2021 French Wine

Light and fresh with plenty of vibrant red and black cherry and a hint of raspberry. Garrigue herbs and spice on the nose but an uplifting freshness makes it very approachable. Pair with poultry, beef... read more...

This classic Hautes-Cotes De Nuits Blanc is elegant and balanced with floral and fruity notes on the nose. The full, smooth flavor opens up to hints of ripe fruit and spices. The finish is full-bodied... read more...

A decidedly southern style of wine with a bright garnet hue, a reflection of the sun-drenched terroirs from which it hails. It boasts a seductively smooth structure and notes of lightly caramelized ri... read more...

Chapelle St. Theodoric is a project between winemaker Baptiste Grangeon and Peter Weygandt. There are two parcels; one in the lieu-dit La Guigasse, which is a pure sand soil and where the vines (all G... read more...

With a deep purple color, this wine offers a powerful nose with notes of ripe red fruits and vanilla. Rich and full-bodied, it is supported by velvety tannins. An excellent every day value!

This wine is made from 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot. This pleasant Bordeaux is perfumed on the nose, with good upfront fruit and just enough spice to make it intriguing. Its medium-light body... read more...

Chateau Clarke is one of the rare vineyards in the Médoc that produce a white wine. The Merle Blanc is part of the history and heritage of the Château, as it has been produced since the l... read more...

The 2021 Yquem was tasted in Amsterdam, the first wine poured at a lunch, thereby allowing me a longer period to examine it. Slightly burnished in hue, it has a very attractive bouquet with scents of ... read more...

Including more Mourvèdre than usual (40%), the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape sports a deep ruby/purple hue as well as an utterly classic Beaucastel nose of ripe red and blue fruits, spice, gam... read more...

Crimson, with plenty of ripe cherry on the bouquet. On the palate, straightforward, juicy, and soft, without being too light. Medium-bodied and delicately balanced, with notes of red and black cherrie... read more...

Very aromatic on the nose, this has savoury, fruit and floral tones; liquorice, cola and earth with cranberries, strawberries and black cherries. Dense and quite darkly fruited on the palate but with ... read more...

A charming Bordeaux value, made from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. If offers full aromas of red and black fruit (think blackcurrant and cassis). The palate is elegant and round with expres... read more...

Fragrant and a touch smoky on the nose with perfumed floral notes and ripe blackcurrants. Smooth and supple, a nice juicy intensity with high but not too seering acidity makes way for slightly austere... read more...

A gorgeous aromatic display draws you in: crystalline, floral with iris, peony and violet, herbal, earthy and fruity. Sumptuous, this is a classy wine, beautifully smooth but with powdery tannins that... read more...

An excellent value that offers a bold style. Black berry, cedar and vanilla notes lead the way to a rich mouthfeel that never overpowers. This blend of primarily Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdo... read more...

The grapes are grown in the Puligny-Montrachet area, either just outside of the AOC limit or from younger vines. This is a charming, rich, focused and delightful white. Medium-bodied with a smooth tex... read more...

This is a meaty, rustic red, comprised of about 80% Malbec (known locally as Cot) and 20% Merlot. If offers a rich display of dark coffee and ripe black fruit aromatics and a rugged appeal, making it ... read more...

From several old parcels that produce low yields every year, including 50% Grand Cru Saering, this wine is fermented in 19th century wood casks. With soft notes of citrus pith and the minerality of a ... read more...

A supple and beautifully realized Beaune. The Premier Cru Les Cents Vignes jumps from the glass with ripe red fruits and woodsy notes. Very elegant, the palate offers ample, dense black cherry and sav... read more...

What an absolute joy to drink! This delightful Malbec from Languedoc bursts with ripe dark berry fruit, highlighted by a slight touch of licorice. Nicely textured and beautifully balanced, this is sup... read more...

Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf-du-Pape has a nose of flower and blackcurrant. On the palate, it is fresh and balanced, with notes of cocoa and cherry and a long finish of licorice. This vintage is... read more...

Bursting with aromas of cherries, berries and plums, the 2021 Fleurie Les Marrans is medium-bodied, lively and succulent, with tangy acids and a fine-boned, pretty profile that offers considerable cha... read more...

A simply lovely Loire Valley Cabernet Franc that offers delicious up-front mixed dark berry and blackcurrant aromas and flavors. This is lip-smackingly juicy and make the perfect red to enjoy with cre... read more...

Neighboring Criots Batard Montrachet, the Les Blanchots Dessous Chassagne-Montrachet is a stunning white. Alluring fragrances of white flowers, honeysuckle, and chamomile lead to flavors of white peac... read more...