This extremely conscientious farm in the Coteaux de L’Aubance, within the Anjou-Villages, is run by the Biotteau family. This is the fourth generation of Biotteau to make wine here, so they are careful to respect the land.  This gorgeously subtle Chenin Blanc comes from the village of Saint-Jean-de...

The Gessler family settled in Gascony after immigrating from Switzerland in 1928. Now in their fourth generation of winemakers, a tiny farm has become a robust family business. The domaine is settled deep in the Bas-Armagnac, where the soil is a mix of red clay and sand. A blend of 50% Colombard,...

The Domaine du Bois de Simon celebrated its 90th birthday in 2019. Christophe Avi, great-grandson of the founder, joined the estate in 1992.  After finishing his degree in oenology and viticulture, Christophe honed his skills cultivating what is called ‘the blood of the Garonne,’ Cabernet Sauvignon...

Originally founded in 1960, Domaine Jourdain has been run since 1990 by Sophie Siadou and her partner Francis Jourdain. Together, they sustainably farm approximately thirty hectares of vines. Reflecting her holistic approach to the ecosystem of the vineyard and her careful attention to the nuances...

Buzet was recognized as an Appellation in 1973, as it’s clay limestone soils are ideal for Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Christophe tends to these vines with the utmost respect for biodiversity of the terroir and this cuvée is vinified without oak. 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Certified...

A blend of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, from 25-30 year old vines in area of Anjou-Villages that falls on a geological fault-line. Half of the vineyards are grown in slate soils, the other half is grown in tuffeau (chalky limestone in the Paris basin).  The wine is made without...

A signature blend of 50% Merlot, with equal parts Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s wonderful “drinkability” is highlighted by the absence of oak during the aging process, which allows a bursting acidity and graphite minerality (imagine the lead of fresh pencil shavings) to shine through...

Marine Descombe runs her family winery at Vins Descombe in Brouilly, which was founded in 1905 by her grandfather. A textbook blue stone Brouilly style Beaujolais-Villages. Beautiful purity of gamay noir fruit meets cement ageing, showcasing the unique expression of Beaujolais. Certified...

The Gessler family settled in Gascony after immigrating from Switzerland in 1928. Now in their fourth generation of winemakers, a tiny farm has become a robust family business. The domaine is settled deep in the Bas-Armagnac, where the soil is a mix of red clay and sand. A blend of 50% Colombard,...

Odile Delpon inherited the family vineyards, tobacco farm, and saffron plantation in Albas in 1968. She developed the winery with her husband Claude, until their son Didier Pelvillain took over a few decades ago. Soils here are clay and limestone. Didier farms at the highest level of sustainability...

Manchuela has been a free standing DO since 2004, previously being an IGT in the Castilla-La-Mancha region.  Here we have a micro-climate situated between 2 rivers, which is very sunny and dry, so striking the right balance between alcohol and polyphenols is a balancing act. Everything cultivated...

This extremely conscientious farm in the Coteaux de L’Aubance, within the Anjou-Villages, is run by the Biotteau family. This is the fourth generation of Biotteau to make wine here, so they are careful to respect the land.  This gorgeously subtle Chenin Blanc comes from the village of Saint-Jean-de...

From the lieu-dit Aux Boutières in Savigny-les-Beaune, on clay-limestone and marl soils, planted in 1984. Directly pressed, lightly decanted (12 hours), indigenous yeast fermentation (usually lasts two months) in barrel with no added sulfur. Aged in barrel (no new oak) for about nine months, then...

From “En Mainbey” in Fussey. South-facing, well-draining clay-limestone soil. Pressed in a pneumatic press (1.5 hours) and settled for 12 hours. Long ambient yeast fermentation in used barrels with no added SO2. Aged for 12 months in used barrels and another 3 months in tank. No fining, no...

Located near the lovely village of Nantoux, tucked away on the higher slopes west of Pommard, planted from 1982 to 1984. 100% whole cluster, indigenous yeast fermentation with very few punch-downs/pump-overs. Aged in barrel for 16 months, no fining, no filtration. Minimal SO2 adjustments during...

From Pommard Les Lormes and De Sousa,1ha. 50% whole cluster with minimal added SO2, 3-day cold maceration, long ambient yeast fermentation in 1600L tank with gentle punch-downs, mostly at the end of fermentation. Aged for 12 months in used barrels and another 3 months in tank. No fining, no...

100% whole cluster with minimal added SO2, 3-day cold maceration, long ambient yeast fermentation in 3850 L tank with gentle punch-downs, mostly at the end of fermentation. Aged in reductive conditions for 12 months in used barrels and another 8 months in tank. No fining, no filtration. 2,200...

Located in the commune of Pommard, clay-limestone soils, planted between 1992 and 1998. 100% de-stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation with very few punch-downs/pump-overs. Aged in barrel for 16 months, no fining, no filtration. Minimal SO2 adjustments during élevage and bottling if needed. Farmed...

From the oldest vines in Les Lormes in Pommard, planted in 1949. Clay-limestone soils. De Sousa is a cuvée name rather than a terroir, named after the former owner of the parcel. Farmed by Seiichi, practicing biodynamic.