France
Brut d’Eulalie NV is produced at Domaine Sainte Eulalie, a 28-hectare estate in Bligny, in Champagne’s Côte des Bar region. Unlike the larger Champagne houses that source grapes from numerous vineyards, Édouard Duval works exclusively with fruit grown on its own estate, where Pinot Noir thrives on limestone rich slopes.
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The Mediterranean character becomes increasingly apparent as the wine opens, with herbal, saline, and subtly earthy notes accompanying the strawberry, citrus, and stone fruit. Fresh acidity carries these flavors through a persistent, savory finish.
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Described as an “orange” wine, I was curious to see how the skin contact would present itself. In the glass, the wine shows a very clean golden yellow color with a subtle orange hue. It is clear and bright, with the deeper color reflecting the partial maceration before pressing.
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This is an easy drinking rosé that consistently overdelivers for the price. A terrific value and a bottle that’s hard not to reach for again.
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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