$54
FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY
Malbec (Côt), Gamay, Gascón
MED-BODIED, DARK FRUIT, VIOLET, BAKING SPICE, EARTH, SMOKE, USED OAK
Julien Courtois and his partner have Heidi Kuka have worked tirelessly to restore a neglected 4.5 hectare estate of 40 year old vines in Sologne, where they recognized the land’s potential despite the condition of its long-damaged soils. Courtois has since succeeded in producing a slew compelling, terroir-driven natural wines from this small but mighty estate; the elegant and concentrated ‘Ancestral’ is a fine example of his best work. Give it ~30 mins to open & reveal its magic.
PAIR WITH: Pot-au-feu (French Beef Stew)
ECOLOGY: Biodynamic
*Low Sulfur
$10.00
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ITALY : PIEDMONT : BAROLO
Nebbiolo
FULL-BODIED, RIPE CHERRY, FLORAL, PLUM, LICORICE, OAK PRESENT
The Scavino family’s winemaking philosophy is based on a deep respect for their home region and a multi-generational passion for farming, which shows — the winery was established in 1921 and is now famous throughout the Barolo region. For a wine that carries some heft, this bottle is elegant, complex, bold, and has great potential for ageing.
ECOLOGY : Conventional
PAIR WITH : Gorgonzola Piccante
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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