche of the Vallee de Cousse. The soil here is clay and silica on a base of limestone (tuffeau) with flint (silex), and the area is rated among the top sites in the appellation for Vouvrays of distinction and longevity. Pinon works organically; he plows the vineyards, does not use chemical fertilizers and pesticides and, of course, he harvests by hand and uses no cultured yeasts. All new plantings are done by massale selection and no nursery clones are used; the vines are an average of 25 years old. He is slowly moving towards organic certification with confidence that these methods produce the finest fruit. Primary fermentation occurs in wood barrels, then the wines are aged in stainless steel or foudres to obtain a balance between fruit and reduction. There is one racking to remove the heavy lees and the wine remains on its fine lees until bottling, which takes place a full year after the harvest. Rather than use a large dose of SO2, Pinon prefers to filter his wines to insure their stability and aging potential.
W00908
France
Loire Valley
White
2019
Chenin Blanc
.750L
France
Domaine Blard & Fils Cuvee Pierre Emile Savoie Pinot Noir 2020
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An aromatic explosion of cherry and red fruit aromas. Crunchy and complex on the palate with a long finish. The color is electric, a glowing cherry color. Elegant and graceful on the palate with soft balanced tannins. This is a mountain wine through and through. This is a fine example of Pinot Noir, as the varietal is meant to be pretty not syrupy. 100% Pinot Noir, organically farmed, from 30 year old vines aged twelve months in used oak barrels.
PJ01429
France
Red
2020
.750L
France
Chateau de Beaucastel Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2021
92 WA
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92 points Wine Advocate
A terrific vintage for this wine, which was bottled just a couple of weeks prior to my late June visit, the 2021 Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel is a blend of 30% each Grenache, Mourvdre and Syrah, plus 10% Cinsault. From a vineyard just outside the boundaries of the appellation of Chteauneuf-du-Pape, it's a remarkably consistent wine and always a solid value. Scents of sunbaked stones, black cherries and licorice appear on the nose, joined by hints of purple raspberries and dark chocolate, while the medium to full-bodied palate is lush and velvety, finishing long and complex.
92 points James Suckling
Very attractive red cherry fruit fills out the medium-bodied palate where the fine tannins underline this very well. Impressive length with plenty of licorice and a touch of candied citrus at the long, crisp and emphatically dry finish. A cuvee based on grenache and mourvedre. From organically grown grapes. Drink from release.
PJ01427
France
Rhone
Red
2021
.750L
France
Maison Foucher Lebrun Le Mont Sancerre Blanc 2022
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PJ00752
France
White
2022
.750L
France
Clos de la Roilette Fleurie 2023
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Aromas of black cherry, pomegranate and blackberry - very complex - with hints of blood orange, licorice and spice. The palate is dense and deep showing the Moulin-a-Vent side of Fleurie, with juicy black fruits backed with firm acidity and mineral flavors. The finish is long with sappy fruit liqueur and earthy acidity.
PJ01451
France
Beaujolais
Red
2023
.750L
France
Domaine des Lises Equis Crozes Hermitage 2021
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Organically farmed Syrah from the lieu-dit "Les Picheres", less than 2km from the vines of Domaine Alain Graillot in Crozes Hermitage. Vinified with thirty percent whole cluster, semi carbonic maceration, and aged in old neutral barrels from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti.
The bouquet is enchanting, a dazzling display of white flowers, bramble fruit, and a slight note of baking spice. The fruit is lush and plush and feels incredible on the palate (semi-carbonic maceration at play). The finish is silky smooth showing great balance and drinkability. Equis is a joyful, playful wine that doesn't take itself too seriously and yet presents enough layers to keep the most classic plates engaged. This is a crowd pleaser for sure!
Maxime Graillot, the son of iconic Crozes-Hermitage producer Alain Grailliot.
100% Syrah
40+ year old vines
From the lieu-dit “Les Picheres”, less than 2km from the vines of Domaine Alain Graillot
Rocky gravel terroir
30% whole cluster
Indigenous yeast
Aged in older barrels
PJ01599
France
Red
2021
.750L
France
Domaine de Haute Perche Clos des Constants Anjou Blanc 2022
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Made from the noble Chenin Blanc grape variety, this cuvée presents all the characteristics of ripe fruit with aromas of apricots, peaches and quince. This cuvée is fermented in barrel bringing delicate nutty aromas. The palate is round and fresh, which allows for gourmet pairings.100% Chenin Blanc. Vineyard planted in 1984.Direct pressing. Fermentation in thermoregulated stainless steel vats. Natural yeast fermentation. Aging in French oak barrels (new and used) for one year. Tartaric stabilization in cold room.
