There are many great bottles of Chardonnay and this is no exception, yet not many leave you with such satisfaction while not draining your wallet. It does not pretend to challenge the established icons of the wine world; it is merely delicious, friendly and under 7 bucks, a perfect bottle for Tuesday night, something to reach for to quench your thirst and that of your friends. The wine is produced by the three brothers Couillaud at the Château de la Ragotière a few minutes from the Atlantic near the mouth of the Loire River where the Maritime climate is... Read More » 

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Picpoul de Pinet is considered the "Muscadet" of the south. Grown just meters from the oyster beds of the Bassin de Thau, the wine marries perfectly with fish and shellfish. Picpoul (also known as Folle Blanche or Gros Plant) means "lip stinger," which refers to the high acidity of its must. Great with oysters and seafood. This wine is crisp, but quite long and full with nice floral and mineral notes in the nose. Bracing acidity backs up a wine with surprising breed for this price point. 13.5% abv. 

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We are directly importing several spectacular wines from a tiny domaine in the hills of Mâcon in a town called Vergisson. Denis Barraud has a tiny estate called Domaine des Nembrets. This Mâcon comes from his estate vineyards on the slopes of the Roche de Vergisson, a giant basalt monolith, surrounded by complex and folded rocky, well-drained soils with limestone outcroppings. Depending on the soil geology, a vineyard might be St. Veran, Pouilly Fuissé, or just Mâcon. But all are hand-picked, artisanal wines from one of the emerging talents in this part... Read More » 

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91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Janvier's 2008 Jasnieres features white peach, Persian melon, quince, mint, licorice, and lime, with honey and a hint of caramel offering counterpoint to its bright fruit and glistening minerality. Subtle peach kernel bitterness is nicely integrated into the finish thanks to persistently mouth-watering acidity as well as a judicious hint of sweetness. The deeply rich, bitter-sweet, orange rind-, sassafras-, and licorice-tinged finish remains thirst-quenching and invigorating, with chalk, salt, and iodine inflecti... Read More » 

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The 2008 Domaine Begude Le Bel Ange is composed of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Chenin Blanc from predominantly clay and limestone soils on south-east facing vineyards. Yields are approximately 45hl/hectare. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, with no oak influence, and under cool temperatures in order to allow the purity of fruit shine through. In the glass, an inviting citrus nose will greet you, along with delicate nuances of honeydew melon, pear and wet stone. The Bel Ange is a superb candidate for a house white as it can be enjoyed on its own at ... Read More » 

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The Perrin family owns vineyards within the best terroirs of the Southern Rhône Valley. Amongst these are the plots that produce such famous wines as the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château de Beaucastel, Beaucastel’s Roussanne Vieilles Vignes, the Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet, the Vinsobres Les Cornuds, or the Château du Grand Prébois, which produces the bulk of the Côtes du Rhône Perrin Réserve. This is year-in-and-year-out one of the best Rhone values, red or white. Full, bright and very alive on the palate, this is brimming with peach and lemon peel aromatics, w... Read More » 

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The wines of this family domaine have been a staple here at K&L since the 1994 vintage, when Franck and Betty Millet drove from Sancerre to Beaune (a long way) to meet Clyde and crew to present the wines. The wines were great even in that tough vintage, and the rest is history. We love these wines for their freshness, charm and affordability, and this is easily our best value Sancerre in the store. From soils of clay and chalk in the village of Bue near the Domaine. A wine of freshness, lift and snap, the Millet keeps you coming back for more. It is vi... Read More » 

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The Tessier Cheverny Rouge is a luscious blend of Gamay, Pnot Noir and Côt (Malbec). This medium-bodied beauty is supple and elegant, a portrait of restraint and purity and just about one of the happiest wines we have in the store. Enjoy its cherry-scented nose, spicy licorice-tinged palate and ample sweet fruit just above cellar temperature and over the next 5-8 years. 

