Beaujolais
There’s no better wine for Autumn than Beaujolais. That refreshing chill in the air these days perfectly matches the crackling energy and gulpable freshness of Beaujolais.
Monnet
Juliénas 2018 intense, juicy, refreshing $18
Chiroubles 2018 dark, floral, pretty $18
Juliénas VV 2018 inky, dense, chewy $19
Perrachon
Fleurie 2018 pretty, refined, floral $19
Juliénas Centenaires 2017 elegant, sophisticated, polished $24
Juliénas Clos des Chers 2017 rugged, juicy, cherries $24
Recipe Ideas
Julia Child’s Coq au Vin
Chicken Thighs with Square and Mustard Greens
Other Reds
Aside from Beaujolais, in the fall we like darkly flavored wines with good freshness and density. Here’s a dozen favorites from the Rhône, Burgundy, Loire, Bordeaux, and Italy.
Syrah
Bonnefond Syrah 2017 cool, refreshing, black pepper $25
Saint Clair Crozes Etincelle 2016 dark, spiced, blackberries $22
Dumien-Serrette Moulin 2018 juicy, young, refreshing $25
Saint Clair St-Joseph 2015 intense, bold, inky $36
Southern Blends
Bagatelle Fil de Soi 2017 smooth, rich, rugged $22
Foulaquier Orphée 2017 earthy, spiced, vibrant $25
Mestre Châteauneuf-du-Pape 17 smooth, refreshing, dark $34
Joncuas Gigondas 2016 earthy, mouthfilling, dense $34
Others
Paget Chinon 2016 cool, refreshing, cherries $22
Ramafort Cru Bourgeois 2010 mature, smooth, polished $25
Poggerino CC 2015 dusty, pure, cherry jam $25
Varoilles Bourgogne 2015 elegant, toast, earth $39
Recipe Ideas
Chorizo White Bean Stew
Thomas Keller’s Cassoulet
Whites
In the fall we like whites with a bit of thickness and texture. With oysters in season and roasts in the oven, there’s a wide range of flavors and foods to match.
Burgundy: Côte d’Or
Boyer-Martenot Aligoté 2017 smooth, refreshing, baked lemon $22
Gros FSM blanc 2016 hazelnut, mouthfilling, toast $39
Belland Santenay 1er blanc 2017 round, lemons, minerals $42
Bohrmann St-Aubin 1er 2017 intense, shimmering, golden $49
Burgundy: Chablis
Gautheron Petit Chablis 2017 crisp, unoaked, zippy $22
Collet Chablis 2017 smooth, refreshing, stony $26
Gautheron Chablis 1er cru 2017 unoaked, vibrant, lemon curd $32
Collet Chablis 1er cru 2017 intense, smooth, polished $35
Others
Martin-Luneau Clisson 2010 stony, oxidative, dry $25
Paget Chenin Indr et Loir 2014 exotic, expressive, pears $29
Bonnefond Condrieu 2017 aromatic, peach, elderflower $54
Gross Gewurztraminer VDM 2017 unusual, hops, spices $32
Recipe Ideas
New England Clam Chowder
French Onion Soup
Gnocchi with Sage, Butter, & Parmesan