Château Roc de Bécot Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion 2019
14.5% abv, Dominique, Caroline et Pierre Bécot, Parempuyre, Gironde, imported by MISA Imports, Dallas, TX. Cork closure: composite. Biodynamic calendar: flower day. Winemaking notes: 95% Merlot & 5% Cabernet Franc from 35-year-old vines from an 8-7ha vineyard on limestone and clay soils. “The viticultural regime is double Guyot and Guyot. Simple pruning and leaf plucking […]
Yves Cuilleron Crozes-Hermitage Rouge ‘Laya’ 2019
13.5% abv, Chavanay, imported by The Jack Edwards Collection, Napa Valley, CA. Cork closure: composite. Biodynamic calendar: flower day. Winemaking notes: 100% Syrah grown on alluvial soils and aged in barrique for 18 months. Tasting note” the ‘Laya’ was medium garnet in color with hints of purple and a nose of medium+ intensity with aromas […]
Domaine Bouchié-Chatellier Pouilly-Fumé ‘La Renardière’ 2020
14% abv, Eugene Bouchié, Saint-Andelain, imported by MISA Imports Inc., Dallas, TX. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: root day. Winemaking notes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc grown on flinty clay and marl soils with Kimmerdigian stones. The Bouchié family has 22 hectares of mostly old vines in Pouilly-Fumé; they are a family domaine for three generations. The domaine […]
Domaine Louis Jadot Grand Cru Bâtard-Montrachet 2007
13.5% abv, Beaune, imported by Korband Corporation, New York, NY. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: fruit day. Winemaking notes: 100% Chardonnay aged in French oak barrels (33% new) for 16 months with partial maloloactic fermentation. Tasting note: the Bâtard-Montrachet is medium gold in color with hints of amber on the rim and displayed a clean […]
André Chemin Champagne Premier Cru Brut Tradition Blanc de Noir NV
12% abv, Eva and Sebastian Chemin, Sacy, imported by DHI Selections, Manhasset, NY. Cork closure: composite. Biodynamic calendar: flower day. Winemaking notes: 100% Pinot Noir from premier cru vineyards in Sacy, aged three years on the lees before disgorgement. The vineyards are managed HEV. Tasting note: the Champagne André Chemin is medium lemon in color […]
Laougué Madiran ‘Les Passionnés’ 2020
14.5% abv, Pierre et Sylvain Dabadie, Vieilla, imported by DHI Selections, Caldwell, NJ. Cork closure: composite. Biodynamic calendar: leaf day. Winemaking notes: 85% Tannat & 15% Cabernet Franc grown on clayey-silty hillsides with gravel, south exposure in Gascony. Tasting note: the ‘Les Passionnés’ Madiran is deep ruby with a clean nose of medium intensity with aromas […]
Yves Cuilleron IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah ‘Les Vignes d’à Côté’ 2020
13% abv, Chavanay, imported by the Jack Edwards Collection, Napa, CA. Cork closure: composite. Biodynamic calendar: leaf day. Winemaking notes: 100% Syrah from Chavanay, grapes partially de-stemmed and fermented with natural yeast and punched down, aged for 7 months: 50% in French oak barrels and 50% in stainless steel tank. Tasting note: the “les Vignes […]
Pierre la Grand Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2020
13% abv, imported by MISA Imports, Inc. & Craig Baker Selections, Dallas, TX. Cork closure: synthetic. Biodynamic calendar: fruit day. Winemaking notes: 60% Marsanne & 40% Roussanne aged 9 months on the lees. Tasting note: the Crozes-Hermitage Blanc is medium lemon in color with a clean nose of medium intensity with aromas of honeysuckle, hawthorn, […]
Charles Clément Champagne Brut 2012
12% abv, Colombe le Sec, Cote des Bar, imported by J & J Winery, Napa, CA. Cork closure: composite. Biodynamic calendar: root day. Winemaking notes: 60% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir & 20% Pinot Meunier. A group of 22 cooperative growers in Cote de Bars who have been working together since 1956. Tasting note: the 2012 […]
Le Clos Maurice Saumur-Champigny ‘Voltige des Clos’ 2020
13.5% abv, Varrains, imported by MISA Imports, Inc., Dallas, TX. Cork closure: composite with natural cork ends. Biodynamic calendar: root day. Winemaking notes: 100% Cabernet Franc, certified organic, from40+ year-old vines. Tasting note: the ‘Voltage des Clos’ is medium garnet in color with a clean nose of medium+ intensity with aromas of black currant, currant […]