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We are directly importing several spectacular wines from a tiny domaine in the hills of Mâcon in a town called Vergisson. Denis Barraud has a tiny estate called Domaine des Nembrets. This St. Veran comes from his estate vineyards on the slopes of the Roche de Vergisson, a giant basalt monolith, surrounded by complex and folded rocky, well-drained soils with limestone outcroppings. Depending on the soil geology, a vineyard might be St. Veran, Pouilly Fuissé, or just Macon Vergisson. His St. Veran is rich, and focused, with good length. Although very app... Read More » 

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Jerome and Frederique Gueneau started their Domaine back in the late 1990's. They started off with small beginnings and have grown over the times to meet the ever growing demand for world class Sancerre. They are now farming 10 Ha (24 acres) of Sauvignon Blanc in the little region of Sancerre, 125 miles south of Paris. The Clos Chartier comes from a 17 acre parcel which is planted on the typical clay and flint soils found within the region. Using traditional methods the vinification takes place using native yeasts and is aged in stainless steel vats and ... Read More » 

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From Gregory Hecht and Francois Bannier comes a super fresh, funky and FUN rose from the south of France that officially kicks off the 2009 rose season here at K&L! Strawberry, watermelon, and pomegranate nuances abound in this delectable juicy and dry pink wine that pairs with just about anything! This is a K&L exclusive and one heck of a deal. 12% abv. 

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Château Viranel is a small family run domaine located in the picturesque Languedoc appellation of Saint-Chinian. The domaine's rosé is perfect for an apéritif but is also ideal served throughout a meal because of its richness and volume on the palate. Pretty rose petal color. An intense nose of summer fruits (blackberry, raspberry, blackcurrant) and a fresh and fruity attack. Round mouth, smooth, very elegant. The finish is full-bodied and rich. A truly gastronomic rosé from 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache noir and 20% Cinsault, made by drawing off for Grenache ... Read More » 

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The 2008 Image du Sud Viognier, which is a veritable fruit basket of freshness and levity. Vinified at cool temperatures and completely in stainless steel, this brisk vigonier is redolent of white nectarine, sweet meyer lemon and just a whiff of pretty lilac. Its versatility and modest alcohol (12.5%) make it a great choice to enjoy while lounging poolside, or at the dinner table with perhaps one or two of the following dishes: Bouillabaisse (a traditional fish stew from Marseille), scallops gratin with capers and fresh parsley, or a traditional salad N... Read More » 

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This organically grown merlot is chock full of blackberry fruits, plum and floral notes. Smooth and juicy, with supple fine tannins and no oak whatsover make for pure unadulterated drinking pleasure. This is the little red that could! Enjoy with just about anything..pizza, meatloaf, spaghetti, and be sure to have a couple bottles on hand at all times, as it has been my personal experience that an open bottle of this little gem will not last long. (Mulan Chan, K&L Southern French buyer) 13.5% abv. 

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This elegant and crisp Pinot Rosé hails from Domaine Begude, a small family owned property located high in the foothills of the Pyrenees in the Limoux region of the Languedoc. The long cool growing season here lends itself perfectly to the production of crisp and delicate wines, and this stunning rosé is no exception. More in the style of a Loire Valley Sancerre rosé, this salmon colored pink beauty exhibits nuances of strawberries, plums and cherries, with just a hint of wet stone minerality. Enjoy with charcuterie, grilled tuna, a fresh salad..or just... Read More » 

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70% Syrah and 30% Grenache go into this medium bodied salmon pink number, whose color does little to prepare the taster for such a seriously juicy palate impression. Rich and concentrated, this is also impressively nuanced, and bright acidity makes it an ideal partner to all kinds of foods, fresh fish and white meat, to spicy cuisine. 

