Magnificent Vin de France (the Vouvray appellation has been withdrawn because it is vinified in the commune of Montlouis, as usual, and not Vouvray) than this cuvée les argiles from domaine François Chidaine. Highly perfumed, this cuvée features citrus and white fruit notes. we appreciate the balance and tension present in the wine. Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2017: 18/20 (mill 2014).
The Cuvée Breteche from Domaine de la Chevalerie is an organic mealtime wine, round and fruity, at home with fish, poultry or red meat. It develops notes of red fruit, followed by undergrowth aromas with age. We appreciate its silky texture and balance!
The Clef de sol rouge du domaine de la Grange Tiphaine cuvée is a superb Touraine organic wine. This vin bio of great refinement develops on elegant, floral aromas with notes of ripe red fruits and spices. The palate is silky, with soft tannins. Fresh finish.
The Clef de sol rouge du domaine de la Grange Tiphaine is a superb organic Touraine wine. This highly refined wine develops elegant, floral aromas with notes of ripe red fruits and spices. The palate is silky and elegant, with soft tannins. Fresh finish.
Clos Maïa blanc is a superb blend of roussane, terret bourret and chenin. The nose develops notes of yellow fruit and aniseed. On the palate, the wine is tightly wound, with great complexity and a superb freshness on the finish. A great gourmet wine!
Clos Maïa rouge boasts a beautiful dark red color. The nose develops complex notes of black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry) and cocoa. On the palate, this 2023 vintage is full-bodied, with fruity and chocolate notes. We appreciate the wine's balance, which makes it a superb table companion. Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2024 : 93/100
The Moynerie du domaine Michel Redde is a superb Pouilly-Fumé: it declines on mineral and saline notes. A magnificent Sauvignon with good ageing potential.
Fleur de Voile from domaine Berthet-Bondet is a savagnin originally destined for the production of a Château-Chalon, which was interrupted in its ageing process to be bottled after nine months of ageing under veil (without topping up). This cuvée is therefore characterized by light oxidative notes that give a hint of the genesis of a yellow wine.
L'héronde is a magnificent Côte de Brouilly from the domaine Dupré-Goujon, made from one of the best parcels. On the nose, the wine reveals various very subtle floral notes, with a hint of pomegranate. This terroir offers a complex, elegant aromatic palette. The wine is fine, silky and delicate. A multitude of fruity aromas that bring great greediness.
Gorgeous 100% chenin du Clos de la Barthassade cuvée. This organic white Languedoc wine is aged 18 months in barrel. It develops complex notes of exotic fruit and citrus, with a delicate woody finish. A great gastronomic white wine.
The Bandol blanc du Château la Tour du Bon is a great success in this 2023 vintage. This organic wine develops notes of citrus and white flowers, exotic fruit in its youth, wax and honey as it ages. The palate is full-bodied without heaviness.
This magnificent organic Saint-Emilion grand cru from Château Leydet-Valentin has a generous nose of small black berries, cherries and plums. The palate is supple and greedy, with fine, well-integrated tannins. The ageing is mastered, leaving the wine's fruitiness to the fore. A superb discovery, this Saint-Emilion-Grand-Cru!
Mire la Mer des Clos Perdusis a powerful, racy cuvée. This organic Corbières wine is made from a rigorous selection of grapes from 5 plots with heavy, clay-limestone soils on the edge of the detangs between Peyriac-de-Mer and Bages. The wine is partially aged in barrels. This is a cuvée for laying down, made to last for years. Forget about 10 years in the cellar.
Grand Cru Eichberg shines in its versatility, in the sense that all the noble grape varieties can express their complexity and generosity. This Pinot Gris draws on its great power, enhanced by the cru's characteristic rigor. This wine expresses an imposing body while maintaining a straight, precise structure.14.6g residual sugar
The Macvin du domaine Berthet-Bondet is a real treat. It develops on notes of yellow fruit, dried fruit, all resting on a controlled sweetness. Superb!
Clos Habert du Domaine François Chidaine is the domaine's other great Loire demi-sec. Pale gold color for this tender white wine. The nose has notes of white fruit, gradually revealing honeyed aromas. On the palate, you can already enjoy a fine balance between elegant freshness and fleshy fruitiness.
This La Miroenière cuvée is a favorite of this great 2020 vintage. This organic wine located not far from Chateauneuf-du-pape comes from a very qualitative terroir composed of sand and clay mixed with rolled pebbles. An exceptional wine from old Grenache vines, aged 16 months, partly in amphorae. Finesse and power combine in this great wine from the southern Rhone Valley.
Grenouillières de la Grange Tiphaine is a magnificent demi-sec Montlouis, just the right balance of residual sugar and acidity. We recommend it with foie gras or an exotic dish.
Sempre Cuntentu — “always happy” in Corsican — is the delightful red wine from Domaine Giacometti, made from Sciaccarellu grapes grown in the Agriates region. This lesser-known Corsican grape variety produces light, spicy wines with notes of pink pepper, strawberry, and garrigue. A far cry from powerful reds: fresh, easy to drink, and perfect with Corsican charcuterie or as a slightly chilled aperitif.
The attack of the Seuil de Mazeyres, second wine of the Château Mazeyres, is unctuous with often mentholated, spicy and fruity notes. The mid-palate is supple and juicy. The finish is fresh and invigorating. The whole is harmonious, making Seuil de Mazeyres a pleasure wine to drink young.
The Clos Grand Beaupréau du domaine de la Bergerie is an exceptional Savennières. This great organic Loire wine is full-bodied and powerful on the palate. It is very open, right from the first nose. The 2020 vintage is carried by toasty notes and pretty bitters. Exceptional length.
Sempre Cuntentu du domaine Giacometti is a velvety, supple red wine from Corsica (Patrimonio): luscious and silky, with notes of garrigue and black fruits. Superb success
La Jalousie is a Savennières from the domaine du Closel comes from young vines on schist terroirs, hand-picked at the first stage of ripeness. The berries are pale yellow and crisp, producing a wine with fresh fruit aromas. This organic Savennières develops on fruit aromas with evolving notes of honey.