Organic, Biodynamic and Natural Wines

In addition to bubbles, Agusti Torello Mata also makes a light and bright, 100% Xarel-lo from all organic, estate fruit. This playful wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged on the lees for six months before bottling.... Read More

This cuvée exemplifies cold-climate Syrah grown on the rugged Sonoma Coast and is one of our hallmark bottlings. A blend of four amazing sites grown on the coast: Clary Ranch, Que Syrah, Baker Lane and Solas vineyards.... Read More

Bernard Baudry is unquestionably one of Chinon’s most outstanding producers. Not only does he have the talent to make delicious and consistent wines, vintage to vintage, but he is also fortunate enough to have vineyard land... Read More

If you appreciate bright and balanced Northern Italian or Austrian reds with supple tannin, this is your kind of wine. Fermented on skins with a small portion of whole bunches. Aged in a mixture of oak puncheons and French barriques... Read More

Made from direct pressed blend of Chardonnay and Riesling.

Barrel fermented in large format neutral oak barrels. This cuvee expresses the salinity, acidity, and texture typical of dense Moutere clay soils.

The dashing 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Roussanne Vieilles Vignes is yet another brilliant white from this reliable address. Discrete cedar, lemon peel, ripe pear, yellow apple and spring blossom are all pushed forward.... Read More

Tasting Note: 75% Trebbiano, 25% Malvasia. Fine, mineral, expressive has lovely citrus and melon fruit with a touch of table grape and nice fine spicy, crystalline, mineral detail. Such a complex, complete but joyful wine of real... Read More

Vineyard planted in the 1970s

The ancient fishing village of Cassis has seen its fair share of visitors over the millennia. Greek sailors from Phocaea established the nearby colony of Massalia (modern-day Marseille) in the sixth century BC, bringing their... Read More

The ancient fishing village of Cassis has seen its fair share of visitors over the millennia. Greek sailors from Phocaea established the nearby colony of Massalia (modern-day Marseille) in the sixth century BC, bringing their... Read More

La Digoine is a site at the foot of a slope, known for centuries to provide the deep soil and growing conditions necessary for excellent red wine. Our vineyard here is planted in moderate-yield Pinot Noir. La Digoine can be drunk... Read More

Les Clous Aimé comes from several parcels located on a south-facing slope of Bouzeron's valley, sheltered from summer's north wind during ripening. Vineyards here are planted with selections of Chardonnay grapes... Read More

Les Montots is situated on fairly steep slope with southern exposure, planted with a selection of Pinot Noir vines from Nuits-Saint-Georges chosen for teir aromatic qualities and moderate yield. Les Montots is a Mercurey of its... Read More

Our vineyard in the Les saint-Jacques parcel is located at the foot of an east-facing slope, just below the Clos Saint-Jacques- one of the Rully's most famous premiers crus. Planted in 1990, this vineyard is the legacy of... Read More

Since 1998, Domaine Bernard-Bonin has been run impeccably by Nicolas Bernard and Véronique Bonin, a daughter of the well-known Michelot family. The talented couple own and cultivate nine hectares, including vineyards in... Read More

Bitouzet works a 0.71-hectare parcel of vines in the lieu-dit Les Herbeaux in northern Meursault, adjacent to premier cru Les Malpoiriers, and planted in the early 1950s (with a portion replanted in 2010). Aged 12 months on its... Read More

Domaine Chapel is a Beaujolais estate founded by David Chapel and Michele Smith-Chapel in the cru village of Régnié. The Chapels produced their first wine - a 2016 Juliénas “Côte de Bessay”... Read More

Domaine Daniel et Julien Barraud is not only the source of Vergisson’s finest organic wines but also sets the standard for world-class white Burgundy from the Mâconnais.

The petit hamlet of Vergisson, with its limestone... Read More

We have long admired the passion, curiosity and experimentation happening chez Jérôme Bretaudeau, a small estate based in Gétigné in the Muscadet region. From his meticulous farming in the vineyards... Read More

It can be argued that Muscadet, in France’s Loire Valley, contains the most diverse array of geological soil types and terroirs than any other appellation in France. Perhaps the most famous of these soils is the kitchen-counter-gorgeous... Read More

Domaine de L’Ecu is in the appellation of Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, near the city of Nantes, on the Atlantic Coast of France. More specifically, it consists of 22 hectares in La Bretonnière near the town of... Read More

This is young vine Bandol!

