New Arrivals
Here you’ll find recent arrivals from across France and Italy.
Springtime at Domaine Breton
© Jimmy Hayes
Springtime at Domaine Breton
© Jimmy Hayes
New Arrivals
When it comes to new arrivals here at Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, the last few weeks have brought us a flurry of exciting bottles from France and Italy. We’ve received some of our favorite bottlings from Loire bon vivants Catherine & Pierre Breton—from sparkling Chenin Blanc to an ethereal Grolleau that toes the line between rosé and light red—beautiful Tuscan Sangiovese, and a smattering of perfect springtime whites all the way from mineral Muscadet to aromatic Muscat, amongst other selections. Every week, we’ll be adding a dozen or more new arrivals, so check back often for your favorite classics or new discoveries!
Wines In The Collection
M. & C. Lapierre France | Beaujolais
This juicy red—loaded with bright, playful fruit—is low in alcohol and delightfully refreshing.
Catherine & Pierre Breton France | Loire
Dry Champagne-method sparkler that delivers tremendous value.
Catherine & Pierre Breton France | Loire
Brisk red-fruited twang, some herbaceous zest, and an absolutely mouthwatering zingy finish.
Catherine & Pierre Breton France | Loire
This wine is deep and textural, with serious presence on the palate and a dry, flinty finish.
Catherine & Pierre Breton France | Loire
This wine in the Breton book is a pure old-vine Grolleau from soils of clay and silex.
Castagnoli Italy | Tuscany
A delicious Chianti Classico for now or later, with extraordinary potential at table.
Sesti Italy | Tuscany
Biodynamically farmed, Brunello-quality grapes with the thrill of early and festive drinkability.
Il Palazzotto Italy | Piedmont
Supple, pretty notes of freshly crushed blackberries and raspberries—it will pair well with pretty much anything.
Eric Chevalier France | Loire
This exquisite Muscadet is a perfect reflection of where it originates, as if it’s been sculpted by winds off the ocean and infused with hints of sea salt in the air.
Domaine Tempier France | Provence
While it sports plenty of dark bramble, mulberry, and plum skin, it’s tempered by a fresh bite of blood orange and violet.
Domaine Jolivet France | Northern Rhône
Golden, luscious aroma and flavor, a delicious nectar infused with honeysuckle that invites you in at first sniff for a leisurely dip.
Domaine Ludovic Engelvin France | Languedoc-Roussillon
At once similarly saline and nutty as vin jaune or sherry, but also singular and standalone in its notes of watermelon flesh and rind.
Yves Leccia France | Corsica
Leccia's earthy, delicious island-mountain wine is fun, accessible and pairs with anything from fish stew to pasta to lounging in the park.
Antoine-Marie Arena France | Corsica
A beautiful example of Biancu Gentile, an heirloom white grape revived from near-extinction by Arena in the 1990s.
Domaine Robert Chevillon France | Burgundy
If you look closely in cellars throughout Burgundy, you’ll notice many of the greatest domaines continue to uphold this tradition.
Steiger-Kalena Italy | Molise
There’s a quality that almost feels mouth-cleansing; like a spoonful of zesty citrus sorbet in the middle of a multi-course meal.
André Perret France
Saint-Josephs from André Perret’s northern part of the Rhône are typically more delicate and floral than their brethren further south around Mauves, the birthplace of the appellation.
Château d’Epiré France | Loire
Powerful, cellar-worthy dry Chenin aged in chestnut, oak, and acacia.
Fattoria Moretto Italy | Emilia-Romagna
It’s tart and juicy like a fresh mandarin, with invigorating acidity ideally suited to cut through the region’s signature Parmigiano-Reggiano and prosciutto di Parma.
France | Beaujolais
This juicy red—loaded with bright, playful fruit—is low in alcohol and delightfully refreshing.
France | Loire
Dry Champagne-method sparkler that delivers tremendous value.
France | Loire
Brisk red-fruited twang, some herbaceous zest, and an absolutely mouthwatering zingy finish.
France | Loire
This wine is deep and textural, with serious presence on the palate and a dry, flinty finish.
France | Loire
This wine in the Breton book is a pure old-vine Grolleau from soils of clay and silex.
Italy | Tuscany
A delicious Chianti Classico for now or later, with extraordinary potential at table.
Italy | Emilia-Romagna
Dry red Italian sparkling wine with dinner? You’ll love it.
Italy | Tuscany
Biodynamically farmed, Brunello-quality grapes with the thrill of early and festive drinkability.
Italy | Piedmont
Supple, pretty notes of freshly crushed blackberries and raspberries—it will pair well with pretty much anything.
France | Loire
This exquisite Muscadet is a perfect reflection of where it originates, as if it’s been sculpted by winds off the ocean and infused with hints of sea salt in the air.
France | Provence
While it sports plenty of dark bramble, mulberry, and plum skin, it’s tempered by a fresh bite of blood orange and violet.
France | Northern Rhône
Golden, luscious aroma and flavor, a delicious nectar infused with honeysuckle that invites you in at first sniff for a leisurely dip.
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
At once similarly saline and nutty as vin jaune or sherry, but also singular and standalone in its notes of watermelon flesh and rind.
France | Corsica
Leccia's earthy, delicious island-mountain wine is fun, accessible and pairs with anything from fish stew to pasta to lounging in the park.
France | Corsica
A beautiful example of Biancu Gentile, an heirloom white grape revived from near-extinction by Arena in the 1990s.
France | Burgundy
If you look closely in cellars throughout Burgundy, you’ll notice many of the greatest domaines continue to uphold this tradition.
Italy | Molise
There’s a quality that almost feels mouth-cleansing; like a spoonful of zesty citrus sorbet in the middle of a multi-course meal.
France | Alsace
A masterfully made Muscat is an aromatically divine experience.
Italy | Piedmont
A stellar, artisanal red Vermouth whose uses are endless.
France
Saint-Josephs from André Perret’s northern part of the Rhône are typically more delicate and floral than their brethren further south around Mauves, the birthplace of the appellation.
France | Loire
Powerful, cellar-worthy dry Chenin aged in chestnut, oak, and acacia.
Italy | Emilia-Romagna
It’s tart and juicy like a fresh mandarin, with invigorating acidity ideally suited to cut through the region’s signature Parmigiano-Reggiano and prosciutto di Parma.
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