Alphonse Mellot is based in the heart of the town of Sancerre. La Moussière is a large parcel of vines planted on marls overlaying Kimmeridgian limestone to the west of the town. The domaine is certified both organic and... Read More
At Blason du Rhone, stony and chalky-clayey soils produce full bodied complex wines, deep colors and a powerful complex bouquet. Sustainable growth is the rule with minimal chemical treatments applied, plowing, short pruning and... Read More
Instantly impressive, this wine reveals its class from the start. Typical red berry, brambly fruit underpinned by subtle oaky nuances, lovely sweet spice, warm star anise with a touch of cinnamon. The flavours are densely packed,... Read More
Refined style, with a tightly focused beam of bitter cherry and raspberry fruit laced with subtle tea, sandalwood and savory notes. Gently perfumed finish. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2030. 5,500 cases... Read More
Honeysuckle, apricot, papaya and lemon-curd aromas. It’s full-bodied with smooth, creamy layers of ripe fruit, yet it stays fresh. Nice tropical fruit at the finish. And hot stone. Drink now. James Suckling, 92 Points... Read More
One of the most sought-after values in Bordeaux, Chapelle d'Alienor is produced by famed Chateau la Gaffeliere! About a 15 minute drive from the vineyards that make their $100 wine, Alienor and Alexandre de Malet Roquefort... Read More
Saint Emilion Grand Cru at this price is hard to come by, especially in recent vintages. Bordeaux celebrated another incredible one in 2019, and while a lot is being made of what Neal Martin calls the Omne Trium Perfectum, the... Read More
An under the radar producer of Chateauneuf-du-Pape no more! The 2017 vintage for Chateau Gigognan is groundbreaking, with huge marks for their Clos du Roi Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Their monumental 2015 & 2016 vintages were a tough... Read More
Full-bodied, silky & elegant, the Gigognan Cotes du Rhone is a must have for all French wine lovers! A relatively young estate for the Southern Rhone, Chateau Gigognan was established in 1996 by husband and wife team Anne and... Read More