Cabernet Franc made its way from Bordeaux to the central Loire Valley in the 17th century, where it achieved its apex in Chinon, Bourgueil, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, and Saumur-Champigny. As a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, you... Read More
While Bordeaux is famous for its storied reds, it also produces some great white wines as well in this blend of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. The region and varietals give it full textured flavors of citrus, tropical... Read More
Nestled on the border between Roussillon and western Languedoc, Château Guilhem was built in 1791 and acquired by the Guilhem family in 1878. Bertrand Guilhem is the fifth-generation winemaker to oversee 85 acres of vineyard... Read More
The Dubard family moved to Bergerac in the 1970s to make delicious wine using Bordeaux varietals. Less than 50 miles east of Bordeaux in South West France, Bergerac is planted with many of the same grapes in addition to its native... Read More
Known as black wine in the middle ages, the Malbecs of Cahors gained a reputation for being tannic, inky, and rough. It was wine tailor-made for fatty duck and cassoulet, but nowadays, Cahors of South West France is a bit more... Read More
Pineau D'Aunis is native to the Loire Valley, where it is often blended with other grapes, but it can stand on its own when vinified as a white, red, or rosé. Dinocheau is a light garnet-red wine with a palate of raspberry,... Read More
Picpoul (translates as lip stinger) is grown around southern Rhône and Languedoc. The 4th generation of the Cabrol family produces this fresh wine on 42 acres of red, stony, marl-limestone soil in the village of Castelnau... Read More
Corbieres is well known for its bold Carignan-based red wines, but it's also a source of white and rosé blends. Bruno Laboucarié of Domaine de Fontsainte is a skilled winemaker who can coax the best out of all... Read More
Get ready to taste one of the finest examples of classic Muscadet with all its brininess, electric acidity, citrus zest, and the finish of sand-filled oyster shells. New proprietors since 2019, Rémi Branger and Gwénaëlle... Read More
When Rémi Branger and Gwénaëlle Croix took over the property made legendary by Marc Ollivier, they continued the tradition of highlighting specific vineyards, a somewhat unusual practice in a region dominated... Read More
La Grange is mostly Grenache with small amounts of Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan blended in, all sourced from vines that are roughly 45 years of age. Dark-fruited but still light on its feet, drinking this is almost too easy.... Read More
Faury Syrah comes from the northern Rhône Valley, where some of the most elegant, powerful, and expensive Syrah-based wines are produced in the small vineyards of Côte Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas, Saint-Joseph,... Read More
From the mother-daughter team of Simonne & Virginie Gaujal, the small estate produces boutique Picpoul fermented in tanks and aged on the lees for nearly eight months. The Gaujal style is more complex and substantial than any... Read More
The Brunier family maintains a few labels around the Rhône Valley. The most famous is their flagship winery founded in 1898, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieux Telegraphe, but they also produce Le Pigeoulet in the Vaucluse... Read More
Jean-Marc Burgaud crafts this Morgon with fruit from the prized hillside vineyard Côte du Py, composed of soils containing schist flakes and stones. Fuller medium-bodied with fleshy red and black cherries, baking spice,... Read More
This old world Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley stems from revitalized vines originally planted in the mid 1800's. Organically produced and features rich, dark berry flavors with a pronounced finish of earth and smoke.... Read More
Great balance of fresh vivacious fruit, delicate acidity and surprising length. Gascogne continues to be a great climate for medium-bodied, fresh white wines.
In 1971, Véronique & Aimé Guibert took over Mas (farmhouse) de Daumas Gassac, a bucolic property once owned by the Daumas family in the Gassac River valley. The first vineyards were planted by Saint Benedict of Aniane... Read More
A palate of crunchy cherry, blackberry, and currants stands out in this easy-drinking wine with fine tannins and a dash of cinnamon on the finish. Enjoy Pinot Noir in its pure un-oaked form: drink on its own or paired with just... Read More
