
Wine Notes
Wine Club Selections
Fattoria Villa Ligi “Grifoglietto”
PERGOLA ALEATICO SUPERIORE, ITALY | 2022
“Grifoglietto” originates from a single, cherished vineyard—over 50 years old—planted on clay-rich soil mingled with limestone, at an elevation of approximately 340 meters above sea level
Domaine des Pothiers “No. 6”
CÔTE ROANNAISE, FRANCE | 2023
Domaine des Pothiers Côte Roannaise N°6 is made from Gamay Saint-Romain, a unique variation of Gamay found almost exclusively in the Côte Roannaise region of France.
La Valle del Sole
MARCHE, ITALY | 2018
The 2018 Offida Pecorino is a masterclass in regional expression: grown on clay-sandy soils at nearly 300 m elevation, gently harvested, cold-fermented, and aged six months on the lees in concrete, followed by at least six months in bottle.
Merkelbach Estate “Riesling Trocken”
MOSEL, GERMANY | 2023
For 50 years, the brothers Alfred and Rolf Merkelbach made wine in their home village of Ürzig with few changes to their approach.
Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard “Bourgogne Rouge”
BURGUNDY, FRANCE | 2023
Fontaine-Gagnard is one Chassagne-Montrachet’s most respected domaines and their 2023 Bourgogne rouge punches way beyond its weight.
Vins Lelièvre “Gris Pique-Nique”
LORRAINE, FRANCE | 2023
I have a deep connection to this wine…the region where it’s made shares a name with my mother, who was the reason I fell in love with wine in the first place.
Domaine Charles Audoin
MARSANNAY, FRANCE | 2023
The 2023 Marsannay Rosé comes from 60-year-old estate vines rooted in that inimitable Burgundian clay and chalky limestone from their tiny 14 hectare estate.
Domaine de la Sarazinière "Clos des Bruyeres"
BURGUNDY, FRANCE | 2023
This isn’t a race-to-market Aligoté as it’s made with the same care and deliberation as the domaine’s Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs.
Domaine Cour de Chaulé “La Vigneronne”
CÔTES DU RHÔNE, FRANCE | 2023
Domaine de Gour de Chaulé is one of the benchmark producers of the Southern Rhône, particularly known for its soulful expressions of Grenache.
Chamiot “Apremont” Blanc
SAVOIE, FRANCE| 2023
“The Chamiot family has owned vineyards in the picturesque Apremont appellation of the Savoie, an Alpine region in eastern France, for several generations, and the young Romain has recently taken the reigns from his grandparents to continue the lineage.”
Robert Chevillon “Bourgogne Passetoutgrain”
BOURGOGNE PASSETOUTGRAIN, FRANCE | 2021
“Passetoutgrain combines the structure and depth of pinot noir with the light, fruity elegance of gamay (the blend is about one-third pinot noir and two-thirds gamay)”
Domaine Pêcheur “Cuvée des Trois Cépages”
CÔTES DU JURA | 2023
“Going out to dinner in a hip Paris restaurant you are likely to encounter a wine list filled with the wines of the Jura region of France.”
Domaine des Masques “Syrahdictive”
IGP MÉDITERANÉE | 2018
“Syrahdictive," an iconic cuvée of Domaine des Masques, is only produced in exceptional vintages, each adorned with unique artwork.”
Domaine Grégoire Hoppenot “Origines”
FLEURIE, CRU BEAUJOLAIS | 2022
“Whether enjoyed now for its vibrant fruit or cellared to develop further nuance, this 2022 vintage solidifies Gregoire Hoppenot’s reputation as a leading force in Beaujolais winemaking.”
Domaine Brendan Stater-West
SAUMUR BLANC, FRANCE | 2023
“The 2023 vintage, though shaped by challenging conditions, showcases Brendan’s skill in crafting a wine that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Guiberteau’s own acclaimed Saumur Blancs.”
Domaine Elisa Guerin
BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES, FRANCE | 2023
Every once in a while we taste wine from a new producer that makes us stand up and take notice. Such was the case recently when we tried the wines of Elisa Guérin.
Domaine Vocoret & Fils
CHABLIS, FRANCE | 2022
"The Vocoret family has been growing vines for over four generations, and their commitment to tradition is evident in both their viticulture and winemaking."
Domaine Les Champs d’Orphée “Papillon d’Orphée”
GAILLAC, FRANCE | 2022
"Stéphane works with the red grape Braucol (also known as Fer Servadou), one of Gaillac’s most exciting varieties, which produces firm, medium-bodied wines.
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Vigneron Lulu
CÔTES DU JURA | 2022
"Each vintage is painstakingly crafted with production limited to no more than 1,800 bottles..."
Marcel Couterier “Vielles Vignes”
POUILLY-LOCHÉ, BURGUNDY | 2021
Most of his vines are quite old, with many parcels exceeding 70 years of age and his “young” vines averaging 30 years in age.