Intense and complex, this fresh, mineral wine with hints of grapefruit is a perfect match for seafood, grilled light fish and goat cheese. The Sancerre Blanc vines are planted in communes within the Sancerre appellation. ... more
Bottled three weeks before I tasted it in late June, Fevre's 2012 Chablis Champ Royaux - based, as usual, on purchased fruit - offers a juicy amalgam of honeydew and lime on a glossy palate, ... more
Color: Initially dark, ruby red, during maturation it loses intensity and takes on a warmer tone. Bouquet: Mesmerizing scent, redolent of violets. Taste: Warm, dry, and harmonious with plumy fruit flavors and an aristocratic oak ... more
In spite of the fact that the 2011 Black Slate is produced from 60% Grenache (60-year-old vines) and 40% Carignan (80-year-old vines) aged 12 months in tank, foudre and used barrels, it tastes like a ... more