France

From 70-year-old vines, Lorenzon's 2016 Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des Barraults Blanc is eminent, spreading out in the glass with notes of mirabelle plum, new peach and white blossoms. Learn More

The excellent 2016 Pouilly-Fuissé Les Cras Vieilles Vignes Cuvée Claude Denogent offers up aromas of ripe pears, confit citrus, vanilla pod and mint, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered palate that's deep and powerful but more structured than the voluptuous Clos Reyssié, built around ripe acids and chalky dry extract.

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Pale lemon, with a beautifully perfumed nose, ripe but stopping short of honeysuckle. The minerals come up from behind, there is an altogether thicker texture on the palate, confit lemons, volume and length.

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Jean Paul-Brun is the winemaker and owner of this 40-acre holding in Charnay, just north of Lyons. These are naturally made wines with low alcohol and great purity of fruit, from one of the only top producers at the southern end of the Beaujolais region, where limestone rather than granite dominates. In addition to deliciously light nouveau, there is also a vibrant Beaujolais blanc that displays excellent minerality and cut. Learn More

Bright yellow robe. Delicate and very fruity nose, reminiscent of white-fleshed and citrus fruits. The palate is soft and surprisingly fresh, containing fruit and a slight sharpness that prolongs the flavor. Can be enjoyed as an aperitif (with or without gougere - a French pastry), oysters or shellfish dishes, or even with fresh goat cheese. Learn More

Bruno vinifies 19 cuvees separately in old family winery in the center of the village of Chassagne-Montrachet. His style shows beautiful balance, both aromatically and texturally, while showcasing the delicate minerality and nuanced complexity of each vineyard. This wine delivers a blast of clean, pure, chalky Chardonnay fruit with plenty of complexity. Learn More

The Montagny "Les Buys" 2018 shows a pale yellow color with green highlights. Learn More

Named for Laurent Martelet's first grandchild, this wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks. At first whiff, you’ll know what the fuss is about, both with Meursault in general and de Chérisey more specifically. Classic, mineral, rich aromas make for quick seduction. Learn More

A better summer helped to harvest in good condition and more important, healthy grapes with a very fine balance. The wines shows very classic aromas of citrus fruits and white flowers. The ageing potentiel is very intersting because of a good balance richness / acidity. Learn More

Chardonnay is the world’s most popular varietal wine and the Queen of all white wines. It is successfully produced and enjoyed around the globe in many different styles that vary widely depending on where it is grown and how it is treated by the winemaker. Learn More

White flowers, yellow fruits, peaches and honey aromas as the wine ages. Pairs well with seafood, endive cod, pie, deli meats and Dijon rabbit. Learn More

Chassagne 1er Cru en Remilly is always racy and taut. Its rocky soils give it a precocious minerality that gives precision and minerality to the full ripe fruit that results from southerly exposure to the sun, often with an herbal element of mint or thyme. Over time and aging well, en Remilly develops a slight nuttiness and earthy mushroom component that makes it a wonderful food wine. Learn More

Cave de Lugny is a cooperative of over 250 wine-growing estates and 1,500 hectares all AOC Burgundy- Maconnais. Controlling approx 1/3 of production of Southern Burgundy and approx 50% of the total production of the Maconnais. Learn More

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines. Learn More

Chardonnay is the world’s most famous white-wine grape and also one of the most widely planted. Although the most highly regarded expressions of the variety are those from Burgundy and California, many high-quality examples are made in Italy, Australia, New Zealand and parts of South America. Learn More