2021 Grolleau “Franc de Pied”Bernard Baudry
France | Loire
$36
Producers
Edi Kante
Italy | Friuli | Venezia Giulia
Dry, chalky, and just the right combination of fleshy and lean. Serious sparkling wine.
La Marca di San Michele
Italy | Le Marche
Sparkling Verdicchio like you've never tried before!
Edi Kante
Italy | Friuli | Venezia Giulia
Pure Pinot Noir made in the Champagne method: there are very few sparkling rosatos of this quality in Italia.
J. Lassalle France | Champagne | Chigny-Les-Roses
J. Lassalle France | Champagne | Chigny-Les-Roses
A. & G. Fantino
Italy | Piedmont | Barolo
A deliciously aromatized Barolo, fascinating and complex with a long, herbal finish.
Domaine de Marquiliani
France | Corsica
In between the spicier “Sauvage” and softer “Douce.”
Domaine de Marquiliani
France | Corsica
From a tiny mill in Corsica’s eastern mountains, Douce is soft and tender; Sauvage is wildly peppery and herbaceous.
Domaine Comte Abbatucci
France | Corsica
If you could taste a Corsican breeze, it might resemble this—herbaceous, gently floral, and pleasantly salty.
Domaine Comte Abbatucci
France | Corsica | Vin de France
A lovely apéritif or the ideal match to Mediterranean-inspired antipasti.
Yves Leccia
France | Corsica | Patrimonio
You’ll taste the salty sea breeze in this wine.
Domaine de Fontsainte
France | Languedoc-Roussillon | Corbières
This crisp and succulent vin gris is a guaranteed thirst-quencher.
Domaine du Gros ‘Noré
France | Provence | Bandol
This bottle is full of chiseled, vivid, southern charisma with a soupçon of wild strawberry.
Domaine de Terrebrune
France | Provence | Bandol
Terrebrune’s Bandol epitomizes the idea of a terroir-driven rosé, from the nose of thyme and white peach, redolent of a Provençal summer.
Domaine de Terrebrune
France | Provence | Bandol
This precise, mineral blend of Clairette, Ugni Blanc, and Bourboulenc has an ethereal perfume, reminiscent of blossoming flowers with a hint of fennel, that makes it irresistible right now.
Antoine-Marie Arena
France | Corsica | Vin de France
A beautiful example of Biancu Gentile, an heirloom white grape revived from near-extinction by Arena in the 1990s.
Château Feuillet
Italy | Valle d’Aosta | Valle d’Aosta
Fumin truly is, as Feuillet’s vigneron Maurizio Fiorano puts it, “an age-old pearl of local enology.”
Vigneti Vecchio
Italy | Sicily | Carricante Sicilia
Lean, energetic, and textured—full of salt and volcanic grit
Thierry Germain
France | Loire | Saumur
This sparkling wine has decadently rich, honeyed fruit and a nice dollop of buttery brioche.
Jean-Baptiste Arena
France | Corsica | Vin de France
A full-throttle Niellucciu from a sun-soaked limestone vineyard in Patrimonio.
Yves Leccia
France | Corsica | Patrimonio
Leccia's earthy, delicious island-mountain wine is fun, accessible and pairs with anything from fish stew to pasta to lounging in the park.
Domaine Giacometti
France | Corsica | Patrimonio
This white, raised in demi-muids with malolactic fermentation, flamboyantly shows off the affinity of ripe Vermentinu grapes with a judicious use of wood.
Guy Breton
France | Beaujolais | Morgon
Gamay over 80 years old, partly planted in 1920
Jean-Claude Regnaudot et Fils
France | Burgundy | Maranges
With its soaring aromas of red and black fruit, Les Loyères bears a chiseled frame, outstanding minerality, and pitch-perfect acidity that gives it notes of citrus, brightness, and lift.
Jean-Claude Regnaudot
France | Burgundy | Maranges
Dark and velvety, with beautiful notes of perfectly ripe raspberries and black cherries, balanced by impressive density and food-friendly acidity.
Jean-Claude Regnaudot et Fils
France | Burgundy | Maranges
From a stony, upper-slope parcel just above Les Clos Roussots, the delicious Fussière is black-fruited, flinty, and structured.
Vignai da Duline
Italy | Friuli | Venezia Giulia
A deliciously complex white wine that’s a far cry from other Malvasia produced in central Italy.
Vignai da Duline
Italy | Friuli | Friuli Colli Orientali
From the flowers on the nose to the fruit on the palate, and on through the succulent finish, it’s simply a joy to drink.
Domaine Gramenon
France | Southern Rhône | Côtes-du-Rhône
A masterpiece of old-vine Grenache - decant, or hold up to ten years in a cool place.
