Wines In The Collection
Domaine de la Chanteleuserie France | Loire
Vinified with a gentle, terroir-focused touch—few reds will slake your thirst with the ease and finesse of Cuvée Alouettes.
Domaine de la Chanteleuserie France | Loire
Cabernet Franc on sandy, gravelly soils—juicy, crunchy, and highly chillable.
Château d'Epiré France | Loire
It is a lively, brisk wine, showcasing pristine red fruit and a hint of herbs over a firm foundation of stony acidity.
Grange Saint-Sauveur France | Loire
The fruit is concentrated, deep, and pure, suggesting wild brambles and tart blackberries, along with an earthy, spicy component and hints of cedar.
Bernard Baudry France | Loire
A textbook Chinon like this merits simple, rustic cuisine such as roast game, baked potatoes, and sautéed porcini mushrooms.
Catherine & Pierre Breton France | Loire
Serve it with a slight chill, and you’ll have a satisfyingly fresh red with medium fruit and a light dusting of herbs and tannin.
Catherine & Pierre Breton France | Loire
This divine red allies the power and finesse one would expect from this great terroir.
Thierry Germain France | Loire
Germain’s reds are grand examples of the heights biodynamic wines can achieve.
Thierry Germain France | Loire
Outre Terre is a tiny production of Cabernet Franc fermented in amphora and aged in barrel.
France | Loire
Vinified with a gentle, terroir-focused touch—few reds will slake your thirst with the ease and finesse of Cuvée Alouettes.
France | Loire
Cabernet Franc on sandy, gravelly soils—juicy, crunchy, and highly chillable.
France | Loire
It is a lively, brisk wine, showcasing pristine red fruit and a hint of herbs over a firm foundation of stony acidity.
France | Loire
The fruit is concentrated, deep, and pure, suggesting wild brambles and tart blackberries, along with an earthy, spicy component and hints of cedar.
France | Loire
A textbook Chinon like this merits simple, rustic cuisine such as roast game, baked potatoes, and sautéed porcini mushrooms.
France | Loire
Serve it with a slight chill, and you’ll have a satisfyingly fresh red with medium fruit and a light dusting of herbs and tannin.
France | Loire
This divine red allies the power and finesse one would expect from this great terroir.
France | Loire
Germain’s reds are grand examples of the heights biodynamic wines can achieve.
France | Loire
Outre Terre is a tiny production of Cabernet Franc fermented in amphora and aged in barrel.
More Collections
Classics Sale!
Now through July 28th, take 20% off the dozens of selections below, from regions we’ve traveled to and imported for decades: Burgundy, Provence, Tuscany, Piedmont, and more!
Memories, Wines, and Reflections
In our July newsletter, Kermit reflects on the old days after cleaning up his home office and finding his earliest tasting notes. Particularly inspired by his first wine-buying trip to Paris, he notes that on May 3, 1974, he walked into the wine shop of Monsieur Jean-Baptiste Chaudet, who “generously opened at no charge so many great bottles for tasting and devoted such a big chunk of time to me, just me, of all people…”
New Arrivals from Benoît Cantin
Burgundy’s outer orbits are home to some of the region’s most exciting appellations today. There’s Chablis, of course, but places like Vézelay and Irancy have produced such classy Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in recent years that we can’t help but turn our attention toward this often-overlooked part of Burgundy.
If Chablis is this area’s Chardonnay powerhouse, Irancy—just twenty minutes southwest—is the Pinot Noir counterpart...
New Arrivals
Here is a collection of recent arrivals. Every week, we’ll be adding a dozen or more new arrivals, so check back often for your favorite classics or new discoveries!
The Many Faces of Cabernet Franc
The Loire Valley’s Touraine region may be home to some of France’s grandest châteaux, but when it comes to its wines, the region remains thoroughly paysan, and free of pomp and ceremony. Wine and food are paramount to the spirit and culture here, and made primarily in the image of the weeknight table, impromptu picnic, or barbecue. Cabernet Franc is the star red grape in this rural, central stretch of the Valley...
The Rare World of Massimo Benevelli
Right outside the picturesque hilltop village of Monforte d’Alba, Massimo Benevelli is humbly carrying on the family winemaking tradition initiated by his father, Piero, in the 1970s...
Côte Rôtie: Rediscovering the Jewel
Hard to believe, but by the 1960s most of the Côte-Rôtie was abandoned to wild brush. One could earn far more money growing apricots along the Rhône than one could growing grapes on the slopes above. What was once celebrated the world over had quietly slid into oblivion. Thankfully, a few growers weren’t fazed and carried on…
The Carpe Vinum Collection
The Carpe Vinum collection is an ever-changing offering of wines that are just about to sell out; one last opportunity to seize a range of selections before they disappear from our shelves forever.
Recent Wine Club Selections
Our five wine clubs feature our best values from France and Italy as well as complex and cellar-worthy wines.
50th Anniversary Merchandise
When the esteemed French wine artist Michel Tolmer created beautiful artwork for our 50th anniversary, we knew right away that we had to feature it on a few select items of merch. After spending maybe a little too much time researching the options, we landed on a classy, leather-strap cap, a comfortable t-shirt made from 100% cotton, and a tote made with incredibly sturdy, fair-trade, and organic cotton by a certified B corp that invests in the livelihoods of women and farmers of India, featuring three wine sleeves and two other compartments for all of your other needs!