Two of Burgundy’s greatest names – Jacques Seysses, founder of Domaine Dujac, and Aubert de Villaine, co-owner of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – are the partners behind this pioneering property in Provence,... Read More

As its name indicates, this wine is made from six hectares of five terroirs: En Motrot (located between the church and Château de Gevrey-Chambertin, immediately after Clos Saint-Jacques and at the end of Lavaux Valley),... Read More

From three parcels covering 0.25 hectares: Cherbaudes (previously a cemetery, comes from a word which means ruin. Located at the foot of Chambertin Clos de Bèze, on a gentle slope), Petite Chapelle (named after its religious... Read More

"Longeroies" is a word that likely comes from an old French word meaning "furrow." The parcel is south-facing and, as the star vineyard of Marsannay, will probably soon become a Premier Cru.

Les Loups is not a single 1er cru but a blend from three parcels totalling 0.70 ha total: 1er La Riotte, 1er Clos Sorbé and 1er Le Village plus a small proportion of young vines Clos des Lambrays; 50% whole cluster. These... Read More

The Cellier aux Moines is the renaissance of one of the oldest domaines in Burgundy, in Givry, known as a Cistercian Cellier surrounded by its Clos since 1130. The Clos du Cellier aux Moines is a Premier Cru Classé in Givry... Read More

Le Nozay is a small 17th-century castle near Sainte Gemme en Sancerrois in Sancerre. In 1970, Baron Philippe de Benoist and his wife Marie-Hélène settled in Château du Nozay and created Domaine du Nozay. They... Read More

Sourced from 8 different lieux-dits though Les Meix, located just below Pucelles, is the largest contributor

The 2022 Nuits Saint-Georges Montroziers, which debuted last vintage, is a blend of various parcels that were bottled separately, including Les Lavières, Argillats and Les Damodes, plus others, aged in 30% new oak. The... Read More

From multiple parcels in Pommard including Les Cras (hillside, rocky, near the valley) and Rue au Porc (low on the slope, southeast of the village).

The history of the estate begins with the realization of a dream, back in 1974, when Charles-Henri Génot and his wife, Marie née Boulanger moved to Meursault. They acquired their first vineyards in Mercurey and created... Read More

The 2022 Fleurie has a beautifully defined nose with wonderful mineralité like Foillard's other cuvées, surfeited with en ygy. There's real purity and panache. The palate is medium-bodied with a touch of... Read More

The 2022 Morgon Côte du Py has another very attractive bouquet with just a touch more fruit intensity than the Côte du Py, wonderful mineralité and tension. Very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with fine... Read More

ulien Cruchandeau originally set out to become a chef, but he missed being outside, so he changed track and enrolled at wine school in Beaune. After school he got a job in Gevrey-Chambertin, at Domaine Seguin. He points out that... Read More

Sourced entirely from vineyards inside of the village of Puligny-Montrachet and includes about 20% of declassified young vines from various village and 1er Cru vineyards.

The Schoech family can trace its roots in the vineyards of Ammerschwihr back to 1650. Artifacts from their heritage are on proud display in their cellar in the village of Ammerschwihr. The current estate was established in 1971... Read More

Coming from a 1 ha plot at the foot of Cote du Py, on a south-east colluvium slope. Vine density 4,500-5,000 vines/acre, gobelet pruning and an average of 40 years.

The Bouzereau holdings have grown to fully 4 ha and the vines are located in both Meursault and Puligny.

Sourced from 2.9 hectares in the lieux-dits Magny, Sous la Velle (Meursault), and Champs Perriers (Puligny-Montrachet). The... Read More

Jean-Pierre Monier is as happy and as grateful a vigneron as one finds. His small production wines certainly have not made him wealthy (far from it), but his effortless calm, natural sensitivity, and quiet conviction give him... Read More

Jean-Pierre Monier is as happy and as grateful a vigneron as one finds. His small production wines certainly have not made him wealthy (far from it), but his effortless calm, natural sensitivity, and quiet conviction give him... Read More

The domaine's holdings in Forets is made up of two parcels, totaling just under 2 hectares. The older parcel is of 60 year old vines and is right next to Vincent Dauvissat's holdings. The second is made up of younger vines... Read More

Despite coming from a 2.5 hectare parcel of young vines, this wine is made with the same level of care that the rest of the wines are. Contrary to the profile of most Petit Chablis, yields are lower than average, fermentation... Read More

