Certitude from domaine François Villlard is a very pretty Crozes-Hermitage from the plot in the commune of Mercurol in northern Drôme. This wine develops on the nose with notes of intense red fruits; on the palate, the wine is supple, greedy, on red fruits associated with a spicy touch.
Big crush on this Carignan rouge du domaine Richeaume. This magnificent organic gourmet wine develops on notes of prunes and Morello cherries. On the palate, it is suave and fruity, with mellow tannins and remarkable freshness.
The Closiers cuvée from Domaine des Closiers is fresh and elegant in this successful 2021 vintage: a gourmet and supple Loire wine, easy to marry, to drink over 5 to 7 years.
This Cairanne blanc du domaine Richaudis very expressive, fruity, long on the palate with notes that blend floral and pear. Serve as an aperitif; it will also accompany white meats or fish.
A powerful, woody Malbec with mellow tannins. This cuvée is more racy and complex than the Varietal Malbec from the same estate. Drink it with a fine red meat.
The cuvée Les Tonnes Barils du domaine Bonnigal-Bodet is a superb chenin. An organic white wine that develops on notes of ripe fruit,a beautiful aromatic complexity from the ageing and an elegant bitterness on the finish.
Poivre et Sol du Domaine François Villardis a superb Saint-Joseph, powerful and racy; it develops on notes of forest fruits, pepper and raisins. Drink with decanting or cellar for 5-8 years.
The Morgon Côte de Py from Domaine Michel Guignier is made from south-facing old vines over 70 years old. This complex grand Morgon develops on notes of red fruits, spices and has a bewitching finish of great elegance.
K Libre du Clos de la Barthassade is a great 100% Carignan wine aged 24 months in barrique and concrete egg! Aunez, the wine develops kirsch, blackcurrant and leather notes. The palate is round, velvety and red-fruited. The finish is particularly fresh, thanks to the carignan's specific acidity. A great vintage for discovering this grape variety
A Irouleguy 2024 from domaine Arretxea endowed with a beautiful freshness this year: it declines on notes of red fruits, spices, pepper. This red cuvée from domaine Arretxea can be enjoyed over 5 years, decanting if you wish to taste it now.
Fondis du Clos des Quarteronsis an exceptional Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil. Intense, powerful and racy, it combines finesse and complexity, power and greed in this lovely 2021 vintage. A high-flying cuvée.
Le Chant des Dolia rouge from Domaine La Croix Gratiot is an organic Languedoc that develops on notes of garrigue and red fruits. Superb fresh, slender finish.
This Pouilly-Fumé Les Champs des Chaumes develops expressive white fruit and citrus notes on the nose. On the palate, this organic wine is balanced, endowed with lovely freshness and fruit (white peaches, apricots); nice mineral finish!
L'olivette du Clos Marie is a very pretty Pic Saint Loup. The wine is elegant; it develops on notes of reglisses, black fruits. The wine deserves a few months' cellaring to soften and refine its tannins. A benchmark AOC Pic Saint Loup.
The Saponaire du domaine Ogereau has a nose of ripe white fruits and floral notes. On the palate, this Savennières has a fine, airy texture thanks to the sandy terroirs.
Villafranchien du Conte des Floris is a red Languedoc made from predominantly Grenache grapes. This organic wine is round and greedy, developing on notes of black and red fruits (crushed strawberries) and licorice. Magnificent overall balance.
"The Grenache feel is clear, the juice is generous in its aromatic expression with a round finish and just the right amount of freshness to energize its finish." (Le Guide Bettane + Desseauve)
Solus blanc du Chateau de Caraguilhes is a superb white Corbières: the balanced organic wine develops on notes of fresh lemon and grapefruit, then white flowers and redcurrants. Long finish on fresh damandes notes.
Here's a very pretty organic Lalande-de-Pomerol in a very successful 2020 vintage. The château des Annereaux produces a wine with a fruity, harmonious attack. The elegant tannins are well-integrated and silky. The aromatic palette is marked by fruitiness and a restrained, mellow woodiness. Good length. An elegance and balance rare in modern Bordeaux. We love this lacy wine.
Lais rouge du domaine Olivier Pithon was aged in concrete tanks. On the nose, this organic Roussillon wine is expressive with aromas of black fruits and spices. On the palate, it has a lovely silky texture resting on melted tannins.
Laïs Blanc is a great white wine from the domain Olivier Pithon. This wine seduces with its delicate nose of white flowers, citrus and white-fleshed fruit. On the palate, it is marked by fine mineral tension and a persistent saline finish. It goes perfectly with seafood, grilled fish and vegetable-based dishes.