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Fruity bouquet of apple, lemon with hints of floral. On the palate it is energ... Fruity bouquet of apple, lemon with hints of floral. On the palate it is energetic with citrus notes. more

Burgundy experienced another very warm and dry year in 2020, with a record-set... Burgundy experienced another very warm and dry year in 2020, with a record-setting early harvest beginning on August 21. Fortunately, they made some fortuitous canopy management decisions earlier in the summer, leaving a denser canopy that reduced the... more

A new cuvée for Lumpp, the 2020 Givry Teppe des Chenèves derives from five-y... A new cuvée for Lumpp, the 2020 Givry Teppe des Chenèves derives from five-year-old vines (high-quality selections of Chardonnay, of course) planted in this southeast-facing site below the tree line. Delivering aromas of honeyed orchard fruit, white... more

Intense straw yellow eye. The nose is rich and full but is also letting thru p... Intense straw yellow eye. The nose is rich and full but is also letting thru pure notes of a salty minerality not unlike crushed seashells aromas. It really is a rather ripe and even opulent fruit backbone that is blanketing your sensations into ample... more

The always inspired Valentin Montanet over-delivers with this unfussy, organic... The always inspired Valentin Montanet over-delivers with this unfussy, organically made Chardonnay. Sure, it’s a Bourgogne, but the lighting need not be perfect, nor should you save it for company (although they would be impressed). A wine for... more

Bright yellow color with green hues. A complex and expressive nose of white fl... Bright yellow color with green hues. A complex and expressive nose of white flowers, underlined by some lime notes. The palate is ample, well-balanced with aromatic notes of citrus fruits and honeysuckle. A mineral and long finish. more

Dauvissat’s villages-level Chablis is produced from 15- to 20-year-old vines... Dauvissat’s villages-level Chablis is produced from 15- to 20-year-old vines planted in five different parcels: two next to premier cru Montmains, two near premier cru Montée de Tonnerre, and one in the commune of Préhy. In contrast to the premier... more

Fresh and complex- a symphony of apples, pears, orchard fruit and mineral. Thi... Fresh and complex- a symphony of apples, pears, orchard fruit and mineral. Thiswine always over-delivers and belies its humble appellation status. more

The domaine bottling is derived from bunches left to hang on all parcels in Mo... The domaine bottling is derived from bunches left to hang on all parcels in Montlouis that the estate owns. Always vinified in a demi-sec style, it shows unctuous notes of citrus, exotic fruits and honey in the nose that lead into a wine with... more

Like Domaine de la Bongran and Domaine de Roally, Domaine Emilian Gillet belon... Like Domaine de la Bongran and Domaine de Roally, Domaine Emilian Gillet belongs to the Thevenet family. Each of these three small properties features classic Mâconnais clay-limestone soils and is farmed organically and worked and harvested... more

A pure, clear crystalline gold in color with green highlights; hazelnut notes ... A pure, clear crystalline gold in color with green highlights; hazelnut notes underlie accents of honey, butter, nuanced with fern, spices and tones of white flowers (hawthorn, acacia) and flint. To the palate, an aromatic wine, fine but not light,... more

The notion of terroir takes on even more significance with this bottling from ... The notion of terroir takes on even more significance with this bottling from André Ostertag that comes from a very specific site. And what a site it is: a steep southern slope composed of pink sandstone, gneiss, and granite, Heissenberg gives a... more

Beautiful white gold hue and delicate pale green reflections. The nose disclos... Beautiful white gold hue and delicate pale green reflections. The nose disclosesaromas of citrus and white flowers. The palate is rich, smooth and opulent with theperfect balance between a smooth texture, lively acidity, discreet minerality andfruit.... more

This a bright and energetic white from the steep upper slope. Initial impressi... This a bright and energetic white from the steep upper slope. Initial impressions feature citrus skin and wet stones, with acacia flower nuances. This wine has a taut and forceful tension which contributes to the very long and elegant finish. A cuvée... more

With slightly less than one hectare of Roussanne and Bourboulenc, the Château... With slightly less than one hectare of Roussanne and Bourboulenc, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc from Domaine de Marcoux is the smallest cuvée that they make. When the grapes arrive at the cellar they are gently pressed and the juice is allowed to... more

Distinctive and lively, with a mix of mustard flower and chamomile that gives ... Distinctive and lively, with a mix of mustard flower and chamomile that gives it a piercing edge, while yellow apple and white peach notes provide a plump side as counterpoint. more

Bright with golden highlights. Complex and aromatic with summer stone fruits a... Bright with golden highlights. Complex and aromatic with summer stone fruits and dried apricots developing into notes of delicately caramelized buttery hazelnut. The front palate is full and rich with intermingling notes of fresh fruits (apple, peach,... more

The south of France may be known primarily for its reds and rosés, but it is ... The south of France may be known primarily for its reds and rosés, but it is home to distinctive and outstanding white wines, too. Made from a medley of southern white grape varieties, Mas Champart’s Saint-Chinian blanc is one of the region’s most... more

Like the Charmois, the expressive nose is markedly floral in character with ad... Like the Charmois, the expressive nose is markedly floral in character with additional notes of essence of pear, rosemary oil and citrus confit. The rich, dense and beautifully textured middle weight flavors possess fine length and balance though more... more

Pale yellow with brilliant green reflections. Very expressive upfront on the n... Pale yellow with brilliant green reflections. Very expressive upfront on the nose. Noticeably herbaceous with fennel, verbena, wormwood with floral notes, including hawthorn. The complexity continues with notes of lychee, lemon and other citrus. The... more