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Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Village Les Garrigues 2019 Red Wine - France

The power of a Provençal terroir with scents of garrigue, combined with the finesse of old Grenache allows this cuvée to develop aromas of red fruit (strawberry) and black fruit (blackberry). The dense, full-bodied 2019 Cotes du Rhone Les Garrigues... more

Chateau de Sancerre Blanc 2022 White Wine - France

Sparkling light yellow. On the nose, intense and fresh, with notes of white and yellow flesh fruits, minerals, white flowers and exotic fruits. Nice balance between fruitiness, minerality and roundness. Fresh and juicy mouth with relief, long aromatic... more

Charles de Cazanove Brut Rose Champagne - France

This rich, round rosé is a truly affordable luxury. Although thus far off the radar of wine critics, it is a standout wine from de Cazanove house, with its lovely strawberry color and aromas. Full-bodied but nicely balanced, this wine will make a... more

Domaine Blain Cotes de Brouilly Pierre Bleue 2018 Red Wine - France

Marc-Antonin describes this wine as “linear with a straight structure.� Northwest-facing vines bring tension to the wine while the meager soil provides a mineral backbone. The wine shows aromas and flavors of ripe red fruits such as strawberries... more

Champagne Palmer Blanc de Blancs Champagne - France

Subtle aromas of citrus, white flowers, and almonds. Silky on the palate with beautiful minerality. An incomparably pure cuvée. 100% Chardonnay. Crafted from Chardonnay primarily from the magnificent terroirs of Villers-Marmery and Trépail. These... more

Chateau de Sales 2020 Red Wine - France

Chateau de Sales, the first wine of the estate, embodies the complexity and refinement of its terroir. A wine to be aged, it is made from rigorously selected grapes with a majority of Merlot. Blend: 79 % Merlot, 14 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 7 % Cabernet... more

Chateau Fuisse Pouilly-Fuisse Tete de Cuvee 2021 White Wine - France

An excellent example of the true potential of the wines of Pouilly-Fuissé and a great introduction to the wines of Château Fuissé. The wine is rich and robust in the mouth, but retains it’s lean acidity and freshness throughout. Discreet wood sets... more

Les Sarrins Cotes de Provence Rose 2022 Rosé Wine - France

Pale pink in color, pale rose petals, bright and clear. Fine and delicate on the nose, with white fruit aromas combined with citrus notes and floral nuances. The attack is ample. We find the delicacy of the nose, and a real substance on the palate well... more

Chateau de La Greffiere Macon-Serrieres 2021 Red Wine - France

Bright and fruit forward offering lots of berry flavors and a kiss of pepper. An ideal wine to serve with a slight chill on it and paired with charcuterie and cheese. more

JCB Caviar Blanc de Blancs Cremant de Bourgogne Champagne - France

The nose opens on white blossom then citrus, before developing pleasant buttery and brioche notes. Full and rounded in the mouth, with a certain vivacity, and secondary aromas of great complexity, that evolve over time. This is a pale, vinous sparkler,... more

Champagne Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Champagne - France

A wonderfully creamy, round blanc de blancs that has almond-blossom, white-flower, peach, brioche and pie-crust aromas. The bubbles are silky and soft. Elegant. 100% chardonnay. 85% 2019, with 7.5% 2018 and 7.5% 2016 reserve wines. Disgorged August... more

Champagne Eric Rodez Extra Brut Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne - France

Offering up aromas of green orchard fruit, hazelnuts, and waxy citrus that are delicately framed by their time in barrel, Rodez’s Blanc de Blancs is a medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy with a focused spine of acidity, energetic mousse and a... more

Domaine de Leyre-Loup Fleurie 2020 Red Wine - France

With its limpid colour and its nose of red fruits and flowers, the Domaine de Leyre-Loup's Fleurie will surprise you by its intense and precise aromas. On the nose this is unusually spicy for this appellation, but on the palate there’s plenty of... more

Bollinger La Cote aux Enfants Blanc de Noirs with Gift Box 2013 Champagne - France

Complex aromas of pie crust, iron, chalk and hints of sweet strawberries. Some ginseng. Full-bodied with very fine bubbles that give it tension and focus. Extremely fine and polished tannins that go on and on. Dried lemons and oranges. Chalk at the... more

Louis Jadot Volnay Clos de la Barre Premier Cru 2013 Red Wine - France

This is an elegant yet fruity wine, with vanilla and violet aromas. Bright and succulent, with strawberry and cherry flavors in lockstep with the delicate structure and lacy framework. Balanced and long, presenting a chalky, minerally finish. Best from... more

Domaine de la Pepiere La Pepie Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie 2023 White Wine - France

La Pépie is produced with grapes coming from various plots. Some grapes come from the vines of the domaine while others come from a fellow winegrower’s vines in conversion to organic farming. These 30 year old vines on average are situated on the... more

Olivier Leflaive Chassagne-Montrachet Abbaye de Morgeot Premier Cru 2021 White Wine - France

This wine has a rich, full and fleshy attack. Lemony and gun flint notes give it a nice finish. A domaine wine, sampled from tank. A glowing pale green tint with a touch of yellow. There is a good blend here between a fine fresh fruit and the oak, a... more

Bouchard Pere & Fils Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2021 Red Wine - France

This 100% Pinot Noir pairs well with game, venison, and full-flavored cheeses. Not domaine, but sourced from their usual plot of 0.70ha which delivered a fairly full crop in 2021. Just 30% whole bunch vinification. Full deep red plum and peach fruit, a... more

