We hope Andre Heucq remains a local secret for a few more years because this is one of the finest $50 bubblies on the market. Now in its fourth generation, the House of Heucq specializes in Pinot Meunier alongside Chard and Pinot... Read More
While many Champagne houses have gone the way of multinational ownership, Billecart remains a family business after more than 200 years. Established in 1818 with the marriage of Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth... Read More
Nothing says celebration like a rosé Champagne. It makes any day or event even more special just by its pale pink color dancing in the glass. Billecart-Salmon's Brut Rosé has always been a sought-after bubbly... Read More
The Bourmault family of Avize (Côte des Blancs) is not a household name for Champagne, but that might be a good thing so we can sell this lovely bottle of wine for less than $50. Hermance is an organic blend of 2/3 Pinot... Read More
The Mâconnais region (located in southern Burgundy, just north of Beaujolais) is a destination for daily Chardonnay. While Mâcon is known for its most famous village, Pouilly-Fuissé, dozens of others offer superb... Read More
Finding reasonably priced, old-school, organic Burgundy meant simply for pleasure is getting harder and harder. Valentin Montanet and his parents, Jean and Catherine, are no-nonsense producers who use indigenous yeast and low... Read More
Made by Brice Omont from incredibly steep terraced slopes (like 1500 feet) with clear views of Mont Blanc, Argile is an alpine wine composed primarily of Jacquère and Chardonnay and a smaller proportion of Mondeuse Blanche.... Read More
The House of Gatinois is another one of our under-the-radar finds that surpasses most big brands in quality and flavor. After twelve generations, Gatinois remains under family leadership, with Louis Gatinois overseeing 17 acres... Read More
Pet-Nats bring such a sense of mystery & adventure and leave it to experts like Pascal Potaire and Moses Gaddouche to create a gorgeous bottle of natural bubbles. Making Les Capriades Pet-Sec is science and art, requiring skill... Read More
Fortified wine lovers will go nuts for this rare treat from the Jura! Indeed, most of the local grapes go into wine, but a tiny bit of Macvin is possible when there is enough late-harvest fruit. Named for the Marc-vin made for... Read More
Nicolas Delfaud farms just under 10 acres of Gamay and Chardonnay in the commune of Verzé (vair-zay) -- not too far from Fuisse, Lugny, Clesse, and Pierreclos at the northern end of Beaujolais. Although not as well-known... Read More
A half bottle of Champagne is the perfect excuse to treat yourself on any given day. Based in Côtes de Bar (Aube), Bernard Dumont continues the 200-year family tradition as he grows fruit on the same soils found in Chablis,... Read More
