This week we’ve pulled six really beautiful reds and whites from France and Italy.
Hope to see you on Saturday!
THE WINES:
Fournier Sancerre Grand Cuvee 2018 (Loire)
$44.99 a bottle
Fournier’s 2018 Grande Cuvée Sancerre hails from the village of Verdigny in the heart of Sancerre where Domaine Fournier is located. This Grande Cuvée, also known as La Chaudouillonné, comes from selected vineyards grown on the village’s famous Caillottes terroir, which is unique to Verdigny. This special terroir imparts a beautiful golden hue, intense aromatics, and a ripe, full mouthfeel of candied citrus and explosive minerality to the 2018 Fournier Grande Cuvée Sancerre.
Domaine Pattes Loup Chablis Vente d'Ange 2019 (Burgundy)
$54.99 a bottle
In a region as old as Chablis not a lot really ever changes. That’s frankly much of the charm. Sometimes though, a young perspective is just fresh enough to liven things up, and make you feel the excitement of the very first time. Pattes Loup did that for Chablis. Natural wine kids love it, and choosy parents do too.
Ch de Durette Julienas Colline des Mauilles 2016 (Beaujolais)
$21.99 a bottle
The Les Mouilles vineyard is located in the northeast part of Juliénas near the border of Saint-Amour. Vines are planted facing south in soils that are dominated by volcanic schist with a proportion of heavy clay in the subsoil. Vines are trained in the traditional gobelet system of Beaujolais and harvested by hand. This vineyard gives a spicier expression of gamay with aCool spring temperatures led to a later-than-average bud break, which proved to be a blessing in disguise as a major hailstorm swept through the region in late May decimating about 2000 hectares. Had bud break happened on schedule, the result of this metrological event could've been much worse. A moderate, dry summer, with cool nights, continued through September offering the estate ideal conditions for harvest. The 2016 vintage can be compared most recently to 2014 in terms of freshness, elegance and structure, with riper fruit character (but not as ripe as 2015) to provide a bit of voluptuousness on the palate. hint of white pepper.
Boschis Dogliani Dolcetto San Martino 2019 (Piedmont)
$29.99 a bottle
Vinous: 93 points
The 2019 Dogliani Superiore Vigne Sori' San Martino is a big, dense wine. Black cherry, smoke, tobacco, game, incense, dried herbs and rose petal build in a Dogliani that exudes power and breadth. Another year or two in bottle will help soften the formidable tannins. Readers will find a wine of tremendous distinction.
Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva 2017 (Tuscany)
$64.99 a bottle
Vinous:95 points
The 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia is incredibly polished and sophisticated. Silky tannins give the 2017 its racy, sleek personality. Over the last year, the 2017 has really settled into a gorgeous place. There is plenty of vintage 2017 intensity, but Rancia is distinctly medium in body and restrained. The wilder side of Sangiovese, one of the signatures of Rancia and Fèlsina more broadly, tastes a bit baked out. I can't wait to see how the 2017 develops over the coming years and decades. Drinking window: 2025 - 2042
Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2017 (Tuscany)
Regular price: $59.99
SALE PRICE: $49.99
James Suckling: 94 points
Very attractive floral and fresh aromas to the plums and cherries, following through to the palate. Flavorful and gorgeous, yet lively and focused. Lovely 2017. Drink now or hold.