Domaine Gachot-Monot France | Burgundy | Côte de Nuits-Villages
Alex Foillard France | Beaujolais | Côte de Brouilly
Clos Canarelli
France | Corsica | Corse Figari
A biodynamic, orange-zesty, multifaceted masterpiece from the most ancient growing region on the island.
Bernard Baudry
France | Loire | Chinon
Baudry is among the Loire’s most reliable names for authentic, age-worthy reds produced via natural methods, and the same holds true for the domaine’s rare, precious blanc.
Domaine Roland Lavantureux
France | Burgundy | Chablis
Everything about this cuvée, from the delicately briny scent of slick oyster shells to the concentrated, pristinely focused sensation on the palate, is a demonstration of why this domaine has become one of Chablis’ very best.
Domaine Roland Lavantureux
France | Burgundy | Chablis
Vauprin showcases Chardonnay’s ability to produce a wine that is simultaneously both round and taut in this mighty northern Burgundian terroir.
Henri Costal
France | Burgundy | Chablis
A stunning value from one of Chablis’ oldest premier cru vineyards.
Henri Costal
France | Burgundy | Chablis
Top-notch, organically farmed premier cru Chablis.
Domaine Savary
France | Burgundy | Chablis
Concentration, power, and plenty of flesh on its limestone bones.
Domaine de Villaine
France | Burgundy | Bouzeron
Aligoté may actually be an even more precise conduit for Burgundian terroir than Chardonnay.
Catherine & Pierre Breton France | Loire | Bourgueil
Domaine de la Cadette
France | Burgundy | Bourgogne
A beautiful Cadette rouge with a bit more structure and plenty of pleasure.
Domaine Montanet-Thoden
France | Burgundy | Bourgogne
A sneakily serious Pinot Noir.
Domaine de la Cadette
France | Burgundy | Bourgogne
This is young Pinot at its best: aromatic, expressive, and a true pleasure to drink.
Clos Sainte Magdeleine
France | Provence | Bouches-du-Rhône
This sandstone amphora-aged rosé spotlights old-vine Grenache grown on limestone terraces with a view of the sparkling Mediterranean.
Domaine de l’Alliance France | Bordeaux
Domaine de l’Alliance
France | Bordeaux | IGP Atlantique
Artisanal white Bordeaux like you have never tasted before!
Grange Saint-Sauveur
France | Loire | Vin de France
Produced from direct-press old-vine Grolleau and Cabernet Franc, this is serious rosé, made by a connoisseur, for the connoisseur!
Antoine-Marie Arena
France | Corsica | Vin de France
It’s like Corsican Chablis: pure Vermentinu planted in seashell-encrusted limestone.
Domaine Giacometti
France | Corsica
Not quite Rhône-like and not quite Corsican, this has the best of both worlds, with plenty of palate-staining black fruit to boot.
Antoine-Marie Arena
France | Corsica | Vin de France
A beautiful example of Biancu Gentile, an heirloom white grape revived from near-extinction by Arena in the 1990s.
Grottafumata
Italy | Sicily | IGT Terre Siciliane
Grottafumata means “smoky caves” and that's exactly what I think about when I swish this around. Grown in volcanic soils, it's a perfect balance between smoky tannins and Sicilian grapes.
Grottafumata
Italy | Sicily
This low-alcohol Etna white shows subtly smoky aroma complemented by notes of yellow fruit, herbs, and wild broom.
Domaine de l’Alliance France | Bordeaux | IGP Atlantique
Château Roûmieu-Lacoste
France | Bordeaux | Sauternes
A ravishing beast, its decadent sweetness matched only by its refreshing acidity.
Thierry Germain France | Loire | Saumur-Champigny
Lionel Faury
France | Northern Rhône | Saint-Joseph
Made from vines planted between 1937 and 1976, this cuvée showcases impressive depth and soul.
Ferretti Italy | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino
Meyer-Fonné
France | Alsace | Alsace
That grapes can be cajoled and fashioned to make such a liquid is miraculous.
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace | Alsace Grand Cru
Albert Boxler
France | Alsace | Alsace
This Pinot Blanc is weightless, sultry, and lengthy as the day is long.
Yves Leccia
France | Corsica | Patrimonio
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 | Patrimonio
Aromas of black fruit, graphite, wild herbs, and game over firm, stony tannins. Saturated with flavors of the Île de Beauté.
Domaine Robert-Denogent
France | Burgundy | Mâcon-Villages
A perfect apéritif or partner to light, fresh seafood or roasted cauliflower.
Domaine Régis Bouvier France | Burgundy | Marsannay
Régis Bouvier France | Burgundy | Marsannay
Domaine Les Pallières
France | Southern Rhône | Gigondas
An abundance of violets and velvet, amid a cooling sensation of a cold spring on a hot day.
