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 Isle Saint Pierre Blanc 2019 (.750L)
"Founded in 1927, Domaine Isle Saint Pierre is located on a small island in the Rhône River. It is run today by fourth ...
Moulin de Gassac Guilhem Rouge 2019 (.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 2019 (.750L)
Winemaker Notes:
Beautiful clear, limpid, brilliant dress. Seductive and powerful bouquet of flowers yellow and white-fl...
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
Bandol
Terrebrune Terre d' Ombre Vin de Pays du Mont Caume Rouge 2018 (750ml)
$19.97
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Organic / Biodynamic
Organic viticulture with absolutely no chemical herbicides, pesticides, or fertilizers, soil is wo...
Beaujolais
Domaine Diochon Moulin a Vent Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais 2019 (750ML)
$24.97
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93 pts Wine Advocate
The 2019 Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles Vignes has turned out well, offering up a lovely bouquet of wild b...
Beaujolais
Lapalu Beaujolais Villages Vieilles Vignes 2019 (750ml)
$18.97
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Winemaker Notes:
A top-tier old vine Beaujolais-Villages from a densely planted, early ripening sector. This super value...
Beaujolais
Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Village Gamay 2019 (750ml)
Winemaker Notes:
"This crisp, fruit-forward and juicy wine has expressive aromas and flavors of ripe red berries, with n...
Beaujolais
Pacalet and Lapierre Cuvee Cousins Julienas 2017 (.750L)
92 pts Vinous
Deep, shimmering ruby. Ripe cherry, blue fruit, earth and floral aromas show very good energy and take on ...
Beaujolais - Brouilly
Pierre Cotton Beaujolais 2019 (750ml)
$26.97
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Organic / Natural
Organic. 100% Gamay. Parcel: From 3 parcels around Charentay. Vine Age: 30 years on average. Size: 2 ...
Beaujolais - Brouilly
Pierre Cotton Cote de Brouilly 100% Cotton Beaujolais 2019 (750ml)
$38.97
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Organic / Natural / No Sulphur Added
Organic. 100% Gamay. Vineyard: Les Mines. Vine Age: planted in 1950s. Size: 1.5 ha...
Beaujolais - Cote de Brouilly
Chateau Thivin Brouilly Reverdon Beaujolais 2018 (750ml)
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#86 on The Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2020!
91 pts Wine Spectator
Lively acidity cuts through the bright cherry ...
Beaujolais - Cote de Brouilly
Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly Beaujolais 2019 (750ml)
$25.97
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Organic
93+ pts Wine Advocate
Bottled a mere week before I tasted it, Thivin's 2019 Côte de Brouilly unwinds in the gl...
Beaujolais - Morgon
Domaine des Billards Saint Amour Beaujolais 2019 (750ml)
$17.97
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Organic
93 pts Wine Advocate
The 2018 Saint-Amour from Domaine des Billards opens in the glass with a pretty bouquet of...
Beaujolais - Morgon
Domaine Marcel Lapierre Raisins Gaulois 2020 (750ml)
$19.97
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Organic / Natural
Winemaker Notes:
A perfect initiation to the domaine’s wines, this bottling is designed specificall...
Beaujolais - Morgon
Beaujolais - Morgon
Louis Claude Desvignes 'La Voute St. Vincent' Morgon Cru Beaujolais 2019 (750ml)
$19.97
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Organic
91pts Wine Advocate
Offering up aromas of wild berry fruit, orange rind, plums and grilled meats, the 2019 Morg...
Bordeaux
Barton & Guestier 'B & G' Bordeaux Rouge Passport 2019 (750ml)
Winemaker Notes:
"An intense nose, dominated by red fruit, with spices and some oak notes; a round and supple wine with ...
Bordeaux
Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2006 (750ML)
Stephan von Neipperg’s flagship estate . . . has turned in another stunning performance. A blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Ca...
Bordeaux
Chateau de Malle Sauternes Deuxieme Cru Classe 2001 (750ML)
A fabulous effort, the 2001 De Malle is closed aromatically, but it exhibits tremendous palate penetration, deep, full-b...
Bordeaux
Chateau Duhart Milon Pauillac Quatrieme Cru Classe 2005 (750ML)
The 2005 Duhart-Milon is not far behind the 2003 (which I rated 94 points). A blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon and 29% Me...
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