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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Domaine de Pouy Cotes de Gascogne 2015 (750ml)
(60% Ugni Blanc, 40% Colombard) "This is smooth and fresh, its yellow apple flavors edged with grape skin spice." Import...
Domaine La Hitaire 'Les Tours' Cotes de Gascogne 2014 (750ml)
(65% Ugni Blanc, 30% Colombard, 5% Gros Mensang) "A delicious forward wine with orchard fruit notes." Winemaker notes
A...
Alsace
Albert Boxler 'Brand' Grand Cru Pinot Gris Alsace 2011 (750ML)
"Bright straw. White peach, honey, resin and flint on the nose. Rich and expansive, with pure mirabelle and delicate smo...
Alsace
Albert Boxler 'Sommerberg' Grand Cru Riesling Alsace 2011 - 91+pts Vinous (750ML)
"from 35-to-40-year-old vines planted in the mid-slope portion of this grand cru): Medium-deep yellow. Very deep, comple...
Alsace
Alsace
Alsace
Albert Boxler Riesling Alsace 2012 (750ML)
"Sommerberg granite, sur lie aging in large cask, delivers a stunning expression of racy Alsatian Riesling. The very low...
Alsace
Hugel 'Classic' Riesling Alsace 2014 - 90pts Vinous (750ml)
"Pale yellow-green. Nectarine, green apple and medicinal herbs on the nose. Juicy, spicy and energetic in the mouth, sho...
Alsace
Hugel 'Gentil' White Field Blend Alsace 2015 - 89pts WE (750ml)
"A light touch is conveyed by aromas of honeysuckle, while the off-dry palate is balanced by fresh, citric verve. This w...
Alsace
Louis Haller Edelzwicker Alsace 2013 Liter 
A table wine blend of Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner...
Master Coopers in Alsace for 5 generations, the Hauller family began g...
Alsace
Trimbach Pinot Blanc Alsace 2014 (750ML) - 92pts James Suckling
A wonderful white with stone, mango and green papaya character. Full body, bright acidity. Long and intense. Always exce...
Bandol
Chateau Pibarnon Bandol Rouge Mourvedre 2012 - WA 93 pts (.750L)
WA: 93 - Pibarnon's 2012 Bandol Rouge has real depth and density, as well as fabulous notes of garrigue, toasted spices,...
Bandol
Domaine du Gros Nore Bandol Rouge 2012- (750ml)
"This has a dark leathery frame but remains sleek and pure overall, with a dense core of currant preserves, steeped plum...
Basque
Txopinondo Sagarnoa Basque Cider NV (750ML)
What: Unknown Apple Varieties from The French Basque Country.
Where: Pays Basque, Southwest France.
Why: Because this ...
Beaujolais
Domaine Romy Beaujolais Les Pierres Dorees 2015
Domaine Romy is a property of 20 hectares in the “Pierres Dorées” area in the south of Beaujolais. Dominique and hi...
Beaujolais
George Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2016 (750ml)
"Hallmark tasting notes of Beaujolais Nouveau are: a radiant ruby red color with fruit flavors of strawberries and jam-l...
Beaujolais
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages Red 2013 (750ml)
Crisp, with modest cherry and cranberry notes backed by a floral hint. - WS82
Beaujolais
Jean Claude Chandet "La Cuvee du Chat" Beaujolais 2015 (.750L)
Originally classified as Beaujolais-Villages, "La Cuvee du Chat" drinks more like a Morgon. It comes from the granitic s...
Beaujolais
Jean-Paul Brun Terres Dorees 'L'Ancien' Beaujolais 2015 (Natural) (750ml)
"Brilliant ruby-red. Assertive, mineral- and spice-tinged aromas of fresh red berries and incense, with a zesty mineral ...
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