Domaine Les Pallières France | Southern Rhône | Gigondas
Ludovic Engelvin
France | Languedoc-Roussillon | Gard
This wine is full of fresh Grenache fruit, beautifully perfumed, with a refined and elegant finish.
Alex Foillard France | Beaujolais | Côte de Brouilly
Maxime Magnon France | Languedoc-Roussillon | Corbières
Alex Foillard
France | Beaujolais | Brouilly
A generous dash of plump, sun-ripened fruit enveloping a granite core.
Domaine Robert Chevillon
France | Burgundy | Bourgogne
Today, awareness of Passetoutgrain has largely faded, but if you look closely in cellars throughout Burgundy, you’ll notice many of the greatest domaines continue to uphold this tradition.
Domaine de l’Alliance France | Bordeaux
Domaine de la Tour du Bon
France | Provence | Bandol
This Bandol captures the essence of the Mediterranean. It has lush fruit with hints of rosemary, squid ink, and peppery meaty flavors.
Domaine Hauvette
France | Provence | Alpilles
One of the most elegant renditions of Roussanne out there, brimming with delicate aromas and voluptuous layers of flavor.
Champalou France | Loire | Vouvray
Antoine-Marie Arena
France | Corsica | Vin de France
It’s like Corsican Chablis: pure Vermentinu planted in seashell-encrusted limestone.
Domaine Comte Abbatucci
France | Corsica | Vin de France
In the granite hills above the capital city of Ajaccio, white wines are among the island’s most delicate.
Antoine-Marie Arena
France | Corsica
A beautiful example of Biancu Gentile, an heirloom white grape revived from near-extinction by Arena in the 1990s.
Edi Kante
Italy | Friuli | Venezia Giulia
A lively white with peach and nectarine on the nose, a crisp citrus note, and good minerality on the lingering finish.
Edi Kante
Italy | Friuli | Venezia Giulia
This cool, stony, poised glass of Chardonnay will blossom into something very special, but is already delicious.
Grottafumata
Italy | Sicily | IGT Terre Siciliane
Grottafumata means “smoky caves” and that's exactly what I think about when I swish this around. Grown in volcanic soils, it's a perfect balance between smoky tannins and Sicilian grapes.
Grottafumata
Italy | Sicily
This low-alcohol Etna white shows subtly smoky aroma complemented by notes of yellow fruit, herbs, and wild broom.
Thierry Germain
France | Loire | Saumur-Champigny
April Club Rouge Selection
Tenuta Anfosso
Italy | Liguria | Rossese di Dolceacqua
The single-vineyard Luvaira showcases vines planted in 1905 for a bold, savory expression of this historic appellation, rife with suggestions of stones, faded flowers, leather, and game.
Tenuta Anfosso Italy | Liguria | Rossese di Dolceacqua
Meyer-Fonné
France | Alsace | Alsace
One of the gems of the Meyer portfolio.
Domaine Ostertag
France | Alsace | Alsace
Imagine if in Alsace, deep beneath the earth, there were a Riesling aquifer...
Antoine-Marie Arena France | Corsica | Patrimonio
Domaine Ostertag
France | Alsace | Alsace
Beautifully aromatic, versatile at table, extremely age-worthy, and bearing the mineral stamp of a great terroir
Kuentz-Bas
France | Alsace | Alsace Grand Cru
Kuentz-Bas vinifies a glorious dry Muscat from grand cru Pfersigberg, an ample and fleshy white scented of ripe citrus, tropical flowers, and exotic fruits.
Régis Bouvier
France | Burgundy | Marsannay
This single-vineyard Pinot Noir with about four years of age is what drinking great Burgundy is all about.
Régis Bouvier France | Burgundy | Marsannay
Edi Kante
Italy | Friuli | Venezia Giulia
April ’21 Club Bianco Selection
Domaine Les Pallières
France | Southern Rhône | Gigondas
Perched above the rest of the domaine on crunchy limestone rubble, Terrasse du Diable brings a chewy touch of rusticity and a saline finale.
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace | Alsace Grand Cru
Vignai da Duline
Italy | Friuli | Grave
Sumptuous, yet bone dry with a stony finish. It’s just easy to love.
Domaine Leon Barral
France | Languedoc-Roussillon | Faugères
Simultaneously rustic and graceful, dark and light on its feet, this red shows succulent notes of mixed red and black fruit, spices, and leather.
Jean-Claude Marsanne France | Northern Rhône | Crozes-Hermitage
Maxime Magnon
France | Languedoc-Roussillon | Corbières
Inviting perfume and velvety wild fruit, then finishes with a crunchy backbone reminiscent of dark schist and roasted spices.
