France Misc

Aubai Mema "Liverna" Vin de Pays d'Oc 2012

"70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Grenache, 20% Merlot. Organic and Biodynamic.  The Liverna valley is on the outskirts of Aubais, and it is where the vineyards are located. Ninety three million years ago it was the sea bed...

Banyuls 1929 (750ML)

Cave de Saumur Lieu-dit Les Pouches Saumur Blanc 2017 (750ML)

"Pale yellow colour with greenish highlights. Powerful bouquet features hints oflime and fruit. Full-bodied and suave on the palate. Aromatic, rich and fresh.Structure and a long aftertaste (lemon flavors)." -...

Chateau De Brigue Heritage Rouge 2013 (750ML)

Castle Brig is pleased to introduce this new Cuv'e. Brig legacy is a natural red wine without sulfites added. This red wine is based on the following varieties: Egiodola, Arinarnoa and Merlot, picked perfectly ripe to bring...

Chateau du Coudray-Montpensier Le Grand Bouqueteau Chinon 2016 (750ML)

While this is certainly a young fruity wine, it also has a soft texture to go with the juicy black fruits to make it ready to drink now. It is smoky, lightly tannic and packed full of ripe fruits. - Roger Voss, Wine...

Chateau Massiac Minervois Rouge 2014 (750ML)

 "This is the most important wine of the estate, a serious red vinified to reflect its capacity to age. The grapes are harvested at a point of slight “surmaturité” which captures the profound scents...

Department 66 IGP Cotes Catalanes Pharaon 2015 (750ML)

97 WA One of the most concentrated wines in the vintage, as well as the top wine of the estate, the 2015 IGP Côtes Catalanes Pharaon is a mix of 60/40 Grenache and Syrah that boasts a saturated purple color as well as...

Domaine De Cassagnoles Gros Manseng 2014 (750ML)

The grape is Gros Manseng in this crisp, fresh and flawless white wine. The property used to produce Armagnac but the grapes are of such good quality that wine just had to be made. Intensely fragrant aromas of ripe apricot...

Domaine de l'Hortus Pic-Saint-Loup Classique Bergerie 2015 (750ML)

60% Syrah, 35% Grenache, 5% Mourvedre

Domaine des Cassagnoles Gros Manseng 2015

Skin maceration, pneumatic pressing. Cold stabilization, fermentation under controlled temperature about 18C. Aged in tank on the lees until bottling. A fresh and complex wine, especially enjoyed with smoked fish or cream...

Domaine du Tremblay Quincy Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (750ML)

Domaine Fernand Engel Reserve Pinot Blanc 2014 (750ML)

Ripe fruit, apple, peach, slightly spicy and delicately honeyed scent. Dry but fruity flavor. In addition to the smell of the subtleties of taste is a melon and ripe apricot. Pair with salads, fish and shellfish. -Winery

Domaine La Vista Grains Meles Rouge 2014 (750ML)

Based in the heart of Pouderoux, located in Roussillon. The la Vista vineyard is a 42 acres and organically-farmed. The Grains Meles or mixed berries is a co-fermented blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah. Notes of black...

Domaine Michel Fonne Pinot Gris 2013 (750ML)

This Pinot Gris develops distinctive smoky notes, aromas of forest floor, burnt vine shoots, mushrooms, moss, dried fruits, apricot, honey, beeswax and gingerbread. Given its inherent discretion, this wine benefits from...

Domaine Rochette Brouilly Pisse-Vieille 2016 (750ML)

"The origin of this climate, with a surprising name comes from a funny legend. It also has very rocky soil of clay, which gives this wine a side more mineral with aromas of plum jam." -...

Domaine Sorin Bandol Red 2009 (750ML)

Domaines Schlumberger Pinot Gris Princes Abbes 2015 (750ML)

90 WE "The nose of this wine is restrained, just giving away pear and citrus, but the dry palate is concentrated and spiced with almond and marzipan. Ample tone from mouthwatering acidity will make this a huge winner at any...

Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Grand Cru Saering 2012 (750ML)

92 WE / 93 W & S  "Earthy notes are mixed into the perfume of fleshy, ripe apricots, edged with baking spice. The palate plays on the same register of ripe stone fruit tempered by spice, earth and dried orange peel...

Dopff & Irion Cremant Rose NV (750ML)

100% Pinot Noir.  Pink with tinges of orange. The bouquet is full of red berry fruit. Lively, round and elegant on the palate with flavors of dried cherry, wild strawberry and black raspberry with a creamy finish. It is...

Fat Louis "Greetings From France" 2015 (750ML)

"50% Grenache Blanc, 30% Carignan and 10% Sauvignon Blanc. Beautiful gold shade with nostalgic aromas of fresh fruit. Subtle pear, apple and orange blossom are complimented by friendly acidity and a balanced finish. Enjoy as...

