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 | Sanzay's wines are pure Cabernet Franc, and fit modern Loire style — small batch… More (+) Sanzay's wines are pure Cabernet Franc, and fit modern Loire style — small batch, organic, limited oak, concerned with balance and freshness rather than extraction and muscle. They use all wild yeasts, neither fine nor filter, and produce complex, natural expressions of the charming central Loire. The old-vine cuvée comes from vines aged 50-110 years, and spends a year in oak barrels (none new).
The nose is delicate and pretty, with violets, plums, and red currants. The mouth is dense and very refined, with added notes of plum, allspice and black pepper. This is expertly made Cabernet Franc, with enough intensity to carry it for at least another five years. Serve today after an hour in a decanter -- it’s a vibrant, affordable break from your Rhône red fallbacks. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | “Fleur Enchantée,” is an homage to winemaker Denis Basset family’s horticultural roots. It comes… More (+) “Fleur Enchantée,” is an homage to winemaker Denis Basset family’s horticultural roots. It comes from 50 year-old Syrah vines, which give exceptional depth and intensity. It’s noticeably more concentrated and intense than Étincelle, shows a bit more new oak, and offers more complexity — a bit of black olive and smokiness along with the fruit. It can be cellared for up to eight or ten years. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Basset’s white is a Rousanne-Marsanne blend (70/30), in the style of a classic northern… More (+) Basset’s white is a Rousanne-Marsanne blend (70/30), in the style of a classic northern Rhône. The nose is soft and enveloping, with tropical notes of mango, pineapple, and green tea. The mouth is rich and round, but well balanced, showing nectarine and honey notes. There’s so much exotic fruit in the nose you almost expect this to be sweet, but the mouth finishes cool and soft and dry. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Located at the northern end of the sprawling Languedoc, winemakers Pierre Jéquier and Blandine… More (+) Located at the northern end of the sprawling Languedoc, winemakers Pierre Jéquier and Blandine Chauchat craft blends of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan that perfectly reflect their untamed, rugged landscape. Year in and year out, they manage to find balance and finesse in their warm region.
The Orphée 2018 is an excellent entree to the lineup, a 50/50 Grenache-Syrah blend. The nose is dark and woodsy, combining wild berries, lavender, and sous-bois. The mouth shows black fruits and black licorice, with a juicy texture and serious finish. The 2018 is slightly bolder and more substantial than usual Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Garenne makes less than 200 cases of this wine per year, and the current… More (+) Garenne makes less than 200 cases of this wine per year, and the current release 2018 is lovely. The nose shows cinnamon, cloves, rose petals, and intense cherry liqueur. The oak comes across as spice and smoothness. The mouth is punchy and silky with well built tannins that have weathered their time in barrel beautifully.
We taste a lot of wine, particularly Pinot Noir -- but even we can be surprised from time to time. This is a surprisingly attractive non-Burgundy Pinot Noir with nice depth and a summer weight. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
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 | Nicolas excitedly told us he had changed the formula for Indr et Loire in 2018 — “style… More (+) Nicolas excitedly told us he had changed the formula for Indr et Loire in 2018 — “style vin Jurassien,” he called it in his email. If we had any doubt what he meant, one whiff from the sample he sent cleared it up. This year’s Indr et Loire is Paget’s homage to the Jura — Chenin Blanc raised “sous voile,” under a “veil” of yeast. This style is most famously employed to make sherry in Jerez and Vin Jaune in the Jura.
We found Paget’s sous-voile wine fascinating and delicious. The nose has the classic oxidized, nutty character of a wine made with flor, but with subtle Chenin fruit. The wine is dry, but shows considerably more fruit and texture than the ultra-dry waxy Jura whites made from Savagnin. The mouth is long and full of tension — we found pears, white flowers, almonds, honey and hazelnuts. Less (-) Free US Shipping |
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