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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Domaine Vacheron Sancerre Rouge 2020
Cousins Jean-Laurent and Jean-Dominique Vacheron produce benchmark Sancerre from organically and biodynamically farmed single vineyards. Recently, they completed a new cellar dedicated to making red wine – yes, red Sancerre – which deserves recognition.
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1er Cru White Burgundy in Palo Alto
Known for its exceptional quality and distinctive character, White Burgundy commands high prices due to several factors. Firstly, the terroir of Burgundy, with its unique combination of soil, climate, and topography, creates ideal conditions for growing Chardonnay. Secondly, Burgundy vineyards are fragmented into many small plots, often owned by different families for generations, leading to limited production and high demand for these exclusive wines. In… Read more →
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Guilhem Et Jean-Hugues Goisot, Saint-Bris Exogyra Virgula 2021
Drinks like Chablis—medium-bodied, Burgundy, organic, and biodynamic. It exhibits brilliant minerality and poise, with a nose of citrus and melon. The taste is long and intense, with a flinty, sweet, and dry finish that is fresh and thoroughly pleasing.
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2021 Domaine Daniel Chotard Sancerre
I tried this last year, and the one-year aging process mellowed out the acidity nicely. Unfortunately, this was the last bottle from that vintage. I’ll definitely need to restock. It’s truly an excellent wine.
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2021 Lapeyre Jurancon Sec
Jurançon is nestled in Southwest France, beneath the Pyrenees Mountains, offering an experience far removed from traditional French settings. Here, the language is Occitan, the food evolves into a unique blend of French and Catalan flavors, and the wines are exotic.
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2022 Domaine Serge Laloue Sancerre Rosé
I found this wine on sale at the local coop.
A lusciously smooth and well-balanced rosé unfolds with layers of wild strawberry and kiwi, complemented by nuances of watermelon and grapefruit, all exuding a fresh and pure fruit essence.
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Sebastien Christophe et Fils Chablis 2022
Sébastien Christophe operates as a one-man operation in Fyé, a quaint village nestled in Chablis. Despite its youth, the domaine boasts over 20 years of history, which is relatively young in Burgundy.
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2020 Domaine de Colette Régnié Sélection Vieilles Vignes
Colette’s Old Vine release exemplifies the forward, explosive aromas characteristic of Regnié and Colette itself. Its attractive ruby-red color catches the eye, followed by delightful notes of raspberry, strawberry, and roses
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2019 Daniel Chotard Sancerre Rouge
The winemaking process begins with meticulous hand-harvesting of the grapes, ensuring that only the finest fruit is selected for production. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes undergo a careful de-stemming process, removing any unwanted stems and leaves to focus solely on the precious fruit.
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Domaine Forey Nuit St Georges Ier Cru – Les Saint Georges 1995
Recently, I had the pleasure of enjoying a truly exceptional wine sourced by the individual who has been importing it to the US for the past 40 years. With only 120 bottles available, and always pre-sold to dedicated collectors, it was indeed a rare bottle. What made it even more remarkable was that it came in a magnum, allowing the wine to mature at a slower pace compared to a standard 750ml bottle.
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