origin: France

Henri Goutorbe Champagne Blend Cuvée Prestige

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Henri Goutorbe
Fanciful Name: Cuvée Prestige
Varietal: Champagne Blend
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Champagne
Retail Price: $65.00

Tasting Notes: A grower cuvee Champagne from three vineyards in Ay. Fresh, brisk apple with creamy almond, the savory palate works with roasted white fish and mushrooms.
Henri Goutorbe Champagne Blend Cuvée Prestige

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Domaine Etienne Daulny Sauvignon Blanc 2022

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Domaine Etienne Daulny
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Sancerre
Retail Price: $29.00

Tasting Notes: This sancerre has an amazing balance of acidity and minerality with subtle notes of melon and pineapple. The elegant layers of flavor do not disappoint from the beginning to the end.
Domaine Etienne Daulny Sauvignon Blanc 2022

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Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Blend Cuvée Brut

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Piper-Heidsieck
Fanciful Name: Cuvée Brut
Varietal: Champagne Blend
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Champagne
Retail Price: $70.00

Tasting Notes: Reflecting the house style, this blend of wines produced from multiple parcels providing a cross section of the region's terroir, the wine is brilliant pale gold in the glass, with a fine and persistent mousse. The extended bottle aging provides multiple layers of tree fruit and toasted nuts. In the mouth, it is supple and lively. A great example of an attractive house style, from one of the region's leading producers.
Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Blend Cuvée Brut

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Xavier Grenache Rouge  2020

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Xavier
Fanciful Name: Rouge 
Varietal: Grenache
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Chateauneuf du Pape
Retail Price: $68.99

Tasting Notes: A lovely example of what one of the Rhône Valley's top appellations is capable of producing. A bright saturated purple in the glass, the nose and palate are highlighted by berry and cherry fruit, with hints of spice. The palate reflects the nose, with warmth and spice, in addition to the exquisite red fruit.
Xavier Grenache Rouge  2020

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Georges Cartier Champagne Blend Tradition Brut

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Georges Cartier
Fanciful Name: Tradition Brut
Varietal: Champagne Blend
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Champagne
Retail Price: $61.00

Tasting Notes: With a majority of the wine produced using pinot meunier, the fruit really shines in this outstanding example of high-quality Champagne. Brilliant pale gold, with a fine and delicate mousse, the nose and palate showcase the superb fruit, as well as the extended aging in bottle. Complexity and lovely fruit are the dominant aspects of this superb sparkler.
Georges Cartier Champagne Blend Tradition Brut

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Domaine Yves Cuilleron Viognier Les Vignes d’à Côté 2020

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Domaine Yves Cuilleron
Fanciful Name: Les Vignes d'à Côté
Varietal: Viognier
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes
Retail Price: $29.00

Tasting Notes: Made from grapes at the edge of Condrieu, the depth and concentration is amazing for a wine at this price. Juicy and fresh and full of peach, apricot, citrus and honeysuckle, it does not overpower the palate. A delicious, mouthwatering example from Cuilleron, perfect for sipping or to accompany any manner of shellfish.
Domaine Yves Cuilleron Viognier Les Vignes d’à Côté 2020

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La Belle Angèle Chardonnay 2022

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La Belle Angèle
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Vin de France
Retail Price: $11.99

Tasting Notes: This unoaked chardonnay is a lighter and easier drinking style but doesn’t skimp on the aromatics. Notes of crisp, juicy apple, pear, and fresh tropical fruits like pineapple and kiwi erupt on the palate.
La Belle Angèle Chardonnay 2022

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Domaine des Terres Gentilles Chardonnay Vieilles Vignes 2022

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Domaine des Terres Gentilles
Fanciful Name: Vieilles Vignes
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Bourgogne
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: An exemplary food-pairing wine. Its mouthfeel is buttery, a little creamy but with bursts of apple and crisp melon. This Burgundy wine lingers for a while, leaving a vibrant vein of minerality on the finish.
Domaine des Terres Gentilles Chardonnay Vieilles Vignes 2022

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Cambos-Féret

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Cambos-Féret
Fanciful Name: Symphonie
Varietal: Bordeaux White
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Bordeaux
Retail Price: $11.99

Tasting Notes: This is a blend of semillon and sauvignon blanc from Bordeaux. Notes of lychee, candied fruits like peaches, and apricot jump out of the glass. A mild sweetness makes this the perfect companion to any cheese plate, curry or a stellar finish to any meal.
Cambos-Féret

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Après Rosé Blend 2021

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Après
Varietal: Rosé Blend
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $20.00

Tasting Notes: Composed of gamay and mondeuse, this rosé hails from a hillside in southeast France below a Massif. Crafted with whole clusters, this pale pink is dry and lively with aromas and flavors of strawberries and talc. 
Après Rosé Blend 2021

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Franck et Oliver Mousset Caladoc Tendance Rosé 2022

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Franck et Oliver Mousset
Fanciful Name: Tendance Rosé
Varietal: Caladoc
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Mediterranée
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: Another classic French rosé. Overwhelming notes of bright cherries and raspberries. The finish has an almost-dairy-like texture to it making it linger long after, beckoning you to take another sip.
Franck et Oliver Mousset Caladoc Tendance Rosé 2022

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Château Soucherie Cabernet Franc Cuvée L’Astrée 2021

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Château Soucherie
Fanciful Name: Cuvée L'Astrée
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Rosé de Loire
Retail Price: $25.00

Tasting Notes: Don't be fooled by this wine’s delicate pale color. Crafted from 100% gamay, this wine bursts from the glass with lively cranberry and strawberry aromas and a lengthy mineral-driven finish.
Château Soucherie Cabernet Franc Cuvée L’Astrée 2021

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