Vignobles Lacoste Orange Artisan Vignernon 2023
Made from the Sémillon white grape variety, this wine is fermented on the skins for three months before the skins are separated from the juice and the wine is transferred into vats.
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Domaine Pinson Mont de Milieu Chablis Premiere Cru 2004
Domaine Pinson Frères is a respected family estate with roots in Chablis dating back to 1640. Known for their Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines, the domaine is celebrated for crafting complex, age-worthy Chablis through sustainable and organic methods.
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2023 François Chidaine Sauvignon Touraine
Crafted in a classic style by one of the Loire’s most respected producers, this wine hails from biodynamically farmed vineyards near Montrichard and Chissay-en-Touraine, north of the Cher River. It offers remarkable complexity and finesse for the appellation
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Château Paradis Essenciel Blanc 2023
If you’re looking for a crisp, bright white that feels tailor-made for warm afternoons, porch sipping, and grilled summer dinners, let me introduce you to a standout that’s flying under the radar: Château Paradis Essenciel Blanc (2023).
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A Small Sampling of Kermit Lynch Wines
I recently attended an intimate tasting of wines exclusively imported by Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant. Known for specializing in French and Italian wines, Kermit Lynch focuses on selections from small, independent producers who practice sustainable, organic, or biodynamic winemaking.
The lineup included a diverse mix: sparkling, white, rosé, and red wines, as well as vermouth.
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Domaine Overnoy-Crinquand Arbois-Pupillin Chardonnay 2018
The cool climate and limestone-rich soils lend Jura Chardonnays a bright acidity and complex minerality, often marked by flavors of green apple, citrus, and almond. This nuanced approach to Chardonnay makes Jura wines highly distinctive and sought-after by those who appreciate terroir-focused winemaking.
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Joseph Dorbon Trousseau Arbois 2019
Aromas of raspberry and rhubarb are complemented by earthy, mossy undertones. The palate is light-bodied yet packed with vibrant raspberry and strawberry flavors, driven by ripe acidity that lifts the fruit forward.
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Francis Blanchet Pouilly Fumé Vielle Vignes 2023
A perfect blend as we approach the last day of summer. It is light-bodied yet well-concentrated, offering smooth, balanced flavors of ripe citrus fruits, complemented by a mineral and slightly chalky texture. The finish is long and lingering, making it ready to enjoy now.
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Lucien Crochet Sancerre Rose 2023
Bright salmon pink in color. Full, fragrant & fragrant nose of ripe fresh fruit aromas of fresh strawberries, raspberries & citrus notes with overtones of rose floral notes, some spice notes & minerals.
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Francis Blanchet Pouilly Fume Vieilles Vignes 2023
A special selection of older vines, some 80 years or more, from the estate’s flint-rich soils. Light golden yellow in color, with a full, forward, and attractive nose of ripe fruit. Simple, clean, light, and refreshing, with an exceptionally pure finish.
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Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Vin Rose 2023
We enjoyed this exquisite this Saumur rosé while watching Midori perform Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1, followed by a breathtaking solo encore of Bach.
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Domaine de la Voûte des Crozes/Nicole et Romain Chanrion Côte-de-Brouilly France 2021
When Nicole Chanrion started her career in the 1970s, women were mostly confined to enology labs and kept out of the cellars. Despite her mother thinking winemaking was for men, Nicole pursued her dream of becoming a vigneronne.
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