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88 points in the Wine Advocate: "'Michel Delhommeau’s 2008 Muscadet de Sevre et Maine Sur Lie Cuvee Saint Vincent is delightfully and refreshingly dominated by citrus, salt, chalk, and green apple. While one can’t call it complex, its combination of textural polish, mouth-watering purity, and invigoration is hard to beat for the price. Enjoy this over the coming 12-18 months." From the village of Monnieres comes this very focused bottling of Muscadet. Raised in gabbro and gneiss soils, which give this wine soft wet minerals notes that are coated with hon... Read More » 

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91 points - Wine Advocate: "The nose of lime, chalk, and sea air will pique your appetite and set you salivating even before it hits the palate or rather, I am inclined to say, before you hit the surface of its seemingly bottomless pool of saline, citric refreshment. The amalgam of fresh lime, grapefruit, rhubarb, salt, citrus pips, and iodine on the palate puts me a bit in mind of certain Gruner Veltliner, but the combination of sheer intensity with alcoholic lightness and this wine’s juicy, effortless elegance, as well as the sheer mineral vocabulary r... Read More » 

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Châteauneuf du Pape legend Andre Brunel fashions this rich, full-bodied Rhone white from 50% Roussanne, 30% Clairette and 20% Grenache Blanc. This Cotes du Rhone Blanc offers aromas of sweet honeysuckle and flavors of apricots, peaches and minerals. Pair with virtually any Provencal fare, including roast chicken, fennel roasted pork loin, brandade or picholine olives! A truly exceptional wine value from the South of France! 13% abv. 

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90-92 points Robert Parker: "The second wine, the 2008 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux, represents 47% of the crop (keep in mind that 17% of the total crop was sold off in bulk), and is composed of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, and the rest mostly Petit Verdot with a tiny dollop of Cabernet Franc. It is a beautiful wine exhibiting classic purity along with red and black fruits intermixed with licorice, tobacco leaf, and floral nuances. Sweet, round tannins, and a lovely forward freshness suggest this stunning second wine should drink well young, ... Read More » 

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Once in a great while, you find wines from the Mâcon so good that tasting them blind you are forced to apply some much higher (and more expensive) appellation to it. Often, such a wine comes from hillside vineyards, with better drainage and cooler nights. This is such a wine, from the slopes below the giant monolith of rock that is Solutré. Domaine Renaud is a small Domaine, making Mâcon, Pouilly-Fuissé and St. Veran from 12 hectares of estate vineyards. Their cellar is modern, and they use upright ovals for many of the wines, and stainless for other... Read More » 

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Once in a great while, you find wines from the Mâcon so good that tasting them blind you are forced to apply some much higher (and more expensive) appellation to it. Often, such a wine comes from hillside vineyards, with better drainage and cooler nights. This is such a wine, from the slopes below the giant monolith of rock that is Solutré. Domaine Renaud is a small Domaine, making Mâcon, Pouilly-Fuissé and St. Veran from 12 hectares of estate vineyards. Their cellar is modern, and they use upright ovals for many of the wines, and stainless for other... Read More » 

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This little baby is a real charmer! Made up of Pinot Noir and Gamay, there are blasting aromatics of bright, spicy red fruits and just a touch of creamy texture through the finish. Definitely a lighter style of rosé, but retaining depth and structure. Fantastic for a summer salad or just on its own. 

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96-98+ points Robert Parker: "A wine for our children's children. Nobody in Bordeaux is more attentive to detail than Alfred Tesseron is at Pontet-Canet....the 2008 will not be close to drinkability for at least a decade, and it should still be in superb form circa 2060. An absolutely amazing effort, it boasts an inky/black/purple color as well as an extraordinary bouquet of creme de cassis, graphite, charcoal, and incense, blockbuster depth, and full-bodied power. The tannins are high, but they are remarkably velvety as well as well-integrated. Sensatio... Read More » 

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There is perhaps no better match for a dozen oysters than this minerally Sancerre from one of the best producers in the region. Textbook Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc, with bright acidity, smoke, citrus and grassiness. Insanely addictive and so so good with shellfish it's almost sick! According to Wine Spectator: "Lively, with nice depth to the lime, pippin apple and herb notes. The finish is solid and flinty. Drink now." (11/09) 

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This is a rarely seen, and delicious blend of 60% Sauvignon Gris and 40% Sauvignon Blanc There is but one hectare (2.2 acres) of blancs planted at La Gatte, dating 1985. The Sauvignon Gris is pink in hue, has thick skins and gives great girth and body ; the Sauvignon Blanc lends much-needed aromatics. Dry, with nice acacia flower and delicate mineral nuances, this wine makes a wonderful aperitif drink or can hold up to all seafood dishes, white meats, sauces, smoked meats and saucisson. Delightful, light, and dry. Perfect summertime sipper. 