Gadais Pere & Fils Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie 2016 (750ML)

90 WE "This is a finely textured wine, shining with the granite soil of the vineyard. Its acidity and crisp apple flavors are still young, still tight. Give this delicious wine until late 2017 to drink." - Roger Voss, Wine...

Gratien & Meyer Cremant De Loire Brut Rose NV (750ML)

"100% Cabernet franc brut rose. Very beautiful salmon pink and string of fine bubbles. On the nose subtle aromas of raspberry, strawberry with a hint of gooseberry. A cool and smooth palate with a nice balance and a red...

Huet Vouvray Le Clos de Bourg Moelleux 1ere Trie 2016 (750ML)

96 WS / 17+ JR This is ripe and broad, taking a slightly more power-driven approach, with a mix of tropical mango and papaya fruit, backed by orchard fruit accents of yellow apple and peach. The long, heather...

Huet Vouvray Le Clos Du Bourg Demi Sec 2016 (750ML)

95 WS / 17+ JR Gorgeous, with creamy-edged nectarine, yellow and green apple, pear and quince flavors that are brightly defined from start to finish, flecked with verbena and honeysuckle hints and backed by a off-dry edge...

Huet Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Demi Sec 2016 (750ML)

96 WS / 16.5 JR Delivers a beautiful display of purity and grace, with creamed Jonagold apple, star fruit, white peach and chamomile notes flowing seamlessly, backed by wet stone and fresh verbena accents. Subtle but...

Huet Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Moelleux 1ere Trie 2015 (750ML)

96 WS / 94+ WA Gorgeous from the get-go, featuring notes of creamed melon, yellow apple and persimmon that glide effortlessly, inlaid with hints of green tea, verbena, heather and quince. The long finish...

Huet Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux 2017 (750ML)

96 WS / 17+ JR  A beauty, with an inviting display of succulent yellow apple, green plum, pear, persimmon and quince flavors that ripples lengthily through the finish, while light verbena, ginger and honeysuckle notes...

Hugel & Fils Pinot Gris Classic 2011 (750ML)

Jean Bourdy Cotes de Jura Rouge 2015 (750ML)

This is a spectacular wine from the too often forgotten Jura region of France. It is a co-fermented blend of local favorites Poulsard and Trusseau with Pinot Noir.

Maxime Magnon La Demarrante 2014 (750ML)

Michel Fonne Pinot Noir 2009 (750ML)

Oupia Les Heretiques Vin de Pays de Herault 2016 (750ML)

"90% old vine Carignan (some date back almost 100 years) with 10% Syrah. This is a bold, bright wine with clean flavors of cherries, spice and plums. The wine is noteworthy for the label alone, a celestial map of the night...

Perrot-Minot Chambolle Musigny Combe d'Orveau Cuvee Ultra VV 1er Cru 2015 (750ML)

93-96 VM / 93-95 WA / 92-94 BH Bright, dark red with ruby tones. Dark raspberry, pungent smoky minerality and a sexy hint of underbrush on the Musigny-like nose and palate.Wonderfully rich, silky, fleshy wine with...

Saint Cosme Saint Joseph 2016 (750ML)

94 JS / 92 JD / 92 WS / 92 WA"A wild array of fragrant, savory spices and white pepper with a bright array of mixed berries. The palate is suave, succulent and focused. This has elegance and poise. Subtly powerful and...

Tortoise Creek Le Charmel Pinot Noir 2014 (750ML)

"100% Pinot Noir This wine shows deep in color, with ruby tints. It has scents of red and black berries mixed with floral notes, together with hints of delicate spices and vanilla. On the palate, it displays aromas of...

Trimbach Pinot Gris Sgn 2005 (750ML)

97 WS / 95 WA This focused SGN is tightly knit, blending threads of flavor and structure into a wine that\'s elegant overall. Weaves streamlined, racy acidity with layers of dried papaya, macerated peach, briny mineral and...

Zind Humbrecht Gewurtztraminer Hengst Grand Cru 2016 (750ML)

96 JS A staggering nose of exotic fruits, such as jackfruit. There is enveloping richness. In spite of its huge structure, the wine is very silky at the super long finish. Drink or hold. Made from biodynamically grown...

Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl 2016 (750ML)

95 JS A hint of funk due to the reduction, which is a feature of this site, but it is also a very sophisticated and elegant wine. It needs some time for the mineral depths to display themselves fully. Drink or hold. Made...

Zind Humbrecht Riesling Clos Windsbuhl 2016 (750ML)

95 JS A sleeping giant in which all the power is almost invisible beneath the totally silky surface. But if you are patient, the depth and originality of this wine will make themselves felt. Better from 2019. Made from...