PJ01369
France
Organic
White
2022
Chenin Blanc
.750L
France
Domaine de L'Idylle Savoie Mondeuse L'Identite du Terroir 2020
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Dark ruby color with violet reflections. Bouquet of small red fruits and spring flowers (violet), with peppery notes. The mouth combines freshness with energy in a balanced presentation in which the greedy aromatics, the suppleness and the crispness of the structure participate. This is a very impressive expression of Mondeuse. 12% abv
PJ01128
France
Other France
Red
2020
.750L
France
La Bastide Saint Dominique Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2022
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A seductive, refined and well-composed blend of 80% grenache, 10% syrah, 7% mourvedre and 3% cinsault. It shows aromas of spiced cherries, grilled herbs, bay leaves, roasted meat and crushed peppercorns. It’s medium- to full-bodied with finely grained tannins. Seductive and fine with a delicate texture throughout and a warming finish with spices. Drink or hold.
92 points Wine Advocate
The 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape from La Bastide Saint Dominique reveals an elegant, gourmand bouquet of dark cherries, flowers, spices and chocolate. Medium to full-bodied with a juicy core of fruit, it's well-balanced, layered and enveloping with a charming, velvety mid-palate that segues into a fresh, ethereal finish. This blend of 80% Grenache Noir, 10% Syrah, 7% Mourvèdre and 3% Cinsault matured in stainless steel and concrete tanks. It can be drunk any time over the next decade and over.
PJ01519
France
Rhone
Red
2022
.750L
France
Domaine de la Grosse Pierre Aux Craz Chiroubles 2022
90 WA
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Primary aromas of candied raspberries, cherries, lilacs, peonies and sweet spices introduce the 2022 Chiroubles Aux Craz, a medium-bodied wine, revealing further notes of eucalyptus, candied peel and slate on the palate. While the initial attack is more daring, the wine gracefully tapers off on the back palate, guided by an influence of fine-grained tannins. This is a suave wine that leaves you wanting more.
PJ01459
France
Beaujolais
Red
2022
.750L
France
Petit Lacoste Pauillac 2016
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The uber rare third wine of Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste. Consisting of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot from the superb 2016 vintage. A wine not to be missed by any Bordeaux enthusiast, this is superb! The wine needs about 20-30 minutes in a decanter to fully unfurl. It is drinking in its prime drinking window displaying lovely complexity and an edgeless finish.
PJ01467
France
Bordeaux
Red
2016
.750L
France
Domaine des Trois Filles Bandol 2019
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Aromas of blackberries, herbs, and leather plume from your glass. On the palate, enjoy rich flavors of blackberry, black cherry, mouthcoating tannins and a long, earthy finish.
PJ01538
France
Bandol
Red
2019
.750L
France
Domaine Pecheur Cotes du Jura Poulsard 2023
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Reductive when first opened. A decant is recommended.
MED-LIGHT-BODIED, RUSTIC, STRAWBERRY JAM, MINERAL, EARTH, SMOKE, USED OAK
WINEMAKING : From 25-year-old vines; destemmed entirely; ages for one year in a combination of stainless steel and used 600-liter oak casks.
PJ01539
France
Jura
Red
2023
Poulsard
.750L
France
Domaine Romaneaux Destezet Herve Souhaut Syrah 2023
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100% Syrah from the northern Rhone, 30 year-old vines.
Vinification Method: Grapes are hand-harvested and undergo a very long maceration at a low temperature—without destemming. The wine is fermented in wooden tanks and aged on fine lees in second-hand oak casks for eight months. The wine is bottled without filtration. The wine has a total SO2 of only 25mg/L.
PJ01405
France
Rhone
Red
2023
.750L
France
Lauverjat Sancerre Blanc 2023
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PJ01623
France
Loire Valley
White
2023
.750L
France
Domaine Zind Humbrecht Pinot Blanc 2022
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W21509
France
Alsace
White
2021
.750L