As we complete this offering the harvest is in full swing in across France. It’s an all-hands operation, in which office staff, cellar staff, family and various hangers-on are drafted into service for the great annual endeavor. Ansonia père and fils have each been among the hangers-on, participating in the Côte d’Or harvest in 2017 and 2013, respectively. It really is something to behold, as pickers – some with decades of consecutive annual participation – come together for work, shared meals, and good cheer. The air is filled with the scents of yeast and the sounds of laughter. And despite advances in meteorology, plant and soil sciences in recent decades, it remains a guessing game. Harvest dates need to be set before all the relevant information is in hand, and when the weather is capricious (as it has been in recent days), the harvest is start and stop, with extra sorting and added early or late work. At the end of it all, each vintage acquires a distinct character, which is after all what makes this business so interesting. As usual, September Futures includes Burgundy in both colors, from the Côte de Beaune, the Côte de Nuits, and the Maconnais. There’s also Champagne, reds from both the Southern and Northern Rhône, and another visit to Piedmont. Our goal is always to propose wines for every taste and budget, and we hope you’ll find something of interest here. If you do, please be sure to submit your orders, in case or half-case lots, by the Order Deadline of Sunday, October 1, 2023. We will place orders for the wine immediately thereafter. JUMP TO SECTION
Boursot
Belland
Forces Telluriques
Bonnefond
Mestre
Saint-Clair
Bardoux
Sassi