2017 French Wine

Suave, mineral-accented aromas of cherry liqueur, cassis and exotic spices are complemented by building floral and mineral notes.

A distinctive and noble Provençal red wine that calls to mind properly aged Bordeaux. Simone Rouge is largely based on Grenache and Mourvedre but is spiced up with Cinsault & Syrah as well as the rare indigenous varieties... Read More

Clos Saint Denis is located in the celebrated village of Morey, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. A wide range of aromas drift from the glass: floral, fruity, spicy and mineral. Floral and mineral flavors develop further... Read More

As readers will know, the 2017 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru consists entirely of declassified young vine Musigny, and the wine naturally bears a certain resemblance to its big brother, unfurling in the glass with aromas of ripe cherries,... Read More

Joseph Dorbon’s setup is simple: three hectares of organically tended vines on prime south-facing slopes above his home village of Vadans, a horse to help him plow, and a subterranean, 16th-century cellar in which his soulful... Read More

The domaine’s outstanding “Cuvée Prestige” comes from three steep hillside parcels of Cabernet Franc planted in clay-limestone: Beauvais, Brunetières, and Bézards. Alcoholic fermentation... Read More

60 year old Chenin vines grown on pure schist make this one of Patrick Baudouin's very best dry white wines. His vineyards are certified, but well beyond the typical organic practice. They are somewhat magical in expression.... Read More