France

One of the most important wine countries that is responsible, either through production or imitation, for much of what is made today around the globe, from still to sparkling, dry to sweet, regular to fortified.

One of the greatest strengths of France as a wine producing country is the diversity of its climate. Champagne in the North is a cool continental, Bordeaux is Maritime, while the Languedoc in the South has a hot Mediterranean climate. Overlaid is the variety of soil types that, combined, contribute to the notion of terroir — the sense of place.

Last, but certainly not least, France’s appellation system, which was created in the early 20th Century to define wine regions and their boundaries and impose strict rules around winemaking practices, is a model for other wine regions. Protecting the names of French wines and guaranteeing the quality and provenance of the products themselves are its key objectives. Most other wine countries have designed appellation systems based on the French one.

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  • Mixed-Case-Loire-Valley-Sauvignon-Blanc

    Mixed Case – Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc

    All three wines in today’s mixed case come from Domaine de la Villaudiere, a small 15-hectare estate owned by Jean Marie Reverdy and Sons overlooking the pretty village of Verdigny. This unique location offers stunning views of the famous Sancerre hill and its vineyards. We think you will enjoy exploring these different expressions of Sauvignon Blanc found in the Loire Valley.

    $45.75
  • Baudry-Dutour-Cuvee-Marie-Justine-Rosé

    Baudry Dutour Cuvee Marie Justine Rosé 2022

    The 2022 Baudry-Dutour Cuvée Marie Justine exemplifies what we love about Rosé. With a pale, salmon-hued colour, the wine displays a bouquet of fresh citrus and strawberries with notes of tangerine, peaches and hints of white summer flowers. The palate is dry, balanced and elegant with restrained alcohol and a mouth-watering finish. New vibrant label for 2022!

    $23.50
  • Chateau Les Barraillots Margaux 2016

    Chateau Les Barraillots Margaux 2017

    Chateau Les Barraillots is the last small wine producer in the village of Margaux and one of only a few “Crus Artisans” in the Margaux appellation. The vineyard was purchased from Palmer and Durfort in 1928 and 1933. It is situated among the highest elevations in the commune and the soil type is permeable gravel. The modest house and winery are a quarter of a mile away, on the outskirts of town. The Martin family used to raise dairy cows there, not only for the income derived from the milk, but also for the manure used in the vineyard. Yannick Martin, who took over from his father in 2014, still uses exclusively cow manure as fertilizer, today, though the cattle are gone from the property.

    $49.95
  • Chateau-Les-Vieux-Ormes-Lalande-de-Pomerol

    Chateau Les Vieux Ormes Lalande de Pomerol 2019

    Lalande de Pomerol is an emerging satellite to the more famous Pomerol. Once considered the poor cousin to Pomerol, Lalande has garnered considerable attention over the past 20 years. A small stream, the Barbanne, is all that separates the two zones, yet many of the vineyards within Lalande share the same geology with Pomerol.

    $32.95
  • Chateau-Tessendey-Fronsac

    Chateau Tessendey Fronsac 2020

    Flowers, cherries, black raspberries, espresso, and cocoa open the perfume. On the palate, the wine is equally interesting with its fresh sweet, red fruits, soft, supple-textured mid-palate and vibrant, cherry and cocoa oriented finish.

    $32.95
  • Chateau-Tessendey-Fronsac

    Chateau Tessendey Fronsac 6 pk 2020

    Flowers, cherries, black raspberries, espresso, and cocoa open the perfume. On the palate, the wine is equally interesting with its fresh sweet, red fruits, soft, supple-textured mid-palate and vibrant, cherry and cocoa oriented finish.

    $32.95
  • Domaine-Dampt-Chablis

    Domaine Dampt Chablis 2021

    Domaine Daniel Dampt is one of the most well-regarded Chablis producers, creating wines of exceptional purity and freshness. Chablis is 100% Chardonnay grown on soils with fossilized shellfish. Because of that, the wine is a perfect pairing for oysters. Fresh lemon and green apple, an elegant minerality, with a lively finish. Fresh, elegant and concentrated. Drink now and over the next 4 years.

    $47.95
  • Domaine-de-la-Guicharde-Massif-dUchaux-Cuvee-Genest

    Domaine de la Guicharde Massif d’Uchaux Cuvee Genest 2019

    70% Grenache, 30% Syrah. The wine shows moderate to deep ruby red colour, with an almost purple hue indicative of its youth. A complex and rich mix of aroma’s, including black cherry, tapenade (black olive puree) crab apple, plum, cranberry and stewed strawberry fruit, with subtle licorice and mint. On the palate, the wine mirrors the nose, although the fruits tend to show a little more of a black nature than the pretty nose would imply. Some salty, black licorice notes on the finish, as well as a bit of alcoholic weight (15.5%).

    $24.95
  • Domaine de la Villaudiere Sancerre 2022

    Sancerre, in the upper Loire Valley, is the benchmark for Sauvignon Blanc in Europe — crisp and fruity, with racy acidity. The soil is composed of limestone and fossilized seashells, which gives the wine an unmistakable minerality. This wine displays a limpid, pale yellow hue with golden highlights. Expressive on the nose, combining floral fragrances with aromas of white peach and exotic fruit (pineapple, passion fruit). Well-balanced and honest on entry, the wine is underpinned by freshness and powerful, long-lasting acidity on the finish, revealing a lovely minerality.