Vitteaut Alberti Cremant de Bourgogne Blanc de Blancs Agnes Champagne - France

Notes of crisp apples, meyer lemon, and delicate limestone minerality surface on the palate. Great balance and finesse that one expects from a very good blanc de blancs champagne. Great as an aperitif or with light hors d'oeuvres. more

Chateau Cos d'Estournel Pagodes de Cos 2019 Red Wine - France

A creamy attack, buttery and spicy, characteristic of Pagodes de Cos precedes elegantly balanced aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry,blackberry, violet, bergamot and black tea. The 2019 vintage also presents velvety tannins and a very long finish with... more

Domaine de Chevalier 2016 Red Wine - France

#23 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2019Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot As to the reds, the 2016 Domaine de Chevalier is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc that saw an... more

Merlet William Creme de Poire Liqueur (375Ml half-bottle) Cordials & Liqueurs - France

A pale color, straw yellow and slightly silvery. Velvety and mouth-watering aromas of freshly cut pears, meringue and delicate spices. A round body, juicy and generous to finish on a note of honey and tart with tangy pear. Merlet pear cream can be... more

Jaffelin Cremant de Bourgogne Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne - France

Rigorous selection and traditional methods of vinification and elevage ensures that Jaffelin's wines give the most complete expression of the soil. This Crémant is entirely Chardonnay and quite pale, develops floral and citrus aromas, evolving to... more

Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2015 Red Wine - France

A classic Pauillac nose offering blackcurrant, blackberry and cedar. A light, creamy, long and well-balanced palate dominated by complex notes of blackberry, tobacco and graphite. The 2015 Margaux is a compelling, arrestingly beautiful wine that... more

Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2019 Red Wine - France

The Barrel Sample for this wine is above 14% Abv. The 2019 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande was picked 16 September to 8 October. It has a showstopping nose: intense black fruit laced with graphite and mint. (Whisper it...it reminds me of... more

Vignerons des Terres Secretes Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Rose Champagne - France

A blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, macerated briefly to extract color for this pale pink, delightful and spicy brut sparkling wine. A bit more body and structure makes this a perfect wine to enjoy throughout a meal. Especially wonderful... more

Veuve Ambal Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Grande Cuvee Champagne - France

#81 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2019The delicate sparkle of this Crémant de Bourgogne is emphasised by its golden yellow hue and fine bubbles. The harmonious and fruity palate reveals notes of exotic fruits. Enjoy served as an apéritif, with hard... more

Chateau de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2017 Red Wine - France

Deep, dark and dense red color. An intense nose of red and black berries and spice. A beautiful composition, with silky tannins, power and elegance. Expressive, noble and complete. Pair with red meats either grilled or cooked in sauces, game birds,... more

Gabriel Boudier Creme de Framboise Liqueur (700Ml) Cordials & Liqueurs - France

In the Creme de Cassis de Dijon tradition, the Creme de fruits range is dedicated to lovers of variety and different flavours. They are all produced using the same methods as the original creme, a guarantee of quality and the commitment of Maison... more

Chateau Ormes De Pez 2019 Red Wine - France

Château Les Ormes de Pez is a harmonious, spicy and distinctive wine that reveals the authenticity of its terroir in the Saint-Estèphe appellation. It will charm you with its opulence, elegance and well-rounded structure. The palate offers robust... more

Ruinart Brut Blanc de Blancs (375Ml half-bottle) Champagne - France

A supple, harmonious attack on the palate, firm but rounded. A voluptuous texture and vinosity that is not excessive, supported by excellent freshness. A very refreshing mineral finish. At first very intense on the nose, giving way to fresh fruit... more

Domaine de Chevalier 2018 Red Wine - France

Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot The intensity and perfumes on the nose are extremely impressive, offering pure blackberries and violets, as well as bark, wild-mushroom and raw-tile notes. It’s full-bodied with creamy... more

JCB No. 69 Brut Rose Cremant de Bourgogne Champagne - France

Number 69 is a seductively light and refreshing rosé. Vibrant aromas of raspberry and red currant evolve into aromatic jammy notes. This wine is tender in the mouth with crisp flavors. Red apple and dried orange peel form the chief aromas on this... more

Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Prestige Blanc 2018 White Wine - France

The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Prestige from Domaine de la Janasse is sourced from sandy soils in the lieu-dit of La Janasse. It is almost three quarters Roussanne with the remaining blend comprised of Grenache Blanc and Clairette. After harvesting... more

Chateau Cote de Baleau 2019 Red Wine - France

A deep color with blackcurrant, blackberry and raspberry tones. Spicy, slightly toasted notes. After a round, tender entry on the palate, great freshness comes through with silky, flavorsome tannins, giving superb length of flavor and a lingering... more

Vignerons des Terres Secretes Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Champagne - France

Light gold with silver flashes in the glass. Honey butter blends with blackberries and cherries on the very effusive, Pinot Noir-rich nose; a touch of pie crust and lemon zest adds to the complexity. Spices abound, with notes of nutmeg and white... more

Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou Madame de Beaucaillou 2019 Red Wine - France

Really floral and pretty with currants, cherries and some violets and stones. Medium-bodied with a creamy texture. Attractive tannins and stony undertones. A large percentage of merlot with the cabernet, making it fresh and firm. Sophisticated. The... more

Simonnet-Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Champagne - France

A wonderfully well-balanced wine, with fine bubbles, persistent foam, and a well-developed length on the palate. It has a fresh and powerful bouquet with beautiful ripe yellow fruit aromas. This Cremant combines the finesse of Chardonnay and the... more