Ah, France. Thousands of years of experience can’t be wrong. And they certainly make for some epic, dramatic, exciting, and downright delicious stories (not to mention bottles—oh, the bottles!). Ma mére is the gold standard, the place where it all truly began (Mesopotamia, shmesopotamia!). The country from which most, if not all, other wine producing nations, for better or worse, find themselves making comparison. After all, France has kindly given us the crown jewels of Bordeaux; Burgundy, and Champagne. And if that weren’t enough (and, boy, wouldn’t it be??!), there’s so much more.
France has given us the delicious Rhone, both north and southerly in charm; it has given us the bountiful Loire, with its beauteous bounty of food-loving Muscadets, Chenins, Chinons, and Sancerres. It has given us the pretty pinks of Provence, the boot-strap bounty of Languedoc. The aromatic whites of Alsace, and the jaunty juice from Jura. France has given us so much venerable vin (not to mention the model of all models on how to classify it and show it at its very best), it boggles the mind and confounds the palate. How could so much stellar liquid sustenance come from one place?
Well, in large part because of its location, which is pretty magical when you think about just Chablis’ perfect chalky, limestone soils, or the heat-holding pudding stones of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The wind-blocking pine forests of Bordeaux, the fossil-laden lands of Sancerre, or the perfect botrytis-loving storm of morning humidity and dry afternoons in Sauternes.
And for all its dusty old-world charm and pomp, France is full of surprises, too. Just when you think you know her so well, she’ll throw you a Minervois that turns your head, or a crémant that makes you cry with joy. Yup, that’s France—it’s charms are endless and thank goodness is bottles are, too.
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Franck Balthazar Crozes-Hermitage 2016 (750ML)
Organic
92 pts Vinous Media
Brilliant violet. Heady, mineral-tinged blue fruit, potpourri and olive aromas are given a ...
Moulin de Gassac Guilhem Rouge 2017 (.750L)
One of Southern France's great values year in year out. A typical Méditerranéen blend : 40% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 30% C...
Moulin de Gassac Guilhem White 2017 (.750L)
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The Delicious little Gassac Guilhem blanc was just featured in the Times as one of their recommendations with Thanksgivi...
Alsace
Alsace
Domaine Joseph Cattin Cremant d'Alsace Brut NV (750ml)
Cremant d’Alsace Brut CATTIN is a dry and fruity sparkling wine with delicate bubbles. It’s the perfect drink for ce...
Alsace
Louis Haller Edelzwicker Alsace 2015 Liter
A table wine blend of Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner...
Master Coopers in Alsace for 5 generations, the Hauller family began g...
Alsace
Pierre Sparr Riesling 2016 (750ml)
Winemaker's Notes:
Alsace has been celebrated for its lovely, dry white wines for centuries. In the heart of Alsace’s ...
Bandol
Chateau Pibarnon Bandol Rouge Mourvedre 2013 (.750L)
Wine Spectator 91 pts
This has a singed juniper hint out front, followed by bay, olive and leather hints that pervade t...
Beaujolais
Beaujolais
George Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2018 (750ml)
"Hallmark tasting notes of Beaujolais Nouveau are: a radiant ruby red color with fruit flavors of strawberries and jam-l...
Beaujolais
Granger Le Bouteau Beaujolais Villages 2014 (750ml) 
$11.99
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The structure of this Gamay is a bit surprising; this is not a fruit forward simple table wine. This bottling does not g...
Beaujolais
Lapalu Beaujolais Villages Vieilles Vignes 2017 (750ml)
$17.97
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93 pts Wine Advocate
The 2017 Beaujolais-Villages Vieilles Vignes is superb, bursting from the glass with inviting arom...
Beaujolais
Lapalu Brouilly Cuvee des Fous 2017 (750ml)
$36.97
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94+ pts Wine Advocate
roduced from very old vines, the 2017 Brouilly Cuvée des Fous is wonderful, unfurling in the glas...
Beaujolais
Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Village Gamay 2016 (750ml)
Winemaker's Notes:
"This crisp, fruit-forward and juicy wine has expressive aromas and flavors of ripe red berries, with...
Beaujolais - Brouilly
Georges Descombes Brouilly Cru Beaujolais 2016 (750ML)
92pts- Vinous:
Vivid ruby. Lively, mineral-accented red and dark berry aromas pick up peppery spice and floral pastille ...
Beaujolais - Morgon
Guy Breton Morgon Cru Beaujolais VV 2016 (750ml) 94pts VM
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94pts- Vinous:
Vivid ruby. Powerful, mineral-accented red fruit liqueur aromas are complemented by hints of candied lave...
Beaujolais - Morgon
Louis Claude Desvignes 'Cote du Py' Morgon Cru Beaujolais 2017 (Organic) (750ml)
$25.97
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93 pts Wine Advocate
Unfurling in the glass with notes of black cherries, mulberries, cracked black pepper and dark choc...
Beaujolais - Regnie
Guy Breton Regnie Cru Beaujolais 2016 (750ml)
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92pts- Vinous:
Bright violet. Highly perfumed red fruit, spicecake and rose pastille aromas show very good lift, focus a...
Beaune
Bouchard Pere et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Greves Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus 2013 (750ml)
Following hand picking in small cases, ruthless sorting of the grapes, total or partial destemming depending on the vint...
Bordeaux
Barton & Guestier 'B & G' Bordeaux Merlot (1.5L)
"An intense nose, dominated by red fruit, with spices and some oak notes; a round and supple wine with well knit tannins...
Bordeaux
Chateau de Ribebon Bordeaux Superieur 2015 (750ml)
The Aubert family has lived in Saint-Émilion since 1750 and has a long and successful history as producers of some of B...
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