2020 Gard Rouge “Célas”Ludovic Engelvin
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
$39
Producers
Champalou France | Loire | Vouvray
Domaine Lucien Boillot et Fils France | Burgundy | Volnay
Domaine Lucien Boillot & Fils
France | Burgundy | Volnay
Violets and roses on the nose, and ample volume on the palate, with a Morello cherry freshness.
Grange Saint-Sauveur France | Loire | Vin de France
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.
Clos Canarelli
France | Corsica | Vin de France
Experience Bonifacio, one of Corsica's historic wine regions, through Canarelli's epic, age-worthy biancu.
Domaine Comte Abbatucci
France | Corsica | Vin de France
A nod to the island’s rich history of viticulture, the Général is simply a stunning bottle of white wine.
Domaine Comte Abbatucci
France | Corsica | Vin de France
Rich, exotic, and appealing—a monument to the grandeur of the forgotten Corsican varietals.
Antoine-Marie Arena
France | Corsica
A beautiful example of Biancu Gentile, an heirloom white grape revived from near-extinction by Arena in the 1990s.
Éric Chevalier
France | Loire | Vin de Pays du Val de Loire
It feels luscious and exotic yet incredibly lively, like if a papaya got struck by lightning.
Château d’Épiré
France | Loire | Savennières
Electrically vibrant yet succulent, this glorious Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile wines I know, sippable on its own or widely food-friendly—no forethought is necessary except for chilling the bottle.
Thierry Germain
France | Loire | Saumur-Champigny
April Club Rouge Selection
Thierry Germain
France | Loire | Saumur
This chiseled Chenin Blanc comes from 70-year-old vines planted on an ancient limestone slope. Burgundian-like in character from its time spent in barrel, the laser-like acidity will become even more enticing with some age.
Thierry Germain France | Loire | Saumur
Thierry Germain France | Loire | Saumur
Daniel Chotard
France | Loire | Sancerre
Previously blended into the domaine’s Sancerre rouge, the 2018 vintage is the first separate bottling of this unique vineyard, a successful experiment if there ever was one.
Domaine Roger Neveu
France | Loire | Sancerre
The oak adds a grain and level of class and backbone that raises this cuvée a step above the domaine’s classic Sancerre bottling.
Jean-Claude Marsanne France | Northern Rhône | Saint-Joseph
Jean-Claude Marsanne
France | Northern Rhône | Saint-Joseph
Like eating lemon curd at a party that Renoir might have painted—think something like Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette.
Mas Champart
France | Languedoc-Roussillon | Saint-Chinian
A Mourvèdre-majority masterpiece, lots of pleasure and even more soul.
Mas Champart
France | Languedoc-Roussillon | Saint-Chinian
A Syrah-based blend from rocky limestone vineyards—tremendous value!
Domaine de Villaine
France | Burgundy | Rully
Evoking fresh orchard fruit, white flowers, and chalk, Les Margotés is remarkably pure and will continue to age beautifully over 10-15 years.
Domaine Follin-Arbelet
France | Burgundy | Romanée-Saint-Vivant
With some age, this will develop into one of the most gorgeous Pinot Noirs to ever grace your glass.
Albert Boxler
France | Alsace | Alsace
Made from young vine fruit from Grand Cru vineyards, this Riesling delivers delicious fruit, crispness, and minerality at good value.
Meyer-Fonné
France | Alsace | Alsace
One of the gems of the Meyer portfolio.
Meyer-Fonné
France | Alsace | Alsace Grand Cru
If the Boxler Réserve is an imposing massif, Meyer-Fonné’s Wineck Schlossberg is a vertiginous peak.
Domaine Robert-Denogent
France | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé
Farming incredibly old vines in the region’s top terroirs, brothers Antoine and Nico at Robert-Denogent are stars of the Maconnais.
Domaine Robert-Denogent France | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé
Domaine Lucien Boillot et Fils France | Burgundy | Pommard 1er Cru
Domaine Lucien Boillot et Fils
France | Burgundy | Pommard
This deeply garnet stunner, with fine, balanced tannins, made from century old vines, is elegance made liquid.
Meyer-Fonné
France | Alsace | Alsace
That grapes can be cajoled and fashioned to make such a liquid is miraculous. This aroma is beyond belief.
Albert Boxler
France | Alsace | Alsace
Earthy Pinot Gris as dramatic and flinty as this, with a hint of residual sugar, demands an assertive pairing; try it with smoked sausage and mustard.
Albert Boxler
France | Alsace | Alsace Grand Cru
Decadent, rich, stony, and a touch off-dry—hard not to love.
Albert Boxler France | Alsace | Alsace Grand Cru
Antoine-Marie Arena France | Corsica | Patrimonio
Domaine Giudicelli
France | Corsica | Patrimonio
Muriel Giudicelli’s Patrimonio rouge is elegant, deep, bursting with ripe black fruits, silky smooth, and offering great length.
Antoine-Marie Arena
France | Corsica | Patrimonio
A thirst-quencher with uncommon pedigree.
Domaine Robert Chevillon
France | Burgundy | Nuits-Saint-Georges
An incredible wine that defines the region by marrying power, earth, finesse, dark fruit, silk, spice, and ageability.
