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 | Salomon Undhof is a centuries-old winery in Krems, Austria overlooking the Danube River. Today… More (+) Salomon Undhof is a centuries-old winery in Krems, Austria overlooking the Danube River. Today 7th and 8th generation winemakers Bert and Bert Salomon run the estate, and they’re among the best respected sources in the region. They’ve become favorites of many readers (as well as our own family) and we’re delighted to bring them back by popular demand.In Riesling, Salmon has two cuvées that are both stunners this year. Our favorite, the Riesling 1ÖTW Kögl from 2022 is gorgeous – classical dry Riesling with a nose of petrol, slate, stones, and mandarin orange. The mouth is bone dry, with terrific persistence and acidity to keep it fresh for years to come. The 70+ year old vines give this remarkable depth, all packed into a delicious, electric, vibrant wine. Vinous’s reviewer awarded 94 points, writing: “The palate flows with immense juicines…Zestiness frames the edges and makes the mouth water, growing more intense toward the dry finish. Despite its juiciness, there is a stony core and a lastingly pure, pristine citrus aroma.” Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Sebastien Giroux is a quiet and meticulous winemaker making superb wines of understatement and… More (+) Sebastien Giroux is a quiet and meticulous winemaker making superb wines of understatement and precision. If some Maconnais whites can verge into overripeness in warm years, Sebastien’s are entirely devoid of heaviness. His careful winemaking – low sulfur, minimal oak, extremely long elevage – results in minimalist wines of precision and grace. Think Thomas Morey Puligny an hour south.
The Pouilly-Loché “Au Bucher” is from 2021, a cool vintage that lends itself well to Sebastien’s understated style. This comes from 75 year old vines, and though it’s a less well-known terroir than Pouilly-Fuissé, the old vines and careful oaking mean this well overperforms its appellation. Look for green apples and white flowers, with intensely channeled fruit and a clean stony finish. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | One of our original sources here is Nicolas Maillet, an energetic, friendly winemaker bursting… More (+) One of our original sources here is Nicolas Maillet, an energetic, friendly winemaker bursting with enthusiasm for his craft. Jasper Morris MW calls Maillet “an excellent winemaker;” William Kelley calls his wines “elegantly textural and enveloping...pure and precise” with “immediate charm.” Maillet relies on indigenous yeasts for spontaneous fermentation, and never rushes the process, allowing it to proceed for months if the slow fermentation in his cool cuverie so requires.
Maillet's 2023 Macon-Verzé is magnificent. It's lush and plump from the hot growing season, but shot through with energy and tension. Neal Martin of Vinous calls it "a worthy follow-up to the delicious '22," and we agree. The nose shows an exquisite array of beeswax, pineapple, and lemon verbena; the mouth is vibrant and mouthfilling, with notes of apricot, tangerine, green tea, and a brisk freshness. Serve on its own as a delicious and dynamic aperitif. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Gérard Thomas’s white Burgundies are always the first we offer of the vintage, and… More (+) Gérard Thomas’s white Burgundies are always the first we offer of the vintage, and as usual it’s an excellent place to start. They’re decidedly old-school in texture, ranging from 11.5% to 12% in alcohol, and sporting a refined daintiness that’s impossible to resist. These wines will arrive as winter turns to spring, and we expect them to suit the warmer weather season perfectly.The Thomas Bourgogne Côte d’Or has been our go-to everyday white Burgundy for nearly two decades, and it continues to shine. The 2024 is pretty and vibrant, with white flowers in the nose, and barely a whisper of oak. The mouth is light and fresh, featherweight and clean. Precision and a linear finish, super-clean showing lots of finesse. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Charles Frey (formerly Mersiol) is a terrific Demeter-certified biodynamic source in Alsace. The family… More (+) Charles Frey (formerly Mersiol) is a terrific Demeter-certified biodynamic source in Alsace. The family has made wine in Dambach-la-Ville since 1709, and today makes excellent wines of many colors. The Frey Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardive (late harvest) 2017 offers a beautiful floral bouquet of apricot, peach, and mandarin orange.
In the mouth it is sweet, but the sugar levels are on the order of fifty grams — about half the level of many other dessert wines. What is more, the underlying acidity prevents any cloying sweetness. Get this out at the end of a fine meal and it will surprise and delight your guests. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
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 | The Boyers use an extended two-year elevage in oak barrels and then concrete eggs… More (+) The Boyers use an extended two-year elevage in oak barrels and then concrete eggs, and the resulting wines are sleek and full, steering well clear of the traps of overoaking and heaviness. Boyer’s Bourgogne Côte d’Or comes from vines near his hometown of Meursault, and even this humble cuvée shows a glimmer of that golden Meursault character.
The resulting wine is the best value Bourgogne blanc in our cellar – and with this year’s pricing it might be the best value too. Burghound found the nose “elegant” and “exuberantly fresh,” with “delicious and equally vibrant flavors” in the mouth. The nose opens with citrus and white flowers, and the mouth is full of concentrated fruit and tension. An exceptionally successful white Burgundy, and at the price, an excellent value.
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