November 2024: Club Whites

1. Garenne Sancerre “Les Villaudes” 2022
We normally prefer the classic unoaked Sancerre style, but we found this one terrific. It sees a year in large oak barrles, which add depth and softness, rather than toast.
Drink: now – 2026
Pairing: ginger-garlic shrimp with coconut
Available: $35/bot ($28 w/ followup coupon)

2. Vessigaud Macon-Solutré-Pouilly 2022
From a committed biodynamic vigneron, this delicious regional-level wine is an excellent value. It’s unoaked chardonnay, with an explosive bouquet of white flowers, pear and stones; the mouth is at once lush and crisp.
Drink: now – 2025
Pairing: caesar salad
Available: $25/bot ($20 w/ followup coupon)

3. Lespault-Martillac Pessac-Leognan blanc 2016
A traditional white Bordeaux from just south of the city, this is an old-school bottle. It’s a 70/30 blend of Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon; barrel fermented – the nose is dry, floral with notes of citrus, lavender, lime zest and candle wax; the mouth shows chalk and pear.
Drink: now – 2025
Pairing:  chicken in mushrooms and cream
Available: $55/bot ($44 w/ followup coupon)