2020 Vin de France Rouge Grolleau/Cabernet Franc “Clandestine”
Grange Saint-Sauveur
France | Loire
A lovely combination of Grolleau Noir and Cabernet Franc, there seems to be a synergistic effect elevating both grapes to create a juicy, spicy, refreshing whole.
2020 Savoie Chignin-Bergeron “Côteau des Ducs”
André & Michel Quenard
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
Lychee and ripe citrus wrapped in beeswax. You might think there are a bunch of busy benevolent bees whiling away inside your glass.
2020 Vin de France Rosé Grolleau/Cabernet Franc “Les Arceaux”
Grange Saint-Sauveur
France | Loire
Intensely dry and mineral, the structured Les Arceaux is a bottle to pair with a meal rather than to drink as an apéritif.
2020 Beaune 1er Cru “Les Montrevenots”
Gachot-Monot
From an exceptional parcel, an ideal spot for making colored, complex, deep Pinots.
2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “La Crau” HALF BOTTLE
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe
France | Southern Rhône
It’s a gem, and you won’t be disappointed.
2020 Côtes du Jura Savagnin “Cuvée du Professeur—Sous-Roche”
François Rousset-Martin
France | 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.