France

Soils developed from marl, gravelly marl on hard limestone, sometimes covered with shale. The parcels are located in the Minervois and Minervois La Liviniere areas. Fat, brilliant wine with elegant tannins. The well-integrated wooden taste structures the whole wine and ensures a smooth taste. Learn More

Merlot is the top grape variety for the right bank of Bordeaux, making the delicious wines of St-Emilion and Pomerol. Also widely popular in Calfornia (and the rest of the world), tt's ideal as a blending agent or as a single varietal. Learn More

Black fruits, menthol and dark chocolate on the ripe nose. Rich, dense and chocolatey-sweet; quite full but with very good vinosity. Finishes with substantial palate-coating tannins and very good length. Learn More

From this well known Muscadet estate, this alternative cheery red is an assemblage of 10% cabernet franc, 45% grolleau noir and 45% gamay. The gamay brings fresh fruit aromas to the nose, the cabernet franc brings spice and structure and the grolleau provides a peppery finish. Learn More

Alain Burguet makes this exceptional cuvee of Gevrey Chambertin from his favorite plots of old vines. It has exceptional density of flavor for a village wine and very good ageing potential. Learn More

From the Landguedoc region of France this beauty is a blend of 60% Malbec, 30% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Franc. The wine is bottled unfiltered and aged in foudre and barrel for 2 years. This gem in a bottle is intense and powerful. Sit back and endulge yourself. Learn More

A silky, fruit-driven wine with impressive roundness and red fruit flavours, the wine is accessible in style. It offers an introduction to the wonders of the Margaux appellation and in particular to the signature style of Brane. Learn More

55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. Deep and bright color. With a fruity bouquet, this wine is both velvety and pleasant. A perfect harmony when served with red meat or cheeses. 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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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. I am struck by the incredible blend of Burgundian and Rhône characteristics. They express themselves in each sniff, each taste. Learn More

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

Full and velvety on the palate, the nose releases powerful fragrances of ripe strawberries. Goes well with red meats, game and mature cheeses.

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The 2011 has tremendous focus, with sap and salt character offsetting the victoria plum, cherry, strawberry, and fruit liqueur richness Learn More