Its intense aromatics brazenly translate the Pic’s rugged nature, and an almost chewable minerality brings to mind slabs of shattered limestone incarnated as energy, drive, and uncommon length on the palate.

This vin gris packs some serious flavor, with notes of citrus, minerals, and peach, and a seemingly endless finish.

Vintage bottles have more grip and a bit of weight than their blended counterparts and often have their best moments at table.

Brisk red-fruited twang, some herbaceous zest, and an absolutely mouthwatering zingy finish.

Its peachy-pink hue hints at what’s to come: orchard fruits and brambly wild berries, grapefruit and wet slate after a summer rain! A staple wine I can’t live without.

From a stony, upper-slope parcel just above Les Clos Roussots, the delicious Fussière is black-fruited, flinty, and structured.

The Spécial Club represents an elite association of growers who abide by such strict standards of quality. Extremely limited quantities, maximum 3 bottles per purchase.

Sourced from the village of Beaumont, located within the Chinon AOC, it is utterly delicious, with a perfect balance of fruit and earth.

A black wine made from steep inclines planted to Tannat and some Cabernet Sauvignon, it demands patience while its dense, mouth-coating tannins slowly release their clutching grip.

This Barbera tastes as good as it looks, too, with a mouthful of dark, balsamic-drizzled, berry fruit.

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.

I know what you’re thinking: red wine from Champagne? Allow me to respond with a resounding yes!

The Chotards are some of the lucky few who have Sancerre parcels that are ideal for growing Pinot Noir, and theirs have been planted to Pinot for well over fifty years, so the vines are at full maturity.

Boasting a surprising melon color and aromas of anise and rose, Sesti’s rosato is refreshing and bold enough to stand up to winter fare.

Rabourcé is considered one of the top premiers crus in Rully. Its old vines sit on a steep clay and limestone slope and yield a complex, powerful white Burgundy.

Sourced from the pink granite terroir of Brouilly, this rosé is simply delicious, with good grip and notes of summery red berries.

Zesty and cleansing, with just a spritz of orange blossom. It shines at aperitivo hour paired with some green olives.

Grenache is joined by Syrah and a drop of Mourvèdre to create this delightful everyday red scented with herbes de Provence and ripe black cherry.

Delicate, ethereal aroma—gently floral. Rose water, citrus zest, blood orange. Round and airy on the palate. Bright, clean, pure. Crisp finish.

This juicy red—loaded with bright, playful fruit—is low in alcohol and delightfully refreshing.

The grapes are dried for several days after harvest, then pressed and aged in barrel to give an equally lively red with a bit more guts and bass notes.

Raw, unusual, unrefined, with high acidity and richness all at once.

Full of robust fruit, earthy notes, and a little spice, the village-level Maranges is an ideal introduction to the appellation.

This fully dry, frothy red from Fattoria Moretto might just be Italy's happiest wine.

Perfect for when a wine with a bit of extra weight and less acidity is called for.

The life of the party at any cookout, picnic, or potluck.

A generous dash of plump, sun-ripened fruit enveloping a granite core.

What other grape has the versatility to pair with raw oysters, fish tacos, ripe and creamy chèvre, or Thai basil fried rice with equal aplomb?

The idea with this wine is vibrant fruitiness. An absolutely delicious Pinot Noir to enjoy immediately.

Les Loyères bears a chiseled frame, outstanding minerality, and pitch-perfect acidity that gives it brightness and lift.

This zippy Riesling from Ostertag is bone dry and thirst quenching.

Consistently one of the Loire’s finest Sauvignon Blancs

“Le Beaujolais” is silky, perfumed, and incredibly fresh, exhibiting the pleasure factor we expect from every bottle to come out of the Lapierre cellars.

Dark and velvety, with beautiful notes of perfectly ripe raspberries and black cherries, balanced by impressive density and food-friendly acidity.

Pale in color with a wonderful delicacy in the mouth, the lip-smacking acidity of this rosé of Pinot Noir is utterly refreshing.

The oak adds a grain and level of class and backbone that raises this cuvée a step above the domaine’s classic Sancerre bottling.