$33
France: Burgundy: Givry : Côte Chalonnaise
Pinot Noir
MED-BODIED, RUSTIC, STRAWBERRY, SOUR CHERRY, BLACKBERRY, EARTH, NO OAK
Delicious Burgundian Pinot Noir made in a traditional, rustic style by the Parize family, who have been making wine in Givry for six generations with a focus on quality (grapes are hand-selected/harvested and hand-sorted first in the vineyard and then winery) and lutte raisoneé farming methods (a form of organic viticulture that does not use agrochemicals unless absolutely necessary).
Drink now - 2032; decant for 30 min.
ECOLOGY : Organic (Lutte Raisonneé)
PAIRING : Beef Bourguignon Pie
*Low Sulfite
*Age-worthy
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FRANCE : BURGUNDY : CÔTES D'AUXERRE
Chardonnay
MED-FULL-BODIED, GREEN APPLE, CITRUS, PEACH, APRICOT, LEES, USED FRENCH OAK
Édouard Lepesme is among a small group of winemakers working to change the public’s perception of the Côtes D’Auxerre (neighbor to the much more famous Chablis region) as a source of only high-yield, inexpensive wines: his entry level Chardonnay — which is decadent yet lean, and incredibly affordable for this price point — speaks for itself. Hand-harvested; fermentation in used oak barrels w/ natural yeast; aged 9 months on lees in ½ barrel and ½ stainless steel.
ECOLOGY : Organic, Biodynamic
PAIRING : Tuna Niçoise Salad
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FRANCE : BEAUJOLAIS
Gamay
MED-BODIED, STRAWBERRY, RED CHERRY, CRANBERRY, PLUM, EARTH, BLACK PEPPER, NO OAK
FARMING : Conventional
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FRANCE : BURGUNDY : POUILLY FUISSE
Pouilly-Fuisse
MED-BODIED, LEMON, LIME, GREEN APPLE, PEAR, HONEY, STONE, NO OAK
Est. 1859, the house of Louis Jadot is not only among the largest producers of estate Burgundies in the Côte d’Or, owning close to 140 acres of vineyards from 24 of the region’s most prestigious sites – but is also one of the most esteemed exporters of premium Burgundies today.
This Premier Cru Pouilly Fuisse is especially lovely – vibrant and fresh, it has sharp acidity and elegant mineral and citrus tones, making it a perfect companion for poultry and seafood dishes. Drink now - 2030.
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Crab, Lemon, and Chili Pasta
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$30
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : BEAUJOLAIS
Gamay Noir
LIGHT-MEDIUM BODIED, RED FRUIT, JUICY, EASY, NO OAK
Extremely juicy, it is bursting with red fruit, full of fresh cherries and raspberries with just a hint of spice and bitterness on the finish. Very smooth—it goes down easy. Simple. Serve chilled.
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Fish & Sausages
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FRANCE : BURGUNDY : CHITRY
Chardonnay
MED-BODIED, YELLOW PEAR, CITRUS, WET STONE, GREEN APPLE, LIGHT HONEY, NO OAK
For Burgundian whites of great character and amazing value, look to Chitry (a neighboring appellation to Chablis). Linear and precise, 'Constance' has fresh acidity, delicate fruit, and striking, 10/10 minerality. A dead ringer for Chablis!
WINEMAKING : Low-intervention: fermented in tank w/ natural yeasts; very little SO2 added; no filtration; aged on lees in tank
FARMING : Sustainable: no chemicals used in vineyard; grapes are hand-harvested
PAIRING : Crispy Artichokes Hearts
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FRANCE : BURGUNDY : CHABLIS
Chardonnay
MED-BODIED, MINERAL, LINEAR, GREEN APPLE, CITRUS, PEAR, SALT, NO OAK
Densely packed, ripe, and penetrating, this stunning Chablis from Patrick Piuze's village-level "Terroir" series has a nice fruity attack and salty umami finish. Sourced from a single-vineyard site named 'Des Couvert' that lies in a cool corridor next to 1er Cru Vaulorent on the north facing side of the Grand Cru hill, 'Découverte' is typically the last wine of the series to be harvested.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Light Fish & Shellfish
$28
FRANCE : BURGUNDY : COTE CHALONNAISE
Pinot Noir, Gamay
MED-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, RASPBERRY, CINAMON, EARTH, MINERAL, SOME NEW OAK
This elegant blend of gamay (⅔) and pinot noir (⅓) made in the traditional Burgundian passtetoutgrains style comes from masterful father-daughter team Paul and Marie Jacqueson. A living testatment to Burgundian dedication, innovation, and family legacy, the Jacqueson domaine was founded in 1947 by Paul's Father Henri, and today spans 12 hectares in the Côte Chalonnaisee – an oft-overlooked Burgundian apellation where one can still find extreme high-value wines.
These wines are not to be missed … drink them while they're still affordable!
FARMING : Sustainable; minimal vine treatments
WINEMAKING : 25% new oak
PAIRING : Pan-Fried Rainbow Trout
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FRANCE : BURGUNDY
Chardonnay
DRY, MEDIUM BODIED, MINERAL, WHITE FRUIT, POWERFUL, OAK
This modern-styled white Burgundy is pretty and seamless, with good persistence, lots of green and yellow apples, and hints of bright lemon zest. Creamy texture with notes of fresh butter on the palate. Recommend opening 30 mins before serving.
ECOLOGY : Organic
PAIRING : Seafood & Poultry