Domaine Robert Chevillon France | Burgundy | Nuits-Saint-Georges
Domaine Robert Chevillon France | Burgundy | Nuits-Saint-Georges
Domaine Robert Chevillon France | Burgundy | Nuits-Saint-Georges
Domaine Robert Chevillon France | Burgundy | Nuits-Saint-Georges
Domaine Robert Chevillon France | Burgundy | Nuits-Saint-Georges
Domaine Lucien Boillot et Fils
France | Burgundy | Nuits-Saint-Georges
Pinot Noir planted in 1911
Domaine Robert Chevillon France | Burgundy | Nuits-Saint-Georges
Domaine Robert Chevillon
France | Burgundy | Nuits-Saint-Georges
One of Burgundy’s established masters.
Domaine Taupenot-Merme
France | Burgundy | Nuits-Saint-Georges
Incredible elegance for Pruliers, power and finesse in spades.
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.
Domaine Michel Brégeon
France | Loire | Muscadet
Grand cru Muscadet: an intensely mineral white with aging potential.
Domaine Taupenot-Merme
France | Burgundy | Morey Saint Denis
Old vines planted just after WWII, spicy and deep, rich and full.
Domaine Taupenot-Merme
France | Burgundy | Mazoyères Chambertin
More Morey-like than the Charmes, with more muscle and spice. The grandest and longest-aging wine in this collection.
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
Domaine d’Aupilhac
France | Languedoc-Roussillon | Languedoc
One of five or six most outstanding dry whites of the Mediterranean rim, vintage after vintage and worth every centime!
Benoît Cantin France | Burgundy | Irancy
Barruol / Lynch
France | Northern Rhône | Hermitage
Drink Later: From vines that are more than eighty years old comes this Marsanne with magnificent floral, pit fruit, and bitter notes.
Albert Boxler
France | Alsace | Alsace
The rose petal perfume of this ravishing Gewurztraminer enveloped the entire table, and was the perfect way to end a perfect meal.
Meyer-Fonné
France | Alsace | Alsace Grand Cru
A slightly sweeter style of Gewurztraminer with opulent aromas and flavors to pair with any kind of spicy food.
Domaine Lucien Boillot & Fils
France | Burgundy | Gevrey-Chambertin
Of all Boillot’s cuvées, the ones from Gevrey-Chambertin are the most brooding, the most earthbound.
Domaine Boillot
France | Burgundy | Gevrey-Chambertin
With vibrant fruit and a silky finish, it’s sure to age gracefully while gaining vintage soul in the years to come.
Régis Bouvier France | Burgundy | Gevrey-Chambertin
Domaine Leon Barral
France | Languedoc-Roussillon | Faugères
Valinière is a monumental demonstration of what happens when respectfully working the earth is not just a job, but one’s whole life.
Domaine Gallety
France | Southern Rhône | Côtes du Vivarais
This wine combines Syrah’s savoriness with Grenache’s stoniness for a delicious red that is ready to drink today.
François Rousset-Martin France | Jura | Côtes du Jura
François Rousset-Martin
France | Jura | Côtes du Jura
A transformative process must have been at work here, with the dynamic freshness of the ouillé, or topped-up style, yet it still displays hints of caramelization and golden savoriness.
François Rousset-Martin France | Jura | Côtes du Jura
Domaine Rousset-Martin France | Jura | Côtes du Jura
François Rousset-Martin France | Jura | Côtes du Jura
François Rousset-Martin
France | Jura | Côtes du Jura
Long and lengthy, with sappy fruit, baked apple, cinnamon stick, and toasted pine nuts.
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.
Barruol / Lynch
France | Northern Rhône | Côte Rôtie
Made from six vineyards that, when blended, showcase the whole of the Côte Rôtie appellation.
Domaine Taupenot-Merme
France | Burgundy | Corton Rognet
An explosively aromatic Corton, impeccably balanced.
Clos Canarelli
France | Corsica | Corse Figari
What about real-deal vanilla aromatics? I’m talking cured Madagascar bourbon seed, lightly crushed, delicate and discreet.
Domaine Maestracci
France | Corsica | Calvi
The island of Corsica is only a few hours by ferry from mainland France, but when you arrive, you get the sense you’ve set foot in a partly foreign country.
Domaine Méo-Camuzet France | Burgundy | Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe France | Southern Rhône | Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe
France | Southern Rhône | Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The majesty of the La Crau vineyard is encapsulated in this wine. I can't think of a grander expression of Southern Rhone terroir to be enjoyed this winter.
Charles Joguet France | Loire | Chinon
Bruno Colin France | Burgundy | Chassagne-Montrachet
Bruno Colin France | Burgundy | Chassagne-Montrachet
Bruno Colin France | Burgundy | Chassagne-Montrachet
Domaine Taupenot-Merme France | Burgundy | Charmes Chambertin
Catherine & Pierre Breton
France | Loire | Bourgueil
There isn’t a spot in the world better suited for Cabernet Franc, and their old vines produce the raw material for one of the best reds in the Loire valley.
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.
Domaine Larue
France | Burgundy | Blagny
A gorgeous red that flirts with savoriness in such an irresistible way
Domaine de Terrebrune
France | Provence | Bandol
Here is a full-bodied dose of Terrebrune terroir you can enjoy over the next thirty years.
Domaine Hauvette
France | Provence | Alpilles
Cinsault raised in concrete egg: all about finesse.
Domaine Follin-Arbelet
France | Burgundy | Aloxe-Corton
This silky Aloxe-Corton is in a stellar place today, although I imagine it will continue to drink beautifully over the next five to ten years.
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