Jean-Pierre Monier is as happy and as grateful a vigneron as one finds. His small production wines certainly have not made him wealthy (far from it), but his effortless calm, natural sensitivity, and quiet conviction give him... Read More

Prominent strawberry, licorice, garrigue and a dash of white pepper frame the medium- to full-bodied 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Girard. Offering great energy and focus, the 2022 shows absolutely no rough edges... Read More

Sourced from a single parcel of 80+ year old vines planted in soils with a high proportion of schist

Tasting Note: a lively attack with a minerality that traces its path. The roundness follows with a very floral, slightly spicy... Read More

Poor soil of old red alluvium with broken pebbles. Plots located on the middle terraces of the Gigondas appellation at the place called La Louisiane

Plots located on the low terraces of the Gigondas appellation at the place called Les Souteyrades.

This is an exciting new domaine that owes its origins to Simon's grandfather Michel Colin (of Domaine Colin-Deléger), who split his domaine in two stages between his sons Philippe and Bruno. Simon's father Philippe... Read More

This is an exciting new domaine that owes its origins to Simon's grandfather Michel Colin (of Domaine Colin-Deléger), who split his domaine in two stages between his sons Philippe and Bruno. Simon's father Philippe... Read More

This is an exciting new domaine that owes its origins to Simon's grandfather Michel Colin (of Domaine Colin-Deléger), who split his domaine in two stages between his sons Philippe and Bruno. Simon's father Philippe... Read More

The 2022 Bourgogne Aligoté, mostly aged in foudres nowadays, was the only cuvée that had been bottled by the time of my visit. With light apple blossom and waxy aromas in the glass, the well-balanced palate is fresh,... Read More

When Lucie “Lulu” Tempier married Lucien Peyraud in 1936, her father gave them Domaine Tempier, an active farm that had been in the family since 1834, near Le Plan du Castellet, just outside the Mediterranean seaport... Read More

When Lucie “Lulu” Tempier married Lucien Peyraud in 1936, her father gave them Domaine Tempier, an active farm that had been in the family since 1834, near Le Plan du Castellet, just outside the Mediterranean seaport... Read More

Sourced from 12 different parcels from all over the village, including Limozin, Vireuils and Dressoles among others; no new wood and bottled under screwcap

Sophie and Vincent Morey both come from families of winegrowers in Santenay and Chassagne-Montrachet respectively. After studies at Beaune’s Lycée Viticole and work experience in St-Emilion in the Bordeaux region,... Read More

Sophie and Vincent Morey both come from families of winegrowers in Santenay and Chassagne-Montrachet respectively. After studies at Beaune’s Lycée Viticole and work experience in St-Emilion in the Bordeaux region,... Read More

Sophie and Vincent Morey both come from families of winegrowers in Santenay and Chassagne-Montrachet respectively. After studies at Beaune’s Lycée Viticole and work experience in St-Emilion in the Bordeaux region,... Read More

For those in the know, Vincent Gaudry has been handcrafting some of the most essential, soulful wines of the Loire River Valley for over 30 years in his craftsman cellar in the tiny hamlet of Chambre near Sury-en-Vaux, Sancerre.... Read More

100% Gamay from vines between 40 and over 70 years old with south-east exposure in only 1/2 ha in the lieu-dit ‘Le Vivier’ plot – sand over blue granite.

Wine Pairing: Red meats, white meats, grilled meats, aperitif... Read More

Tasting Note: Bright aromas of lemon, orange blossom, fresh baked apple pie, and river stone on the nose of the 2022 Sta. Rita Hills AVA Chardonnay. On the palate bright, taut acidity and delicate flavors of candied lemon, crushed... Read More

Just bottled, the 2022 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) is a fruity, supple wine to drink now and over the next few years, while the fruit remains juicy and vibrant. A burst of sweet red cherry and plum fruit punctuates the finish.... Read More

Our organically farmed high-density Estate parcel sits at the top of the ridge amongst the diverse coastal forest. Although the soil is sandy, there’s a vein of clay in the subsoil that holds winter rain and allows us to... Read More

This Sancerre is a blend of our three villages, Sainte Gemme, Sur yen Vaux and Verdigny. After harvest, the grapes from each village are fermented separately before blending. All fermentations start spontaneously, but neutral... Read More

Since the mid-19th century, the Alessandria family has called Verduno, at the northern edge of the Barolo zone, home. Then, Verduno was the center of Barolo winemaking—here families first crafted dry Nebbiolo wines in the... Read More

