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 […]
J. de Villebois Crémant de Loire Brut NV
13% abv, Villebois á Verdigny, imported by Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL. Cork closure: composite. Biodynamic calendar: root day. Winemaking notes: 60% Chenin Blanc, 35% Chardonnay % 5% Cabernet Franc, aged on lees for 1 year before disgorgment, 10 g/L dosage. Tasting note: the Crémant is pale lemon in color with a clean nose of medium intensity with […]
Domaine de la Barbiniere Fiefs Vendeens Chatonnay ‘Les Gneiss’ Rouge 2019
13.5% abv, Famille Orion Pere & Fils, imported by MFW Wine Co., New York, NY. Cork closure: composite. Biodynamic calendar: root day. Winemaking notes: in 2011 the wines of Fiefs Vendeens were promoted to appellation status. Chatonnay is one of five sub-zones required to use the appellation. The vines are certified biologique and are a […]
Domaine Matignon Anjou Villages ‘Joué’ 2017
14% abv, Martigne Briand, imported by BBR Imports, Houston, TX. Cork closure: composite. Biodynamic calendar: root day. Winemaking notes: 100% Cabernet Franc aged for 15 months in neutral French oak. Tasting note: the Matignon Anjou-Villages is medium garnet in color with a clean nose of medium intensity with aromas of peony, rose, currant leaf, raspberry, […]
Château La Croix Calendreau Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2017
13.5% abv, Vignobles Benoit Richard, Gironde-sur-Dropt, imported by DHI Selections, Caldwell, NJ. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: fruit day. Winemaking notes: 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc & 5% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in French oak for 18 months. Tasting note: the Saint-Emilion is deep garnet in color with a clean nose of medium intensity with aromas […]
Dame de Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018
14% abv, Saint-Émilion, Domaines de Mallet Roquefort, imported by Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: fruit day. Winemaking notes: 90% Merlot & 10% Cabernet Franc from a 25-hectare vineyard on the limestone plateau, this second wine is produced from some younger vines on the estate. Aged for twelves months in 20% new […]
Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon Rouge ‘Les Granges’ 2020
12.5% abv, Cravant-les-Coteaux, imported by LDM Wines, Inc., New York, NY. Cork closure: composite biodynamic calendar: root day. Winemaking notes: 100% Cabernet Franc from 35-year-old vines, certified organic, graviers siliceux (sandy gravel soils), hand-harvested and fermented in tank with natural yeast and no sulfur addition, and pump overs. Aged in cement vats for eight months. Tasting […]
Château Saint Brice Saint-Émilion 2018
14% abv, Saint-Mange-de-Castillon, imported by Votto Vines Importing, Humden, CT. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: leaf day. Winemaking notes: 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Tasting note: the Saint-Émilion was deep garnet in color with a clean nose of medium intensity with aromas of rose, violet, red plum, mulberry, damson, red licorice, cocoa […]
Château Montlandrie Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2015
14.5% abv, Denis Durantou, imported by MISA Imports Inc., Dallas, TX. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: leaf day. Winemaking notes: 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc & 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from a 12-hectare vineyard, aged 14 months in 30% new French oak. Family also own Chateau L’Église Clinet in Pomerol. Tasting note: the Castillon is deep […]
Château de Brézé Saumur Rouge ‘Clos du Tue-Loup’ 2014
13% abv, Arnaud Lambert, Brézé, imported by Favorite Brands LLC., Farmers Branch, TX. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: leaf day. Winemaking notes: 100% Cabernet Franc, organically farmed, 30 year-old vines, very low sulfur addition. “Aged in 2/3 in 2-to-3 year old barrels for 10 months. 1/3 aged 10 months in concrete eggs. Barrels are micro-oxygenated […]