France

The color of Gammes en May, the label and the clear glass may lead one to think that this is not a serious wine but they would be wrong. There is a gregariousness to Thierry Michon who is prone to take up the accordion at a moment’s notice but there is nothing frivolous about Thierry or his wines.

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Pretty deep red with purple undertones. Authentic, sincere and easy-going, this 2022 vintage is a true wine of pleasure. Opulent on the nose, it develops notes of red and black fruit (blackberry, blackcurrant) and spices.

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Dark intense violet coloring denoting a rich and generous body. Complex bouquet of roasted coffee, liquorice, cherry and hints of leather. Powerful straightforward taste in the mouth with dark fruit (blackcurrant) and spice (black pepper). Learn More

The fruit, the barrel, antidepressant and homeopathy, thirst, pleasure without moderation. Dark red hue, purple, dark. Powerful nose of beautiful fruits (raspberry, cherry). Round mouth, attractive and tasty. Learn More

Made with 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Gamay, 10% Cabernet Franc. This delicious small-production bottling was produced from vines gron on pink slate in southern Loire Valley. It was harvested by hand during several passes through the vines. Fruity, spicy, and vegetal aromas.

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Harmonious structure associated with a delicate, oaky character. The vintages of Château La Tonnelle exhibit a dark, sustained color with aromas of red and black cherry fruit. Rich and supple entry, fruity on the palate with delicate and lightly toasted oak notes.

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All fruit is hand-harvested, sorted and 100% destemmed. Vinification takes place in thermo-regulated cement cuves over four to five weeks. Regular pumpovers or punchdowns depending on the plot and the vintage. The wine is raised in French oak barrels, 25% of which is new, for twelve to fifteen months. Learn More

Overlooking the valley between the hills of Corton and Pernand, the terroir is composed of clayey terrains on compact limestone. The grapes, always of a fine maturity, give rich, powerful, and structured wines, good for keeping (5–15 years). It is certainly among the best terroirs of Pernand-Vergelesses. Learn More

Old-vine fruit can be gnarly, but not Bruno Colin's. Its smooth texture is peppered with gentle hints of graphite, lending a minerality and typicity that wine lovers adore in this cru. Learn More

Silky, structured, and fine grained, the name of this red premier cru, "Les Gravieres," evokes the gravely limestone soil. Aromas of red berries and forest floor unfold with rustic elegance. Learn More

For those who know northern Rhônes, this could only be from Côte Rôtie—not Hermitage, not Saint Joseph, Cornas, or Crozes. The moment the bouquet rises from the glass, you are in the extreme northern part of the Rhône Valley, on the way to Burgundy.

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The old vines yield tiny millerande berries without seeds every year, with concentrated color and delicate aromas. This is a classic example of why I prize northern Nuits St Georges wines so much Learn More

If you’re not yet familiar with Maranges, the southern frontier of the Côte de Beaune, let this be your introduction. Nearly all the growers here agree that La Fussière is the most “Maranges” of all the “Maranges.” This is what defines their terroir: rustic, mineral, and juicy all at once. Learn More

Aromas of smoke and crushed stones are evident on the nose, while the mouth is richly endowed yet not yet fully evolved—this is a great candidate for the cellar as its material is world-class. Learn More

A Red wine from Bordeaux, France. Made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc. A fruity, spicy wine that proves sweet and generous on the palate, supported by a framework of well-balanced tannins.

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