Bernard Baudry
France | Loire | Chinon
Even though all of the wines hail from Chinon, the soil, elevation, and exposition all combine to make Le Clos Guillot their cuvée with the most finesse.
Domaine Lucien Boillot et Fils
France | Burgundy
Pinot Beurot is the Burgundian name for their local strand of Pinot Gris. It is unique and delicious and showcases an interesting bit of Burgundy’s history.
Bruno Colin
France | Burgundy | Bourgogne
Entry-level access to one of the masters of the Côte de Beaune.
Champalou France | Loire | Vouvray
Jean-Baptiste Arena
France | Corsica | Vin de France
Golden ripe Vermentinu berries are responsible for this fleshy, succulent dry white.
Grottafumata Italy | Sicily
Tenuta Anfosso
Italy | Liguria | Rossese di Dolceacqua
The 130-year-old vines at Poggio Pini deliver Alessandro Anfosso’s greatest wine: a deep, silken Rossese that marries floral, smoky, and spice elements, culminating in a mouthwatering, stony finish.
Tenuta Anfosso
Italy | Liguria | Rossese di Dolceacqua
The single-vineyard Luvaira showcases vines planted in 1905 for a bold, savory expression of this historic appellation, rife with suggestions of stones, faded flowers, leather, and game.
Tenuta Anfosso Italy | Liguria | Rossese di Dolceacqua
Antoine Arena
France | Corsica | Patrimonio
Limestone, sea breeze, and wildflowers: welcome to Patrimonio.
Régis Bouvier
France | Burgundy | Marsannay
This single-vineyard Pinot Noir with about four years of age is what drinking great Burgundy is all about.
Domaine Les Pallières
France | Southern Rhône | Gigondas
The tannins are soft, and the fruit is pure and elegant. Underlying that, though, is something dark and profound.
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace | Alsace Grand Cru
Ludovic Engelvin
France | Languedoc-Roussillon | Gard
Mourvèdre and Grenache from a historic vineyard site give this elegant and profound red, replete with wild herbs, spice, and a chewy, stony tannin.
Clos Canarelli France | Corsica | Corse Figari
Charles Joguet France | Loire | Chinon
Catherine & Pierre Breton
France | Loire | Bourgueil
This divine red allies the power and finesse one would expect from this great terroir.
Ferruccio Carlotto
Italy | Alto Adige | Vigneti delle Dolomiti
Keep it simple with grilled portobellos smothered in balsamic and minced garlic.
Jean-Baptiste Arena
France | Corsica | Vin de France
Golden ripe Vermentinu berries are responsible for this fleshy, succulent dry white.
Antoine-Marie Arena
France | Corsica
A beautiful example of Biancu Gentile, an heirloom white grape revived from near-extinction by Arena in the 1990s.
Cuna
Italy | Tuscany
Seemingly weightless but densely packed with rich, complex flavors.
Tenuta Anfosso
Italy | Liguria | Rossese di Dolceacqua
Floral aromatics, bright acidity, and elegant tannins. A versatile red with a story to tell, it should be enjoyed slightly cool.
Antoine-Marie Arena
France | Corsica | Patrimonio
A commanding hillside strewn with big stones and marine fossils, Carco is one of Patrimonio’s great vineyard sites.
Jean-Baptiste Arena
France | Corsica | Muscat du Cap Corse
See why Cap Corse's famous Muscat tastes like no other dessert wine in the world.
Château Haut-Lariveau
France | Bordeaux | Fronsac
From a boldly ripe and energetic vintage, a perfect pairing, it turns out, for smoky magret de canard
Castagnoli Italy | Tuscany | Chianti Classico Riserva
Podere Campriano Italy | Tuscany | Chianti Classico Riserva
Champalou France | Loire | Vouvray
Antoine-Marie Arena France | Corsica
Jean-Baptiste Arena
France | Corsica | Vin de France
The chalky minerality, the salt sea, the bitter tinge of ripe Vermentino grapes—combine that with fish soup or fish stew and revel in the result.
Tenuta Anfosso
Italy | Liguria | Rossese di Dolceacqua
The Fulavin vineyard—with vines averaging thirty-five years of age—yields Alessandro Anfosso’s most silky and sensual Rossese.
Jean-Baptiste Arena
France | Corsica | Muscat du Cap Corse
Cap Corse’s celebrated dessert wine represents one of the most fascinating and intriguing expressions of Muscat in the world.
Kuentz-Bas France | Alsace | Alsace Grand Cru
Podere Campriano Italy | Tuscany | Chianti Classico Riserva
Jean-Baptiste Arena
France | Corsica | Vin de France
Golden ripe Vermentinu berries are responsible for this fleshy, succulent dry white.
Antoine Arena
France | Corsica
The only place you can try it is here—or maybe at the domaine.
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