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Always a favorite here at K&L, the 2008 Domaine de la Maurelle Cotes du Rhones exhibits juicy berry fruits along with very subtle hints of tapenade, grilled herb and mineral notes. A direct buy makes this an even better deal, but even at a significantly higher price, this delicious Rhone red (based on grenache) would be a steal. You will want a case of this on hand to go with pizza, pasta, ribs, chicken...whatever you tend to eat on, say, a Tuesday! 14%abv. 

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This concentrated and ripe Meursault shows classic nutty notes and a long finish. It is made by an extremely well-respected negociant, from their estate fruit. They had a bit too much wine in the present world economic slow-down, and offered it to Alain Corcia at a terrific price. And thanks to our direct import, we are able to offer it to you as an equally compelling bargain. Of course, we cannot tell you who made it, but there are clues on the label to assist you in figuring it out. 

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We have been buying from the Millet family directly since 1994, and these wines have become favorites with you, our customers. The 2008 Rosé is 100% Pinot Noir and 100% delicious! I love Sancerre Rosé. No other pink can achieve the delicacy and finesse that a Pinot Noir rosé can. A lovely pale salmon color, this is dry and refreshing...and on a hot day in the yard with a nice salad or some goat cheese? That's what I'm talking about. 

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This is a charming blend of 55% grenache blanc and 45% muscat petits grains. Gorgeous floral aromatics and tropical nuances that are never overwhelmed by its muscat nature, this is a dry white wine with nerve and harmony and a fresh vibrant nature about it. Serve as an aperitif with cured meats, soft cheeses and fresh fruit or just sip on a warm afternoon. Fans of viognier and Argentina's torrontes will find great pleasure in this special value. (Keith Mabry, K&L Hollywood) 11.5% abv 

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92 points in the Wine Advocate: "On the strength of their 2008 Sancerre Les Coutes Nicolas Reverdy’s widow Sophie and son Pascal are not letting family tragedy or challenging weather interfere with rendering exceptional examples of their appellation. Grapefruit, lime, mint, sage, wood smoke, and crushed stone in the nose lead to a palate of exuberant brightness, delicacy (at 12.6% natura alcohol), yet oily richness, and boasting a depth of chalk, salt, iodine, and shellfish-like nuances that simply has to be tasted to be believed. If you don’t want to b... Read More » 

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In addition to producing delicious Rhone reds, Chateau de Montfaucon releases a limited amount of a stunning Côtes du Rhône blanc that sells out every year. This top cuvee is named in honor of winemaker and owner Rodolphe de Pins grandmother, who managed the estate for over 60 years and was a huge force in the development of the estate. The 2008 Comtesse Madeleine is composed of 30% Marsanne, 40% Viognier, 10% each of Clairette, Bourboulenc and Picpoul. All of the grapes are picked by hand in 20 kg cases and pressed directly. After the juice has settl... Read More » 

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92-94+ points Robert Parker: "The earthy, smoky notes intermixed with notions of black fruits and road tar found in this blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot are classic Graves traits. Sweet, dense fruit, with tremendous opulence, a layered mouthfeel, and excellent purity, freshness, and ripe tannins are displayed in abundance in this beautifully made offering from proprietor Helene Garcin. It should age effortlessly for 20 years." (04/09) 91-93 points Wine Enthusiast: "A wine that offers all the right characters. The fruit has a lively, vivid... Read More » 

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95-97 points Robert Parker: "The 2008 exhibits superb minerality as well as the delicacy of a great culinary preparation, packed and stacked with flavor, yet light on its feet. The 2008 will compete, perhaps eclipse the sensational 2005 and 2006. A dense ruby/purple color is followed by notes of charcoal, graphite, black currants, sweet cherries, spice box, and subtle earth. The wine possesses super purity, a medium to full-bodied, gorgeous texture, ripe, sweet tannins, and a layered mouthfeel. The acidity provides freshness, vibrancy, and delineation to... Read More » 

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An expressive and exotic rosé, this manages to retain its signature terroir and balance between fruit and acidity. With bold flavors of peach and spiced strawberry flavors, the wine is perfect for summertime fun. 