    $41.95
  • Domaine-FonDomaine-Font-de-Courtedune-Chateauneuf-du-Papet-de-Courtedune-Chateauneuf-du-Pape

    Domaine Font de Courtedune Chateauneuf du Pape 2020

    We recently discovered the small production estate Domaine Font de Courtedune, and just in time! The estate has been getting very strong international reviews, and we are allocated just two small allotments of this 2020 vintage. It is a wonderful expression of Grenache and the appellation as a whole.

    $68.95
  • domaine-jean-monnier-meursault-la-barre

    Domaine Jean Monnier Meursault la Barre 2017

    This climat is a former quarry and is named for the size of a stone facing. This wine has an elegant nose showing white flowers and citrus, and a palate that is both lively as well as dense, ample and powerful. Notes of butter and brioche come through and linger on the long fresh finish.

    $125.00
  • Domaine-Lapalus-Macon-Milly-Lamartine-White

    Domaine Lapalus Macon Milly Lamartine White 2022

    Domaine Lapalus is a small 17-hectare family run vineyard that has been passed down from generation to generation. They focus on strong environmental practices (certified HVE or High Environmental Value since 2015). Their parcel of 5 hectares in the Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine Village appellation is carefully harvested and vinified in stainless steel with an extended period of aging on the fine lees. The goal is to create a wine that is fresh, floral and aromatic and is easy to enjoy.

    $31.95
  • Domaine-Lapalus-Macon-Milly-Lamartine-White

    Domaine Lapalus Macon Milly Lamartine White 6 pk 2021

    Domaine Lapalus is a small 17-hectare family run vineyard that has been passed down from generation to generation. They focus on strong environmental practices (certified HVE or High Environmental Value since 2015). Their parcel of 5 hectares in the Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine Village appellation is carefully harvested and vinified in stainless steel with an extended period of aging on the fine lees. The goal is to create a wine that is fresh, floral and aromatic and is easy to enjoy.

    $31.90
  • Domaine-Robert-Vic-Mas-de-la-Source-Sauvignon

    Domaine Robert Vic Mas de la Source Sauvignon 2022

    The name “La Source” (the stream in French) and the image of a river fish on the label point to the esthetic and practice of the estate, which strives to reflect the natural environment from which the wines have evolved, as well as addressing the ecologically sustainable principles which guide their endeavor.

    $21.95
  • Domaine-Saint-Michel-Cotes-du-Rhone

    Domaine Saint Michel Cotes du Rhone 2022

    An outstanding cuvée from a small family estate, in a fantastic vintage. Run by the Boyers from their Medieval fortified house in the Rhone valley. A delicious, classic red from southern Rhone. Made from Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan, it is fresh and fruity.

    $21.50
  • Domaine-Thenard-Givry-Cellier-aux-Moines

    Domaine Thenard Givry Cellier aux Moines 2019

    With a southerly exposure, this 3.22 hectare vineyard is a mix of clay and lime. Oak barrels are used in fermentation bringing about soft and subtle tannins. The “Cellier aux Moines” parcel is very old with records dating back to 1258. With a terrific currant color, and a rich, intense fruit bouquet with aromas of ripe dark berries, this Pinot Noir has lots of sweet, pure fruit on the palate. It is a beautifully balanced, velvety wine that offers good power, backend persistence and a lingering finish. This is a wine that can be enjoyed after a long aging period.

    $59.95
  • Marcel-Cabelier-Cotes-du-Jura-Trousseau

    Marcel Cabelier Cotes du Jura Trousseau 2022

    The Côtes du Jura appellation encompasses the entire vineyard area of the Jura. The grape variety Trousseau (also known as Bastardo) comprises about 5% of the total vineyard plantings and is one of the regions signature varieties. If you enjoy Pinot Noir, you are likely to also appreciate the complex and earthy character of Trousseau. The 2020 vintage was a warm vintage in Jura and the resulting wines are fuller and richer than previous examples. Expected a cherry red wine which shows distinct aromas of strawberry jam, black cherries, violets, tea and spice. The palate is very juicy and refined with notes of ripe red fruits and underbrush with a lingering, mouth-watering finish.

    $31.95
  • Marcel-Cabelier-LEtoile-Chardonnay

    Marcel Cabelier L’Etoile Chardonnay 2020

    L’Etoile is a very small Appellation within the Jura region, so named as it’s limestone rich soils contain fossils that mirror the 5 points of a star. As well, the village is surrounded by 5 hills which also mimic the star formation.

    $32.95
  • Racine-Pinot-Noir

    Racine Pinot Noir 2022

    Made from Pinot Noir grown at vineyards located between 300 and 400 metres in Limoux. Softly-textured, juicy, crunchy red fruit with just a hint of tobacco leaf and winter spice, this is an eminently drinkable and pleasurable pinot. The best places to produce this delicate grape variety are always on the cool side, and here the altitude of the vineyard and influence from the ocean slow down the ripening season and keep the alcohol levels relatively low and the acidity lively. An extremely appealing pinot for both Burgundy lovers and red wine fans in general.

    $24.50

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