Since the mid-19th century, the Alessandria family has called Verduno, at the northern edge of the Barolo zone, home. Then, Verduno was the center of Barolo winemaking—and was internationally recognized as the face of Barolo.... Read More

Renowned Austrian winemaker Fred Loimer comes from a long-established Langenlois winegrowing family – where Fred was involved in winemaking from a young age. The Loimer winery resides on 70 hectares (172 acres) in Langenlois,... Read More

The 2022 Auxey-Duresses Blanc, which had been bottled, has a lively bouquet with yellow fruit and light grapefruit scents. Good vigor. The palate has an attractive resinous texture, fine acidity, and touches of peach skin towards... Read More

Sourced from two Lieux-dits: Les Violettes and Maizières with vineyard area totalling 1.00 ha (2.47 ac) and vines planted in the early 1980s.

Frédéric Magnien is a fifth-generation winemaker from Morey-SaintDenis. Learning the craft first from his father, Michel Magnien (of Domaine Michel Magnien), Fred also traveled to hone his talents in other fine wine... Read More

Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne wears many hats and, over the past 15 or so years, has devoted himself to helping growers develop and succeed with organic and biodynamic viticultural methods in Burgundy.

He worked at Domaine Leflaive... Read More

Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne wears many hats and, over the past 15 or so years, has devoted himself to helping growers develop and succeed with organic and biodynamic viticultural methods in Burgundy.

He worked at Domaine Leflaive... Read More

A family legendary in Friulian hospitality. A young son reevaluating Friuli’s vinous heritage through the lens of experience with Gravner, Conterno, Dujac, and Roulot. A single traditional variety. A fresh, distinctive voice.... Read More

Produced in an entirely natural manner under the guidance of Giampiero Bea, the Coenobium is a blend of Trebbiano, Verdicchio, and Malvasia, harvested together and co-fermented without added yeasts or temperature stabilization.... Read More

Monteraponi walks a fine line between classic and creative, authentic and artistic, conventional and at once disruptive. Michele Braganti and his partner Alessandra Deiana are without a doubt two of the most beloved and boisterous... Read More

The 2022 Bourgogne Rouge has a delineated and attractive bouquet, a little backward initially but opening with brambly red fruit and forest floor scents. The palate has a real crunch to it, more of a textural Pinot than one with... Read More

For me, always one of Laue’rs most angelic, soaring wines. Sourced from the top of the Kupp mountain, the vines here are battered by the wind and there is little soil and little water; it is a struggle up here. The wine,... Read More

Feils is the vineyard name of one of the three Grand Cru dry wines that Florian Lauer produces – the other two are Kupp and Schonfels. Note in German these are called “Grosses Gewächs,” translating to “great... Read More

First produced in 1966, this is Ridge Vineyards' longest continuous zinfandel production. The grapes are grown in three adjoining vineyards on a single soil type, deposited by an ancient washout of the Russian River that carried... Read More

Marjorie was born in Grenoble and grew up in the Northern Rhône. Stéphane was born in Normandy. The couple met at the agronomy school in Montpellier. Marjorie apprenticed at Domaine Gauby; Stephane at Cuilleron and... Read More

“La Lupa” is a seriously made rose which eschews the dominant light at all costs paradigm and possess the vinosity and depth of real wine.

Produced from a saignée of Dolcetto with 5% each Riesling Renano and... Read More

The 2022 Pinot Gris Estate is delicate, with an understated bouquet of wildflowers and hints of ginger. The entry is round and soothing, contrasted by a reverberation of acid-driven tension as white pit fruits and sour melon nuances... Read More

Thibaud Boudignon is unquestionably one of the most exciting figures in wine today. Originally from Bordeaux, it was in 2009 that he began to make wine under his own name from a scant 3.5 ha in the heart of Anjou and Savennieres.... Read More

Whereas many growers here emphasize the thin-skinned, gentle nature of Poulsard and Trousseau, producing delicate, pale wines of wispy tannins and almost rosé-like fruit character, Emeric—like his mentor Jacques... Read More

Tasting Note: The wine shines with a delicate Veltliner nose - fragrant and fresh. It’s elegant and drinky on the palate with a lively acid structure. Even as a young wine, the Grüner Veltliner is very pleasing with... Read More

Stefan Vetter is f-ing punk rock!

In other words, Stefan has done nothing that has even the slightest commercial logic to it.

Once a fairly common practice (and wine) for the domestic German market, the category of “Rotling”... Read More