France

Strong ruby ​​red. A scent of ripe blackberries, black currants and barrique spreads in the nose. The palate is taken from the wonderful fullness of red wine. Fruity and woody notes as well as liquorice dance over the tongue. The velvety tannins are perfectly integrated. Learn More

This Chablis village label comes from 30 plus year old vines with fermentation at low temperatures, and aged in 70 % stainless steel and 30 % neutral oak barrels to preserve a fresh mineral character and pure fruit quality. With surprising value for a Chablis label, this wine has the bones to age for a few years. Learn More

This is the second wine from Château d'Aiguilhe, whose property dates back to the 12th century and is linked to the Knights Templar.The current château, a "fortified farmhouse," was built in the 13th century. Learn More

A unique terroir, very low output, maximum concentration, and ultra-careful vinification over long weeks confer on Variation the status of a great Rhone Valley wine. This is nature in its purest state, without artifice. Fleshy and powerful, with an exceptional character that will delight discerning enthusiasts. Learn More

This parcel is in a very dry place called Désert des Agriates with Granitic soil and deteriorate granite. The idea of this wine is something very fresh, fruity, easy to drink on a bar during the aperitif. Learn More

Seduction and fun to taste this wine mesmerizing after young vines of Chenin (20 years old). Round and fat, this wine surprised by the presence of a typical minerality of the slate soils, which provides a perfect balance between freshness and richness of texture. Learn More

This stunning cru—a blend of 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot—is certainly a wine for the ages. Learn More

The more limited cuvee, the 2007 Gigondas Terrasses des Dentelles, exhibits super precision, a terrific minerality that comes through the lavish amounts of black raspberry, blueberry, and spring flower characteristics, superb ripeness, a saturated ruby/purple color, full-bodied power, and admirable elegance, purity, and acidity. Consume it over the next 10-15 years. 91-93 Wine Avocate Learn More

Johann Michel inherited a tiny vineyard in Cornas from his grandfather in 1997, and made wine for the first time in his life that year. This small appellation, located in the Northern Rhone, is known for stylish, elegant syrah that generally shows more restraint than the opulent wines from the South, like those of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Learn More

Everything about the estate and the winemaking suggests a well-balanced lifestyle as their wines are not extravagant; just balanced and very delicious. They're the epitome of what a "Petit Chateaux" should be with the focus on making small amounts. Learn More

From the commune of Savigny-en-Véron, the 2018 Chinon Les Barnabés is sourced from the alluvial soils of the Loire and the gravels from the Vienne. The wine opens pure, clear and fresh, but it's also deep and concentrated, with spicy notes of ripe cherries, black berries, raspberries and violets.

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From a region known for creating sometimes burly wines, this lower-alcohol, fruit-driven cuvée from declassified Bandol vines is a refreshingly vibrant wine from Provence. Blooming with fresh berry fruits and mild tannin, it’s a beacon of hope that fresh wines are still possible in this increasingly hot region.

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A very fresh and decidedly peppery nose features pretty notes of red berries and an elegant floral nuance. There is fine intensity and volume to the well-detailed middle weight flavors that deliver very good length on the saline-inflected finish. Good stuff that could be enjoyed young or aged for a few years to good effect.

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With its twenty hectares in one single plot in Fronsac, Château La Vieille Cure is one of the benchmark producers in the right bank of Bordeaux. The soil found in this site is heavy on limestone, lending a remarkably fresh quality on the palate.

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Les Beaumonts is a fine and structured red wine, with a very good ageing potential. Very fruity, complex notes of undergrowth and mushroom after a few years in the cellar. This wine can be enjoyed now or left in your cellar for a few years.

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