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This elegant and crisp sauvignon blanc hails from Domaine Begude, a small family owned property located high in the foothills of the Pyrenees in the Limoux region of the Languedoc. The long cool growing season here lends itself perfectly to the production of crisp and delicate wines, and this sauvignon blanc is no exception. More in the style of a Loire Valley Sancerre, with its rapier sharp mineral laden nose and fresh citrus fruits on the palate, this is the perfect accompaniment to grilled fish, oysters, or just by itself! Make this one your house wh... Read More » 

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90-92 points Robert Parker: "The wine is opaque purple to the rim, with tremendously sweet black raspberry and blackberry fruit intermixed with charcoal, incense, and a hint of toasty oak. Full-bodied with layers of fruit, sweet tannin, remarkable density, and a long, smooth, velvety-textured finish, this sleeper of the vintage should drink beautifully for 8-10 years." (04/09) 87-90 points Wine Spectator: "Intense tar and licorice aromas, with lots of fruit. Full-bodied, with silky, refined tannins and a long, pretty finish." (04/09) Please note - 2008... Read More » 

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Robert Parker says: "A chunky, straightforward, monolithic Pomerol, the 2008 Plince reveals good depth, but not a great deal of character. It reveals a rustic side along with good flesh and pure, plum, black cherry, and berry fruit." Wine Spectator had this to say: "Some good berry and cherry fruit, with medium body and a clean and simple finish." Alex Pross K&L Wine Club Buyer: "Pomerol is considered the "Burgundy" of Bordeaux because the wines come from much smaller domaines than the rest of Bordeaux, cost more on average than other regions in Bordeaux... Read More » 

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94-97 points Robert Parker: "This is the greatest Clinet since the incredible duo made by the late Jean-Michel Arcaute in 1989 and 1990. The dense purple-colored 2008 offers up beautiful floral, blackberry, and pen ink-like notes, exceptional intensity, that multilayered texture that seems to be commonplace in the top 2008 Pomerols, silky but elevated tannins, good freshness, precision, and nuance, a substantial size, and an extremely long finish with not a hard edge to be found. It should evolve for 30+ years." (04/09) 92-94 points Wine Enthusiast: "Fi... Read More » 

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St-Veran comes from vineyards with more limestone than the Macon, and is always a bit richer on the palate. This is no exception, as it is richer and bigger than either of their Mâcons, with fresh apple and pear notes and lovely Chardonnay fruit character. (Ketih Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer, 06/09) 

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A sommelier by training, in 1992 Eric took over his family's estate and orchards. His goal is to revolutionize the cider industry and bring it into restaurants, high-end retail and export markets. A close friend of his, Didier Dagueneau, the icon wine-maker in Pouilly-sur-Loire, has encouraged him down the path of producing ciders from apples and pears that are like no others. Ciders that make one draw comparisons to fine vintage wine. The core of Bordelet's estate is the 1.5 hectares of antique varietal apple and pear trees that are 40-50 years old. H... Read More » 

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95-97 points Robert Parker: "An undeniably great Montrose, after some time in wood, the 2008 should achieve the heights of the 2003, 1990, and 1989. Stylistically different from those wines, the 2008 harvest took place between September 29 and October 15, and yields were a modest 44 hectoliters per hectare. This superb terroir west of the Gironde River possesses a remarkable amount of gravel in the soil base. Sixty percent of the production made it into the 2008 Montrose, and the person responsible for so many great Haut-Brions, Jean-Bernard Delmas, came... Read More » 

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Named for Balthazar Albrecht, one of the fouding fathers of this well-regarded estate. This is a serious white to consider for your Thanksgiving meal, as it delivers amazing complexity and body (think white Burgundy) at a very reasonable cost. This wine, made 100% from Pinot Blanc, is unoaked and fresh with a soft totally dry apple fruit and layers of subtle mineral and fine acid. A killer white with turkey and all the trimmings. 

