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 | Lafont Menaut is the project of Philibert Perrin, whose family also owns neighboring Chateau… More (+) Lafont Menaut is the project of Philibert Perrin, whose family also owns neighboring Chateau Carbonnieux (one of three visited by Thomas Jefferson in 1786). He employs the same care and expertise at both properties. The Cabernet adds dark, briary notes of blackberry and currant, with the Merlot adding notes of plum jam.
Lafont Menaut is a classic, dark-palate Bordeaux, showing figs and currants alongside notes of cedar smoke and earth. It benefits greatly from 30 minutes or so in a glass or decanter. The texture is long, dark, and rich, with ripe, juicy tannins that are present but pleasant. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Syrah grown in most of the world is bold, rich, smooth and voluminous. In… More (+) Syrah grown in most of the world is bold, rich, smooth and voluminous. In the Northern Rhône the grape takes on a different style: lower alcohol, less mouthfilling, more spice, more energy. Recent scorching summers have blurred this style a bit, but 2020 was a welcome return to normal. Decanter writes of “A reliably fresh, balanced and approachable vintage – a return to classicism.”
Christophe was right about his 2020 Syrah – it’s lighter weight than recent years, but arguably even finer. The nose is spice forward, with black pepper, nutmeg and rosemary – the black fruit is there but taking a back seat to the savory elements. The mouth is gorgeous and refined, with refreshing tension and lovely intensity – it’s perfectly extracted, leaving not an ounce of harshness.
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 | It’s pure Sauvignon raised in used oak barrels, which add a very subtle hint… More (+) It’s pure Sauvignon raised in used oak barrels, which add a very subtle hint of muted spice and help round out the mouth. But it’s the lively fruit that drives this wine. Grapefruit is still the dominant note here, blended with notes of anise, grapeskin, honey, straw, and pear.
This is a perfect summertime glass of white. It's lovely on its own, but food is a welcome companion for this wine. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Vincent Boyer is an innovative winemaker making extraordinary wines in Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, but… More (+) Vincent Boyer is an innovative winemaker making extraordinary wines in Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, but his entry-level cuvées are among the best values in our cellar. His 2020 Aligoté in particular is a triumph; showing a beautiful nose of cortland apples, buttered toast and chalk. With its mild acidity and easy, fresh, lightweight mouthfeel, it’s worlds away from the aligoté of yesteryear.
William Kelley found it “seamless…satiny and racy, with a fleshy core of fruit.” Burghound gave it his “Outstanding” rating (a rarity for a wine of its humble level), writing of the wine’s “delicious and vibrant middle-weight flavors” with “very good density and a refreshing salinity.” Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Chenin from the middle Loire is often vinified off-dry, or what the vignerons now… More (+) Chenin from the middle Loire is often vinified off-dry, or what the vignerons now call “sec-tendre.” It’s another good choice for an aperitif, but it pairs surprisingly well with food as well. Paget’s sec-tendre has 10-12 grams of residual sugar, which is not enough to make it taste sweet (Champagne may be designated “Brut” at sugar levels up to 12), but enough to make the wine feel beautifully round in the mouth.
He calls it “Maestro,” and it’s fermented in barrels and held there for 12 to 14 months. We thought it a lovely expression of the grape. Try this wine with an Asian stir-fry, particularly Thai food. Or serve with a platter of salty (even strong) cheeses; Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Considering the tiny yields achieved from these shriveled grapes, the low price of this… More (+) Considering the tiny yields achieved from these shriveled grapes, the low price of this wine is remarkable. Voigny’s nose and mouth are full of the classic honeysuckle, apricots and peaches, but it’s the acidity that keeps this wine lively. Many sweet wines lack acidity and fall flat – Voigny is bursting with freshness to balance out its sweetness.
There may be no more perfect food-wine pairing than Sauternes with seared foie gras. If your stomach (or conscience) is too sensitive, serve blue cheese as a salty foil instead. Or serve a small glass in place of dessert at the end of the meal. A favorite wine of Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, this iconic wine will round out any cellar with style. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | The 2015 Etincelle is a triumph -- astonishingly intense and concentrated, but at 13.5%… More (+) The 2015 Etincelle is a triumph -- astonishingly intense and concentrated, but at 13.5% alcohol a balanced and refreshing glass as well. The color is an inky black-purple, with a savory nose showing cloves, blackberries and violets. The youthful raspy tannins have given way to a gorgeous polish -- it remains dense and smooth with classic notes of plum and black pepper. It’s a drink-now gem from a magnificent year. Less (-) Free US Shipping |
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