Domaine Forey Nuit St Georges Ier Cru - Les Saint Georges 1995

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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Domaine Muret Les Grand Boullions Picpoul de Pinet

Burgundy and a surprise from Southwest France

Domaine Muret Les Grand Boullions Picpoul de Pinet Picpoul is an ancient grape variety originating from southwest France. Traditionally used in the production of Cognac and Armagnac until the 20th century, this grape produces wines that are known for their crisp and refreshing qualities. In the glass, this particular Picpoul presents a straw-yellow color. The enticing aroma of fruit on the nose is carried through […]

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Grochau Cellars Pinot Noir Commuter Cuvée 2021 and George Lignier Bourgogne Passetoutgrain 2020

One French and One American

Our host asked for a wine with “soft tannins” as the food to be served was Asian-inspired flavors with fish as the main course. Most people think of fish and white wine, personally, I prefer to consider the time of year and flavors. In this case, it was also the dead of winter. My thoughts immediately leaned toward Pinot Noir, Gamay, or Bobal. I decided […]

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