Saint-Estèphe doesn't have the prestige of its neighbor to the south, Pauillac, but it's a much more affordable AOC with some famous Chateaux like Cos d'Estournel. Incidentally, Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel... Read More
Les Hauts du Tertre is the second label of Château du Tertre (Fifth Growth classified) and a neighbor of Château Giscours in Margaux. Le Tertre can trace its roots back to the 12th century, but like all Chateaux, there... Read More
While Bordeaux is famous for its storied reds, it also produces some outstanding white wines like this blend of Semillon (60%), Sauvignon (35%), and Muscadelle from Hervé Dubourdieu’s vineyards in Graves. The region... Read More
Clement et Florian Berthier took over from their father, who moved to the region in 1983 and started his winery. Today, the sons produce wine from 80 acres of estate vineyards across Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé, Menetou-Salon,... Read More
Clement et Florian Berthier took over from their father, who moved to the region in 1983 and started his winery. Today, the sons produce wine from 80 acres of estate vineyards across Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé, Menetou-Salon,... Read More
Not to be confused with Chardonnay-based Pouilly-Fuissé over in Burgundy, the village of Pouilly-sur-Loire was once the rage in Fumé Blanc (Sauvignon Blanc) and even more famous than its neighbor, Sancerre. Firmin... Read More
You can spend exactly double on Maison Foucher-Lebrun's Sancerre Le Mont, or you can grab this bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. It's an excellent way for Foucher to use fruit grown in and around Sancerre while offering this... Read More
If you have yet to find a good Cabernet Franc, Pascal Biotteau's Anjou Rouge is a great place to start. It's a blend of predominantly Cabernet Franc, with Cabernet Sauvignon as a supporting player, grown on slate and limestone... Read More
Now standard bearers in French natural wine circles, Véronique & Aimé Guibert decided to start making fun fizz upon returning from a trip to Italy. Their pink sparkler is composed of a variety of Languedoc grapes... Read More
The Maillart family has cultivated grapes since 1753--and possibly as far back as the 1500s. The 40-acre Grand/Premier Cru property in Montagne de Reims is now in its ninth generation. Nicolas's Platine (platinum) is a blend... Read More
The Maillart family has cultivated grapes since 1753--and possibly as far back as the 1500s. The 40-acre Grand/Premier Cru property in Montagne de Reims is now in its ninth generation. Nicolas's Platine (platinum) is a blend... Read More
Sancerre doesn't get more classic than this. Raimbault has been a staple of fine restaurants and shops for years while retaining its moderate price tag for 100% old-vine single-village fruit grown in mineral-rich soil and... Read More