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90-92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Initially rustic and earthy, this wine does show some good, solid fruit. The tannins are smooth, polished, coming into balance with the fruit." (04/09) 88-90 points Neal Martin's Wine Journal: "This has a light brambly nose with better-integrated oak than some other Margaux wines, with scents of blackberry, smoke and graphite. This is an impressive Margaux ’08: good fruit concentration, well balanced, high acidity but in synch with the rest of the wine, very pure, fresh and taut on the black cherry finish. This is a better... Read More » 

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In this region, the best vineyards are the ones deignated for the highly-prized Pouilly Fuissé appelation. Here, the best sites, with the highest limestone content, produce wines of popise, and balnce, in the hands of the best winemakers. This shows all of that, including white flowers, an extremely pretty finish and a richness that is balanced by the focus and minerality. This is, quite simply, lovely., and extremely well-priced for an estate-grown, hand-harvested Pouilly-fuissé, thanks to our direct relationship with the grower. (Keith Wollenberg, ... Read More » 

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96-98 points Robert Parker: "In Bruno Borie’s words, the 2008 Ducru Beaucaillou is 'well above 2004, with much more structure than 2007, and more sensuality than 2006.' I would add that it is even better than that, and as profound as the 2005. Approximately 33% of the crop made it into Ducru, which came in at 13.1% natural alcohol. This 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot blend reveals a dense opaque purple color as well as a gorgeously sweet bouquet of spring flowers, creme de cassis, blackberry liqueur, licorice, espresso roast, and spice. A testamen... Read More » 

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Loire rosé. Kind of a generic unimposing name for a wine that is this incredibly tasty. The Tijou family, proprietors of Chateau Soucherie, has a long history as "viticulteurs" in the Loire Valley region near Angers. In fact, they have practiced their craft, father to son, since 1780. In this rosé their experience with cabernet is evident. Strawberry and herb aromas rise up from the glass. On the palate these are echoed, along with a nice licorice note. Enjoy with picnic foods like chicken salad, smoked fish, green olives and un-aged cheeses. 

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Domaine Jean-Pierre et Jean-François Quénard own 15 hectares (37 acres) of vineyard around the village of Chignin. The Damoiselles or young lady cuvée (the Quenard's have four daughters) is made from 30-year-old Roussanne vines grown on the steep, chalk rich hillside slopes of Chignin. The grapes are hand-harvested parcel by parcel, and undergo a long fermentation in stainless steel. Malolactic fermentation helps give the wine additional richness on the palate. The wine has lots of fruit on the nose, with creamy apricot and white peach rising from the gl... Read More » 

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An elegant, refined dry, organic Alsatian Gewürztraminer. The Roland Schmitt Glintberg vineyard is located in Bergbieten and is essentially the same terroir as the Grand Cru vineyard Altenberg de Bergbieten except for its slightly more easterly exposure. That distinction means the wine costs about half as much as the Grand Cru. Its spicy nose is complemented by tropical fruit and mineral notes from bouquet to the lively palate. 

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90-93 points Robert Parker: "This estate has been fashioning terrific wines over recent vintages, and the 2008 is an opulent, dense purple-hued effort displaying sweet creme de cassis fruit intermixed with hints of tapenade, licorice, and roasted herbs. It exhibits fabulously pure fruit, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and a flamboyant, almost exotic richness. Very ripe, pure, and long, this will be a wine to drink young, but given past examples, it should be capable of lasting 15-20 years. It is a fabulous sleeper of the vintage." (04/09) Please note - 2008 B... Read More » 

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