2020 Gard Rouge “Célas”Ludovic Engelvin
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
$39
Producers
Davide Vignato Italy | Veneto
In his hometown of Gambellara, a sleepy village about halfway between Verona and Vicenza, Davide Vignato is making waves with his stony, acid-driven white wines.
J. Lassalle France | Champagne | Chigny-Les-Roses
This Champagne reminds me of a classy dinner party that opens with candlelight and ends with guests waltzing on the table. Elegant and refined, but oh so much fun.
Château Graville-Lacoste France | Bordeaux | Graves
Whatever snacks are on your table or picnic blanket, this blanc will fit the bill with its pretty notes of green apple, citrus, and subtle tropical fruits.
Cantine Elvio Tintero Italy | Piedmont | Langhe
This dreamy wine, perfect for aperitivo, reaffirms that we should turn more often to Piedmont not only for our reds but also for our whites!
Domaine de Fontsainte France | Languedoc-Roussillon | Corbières
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.
Cantine Valpane Italy | Piedmont | Barbera del Monferrato
Luscious, mouth-filling cherry fruit, a strong soil signature, and smooth tannins make this the perfect Barbera to cure your weeknight Italian craving.
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe France | Southern Rhône | Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Here at KLWM we’ve been referring to this cuvée as the Bruniers’ young-vine Châteauneuf for so long that those vines have gone and grown up right under our noses.
Clos Saint-Joseph France | Provence | Côtes de Provence
Contrary to the usual rough and tannic reds of the far-reaching Côtes de Provence appellation, this is fresh and lively! A gem hidden in the hills.
Selected by Kermit Lynch France | Southern Rhône | Côtes du Rhône
A fresh, pure entry point to the Rhône’s great reds with aromas and flavors of black cherries, stones, and a hint of black olive.
Domaine Catherine Le Gœuil France | Southern Rhône | Cairanne
This Cairanne bears all of the southern Rhône notes we love and pairs magically with braised oxtails or grilled lamb chops.
Château Aney France | Bordeaux | Haut Médoc
It reminds me of dried tobacco, stones, and black currant, and it should drink well for two decades.
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