Gold. Light. Eternal. Ephemeral... These words describe the Champagnes of Jean Laurent. Jean's family has been growing wine in the village of Celles-sur-Ource for more than 1,000 years. The estate is situated in the Aube,... Read More
100% Chardonnay. Considered by Jean Manciat to be his best site, Franclieu is an east-facing parcel of 30-35-year-old vines on a stony slope featuring clay-limestone soils. As for all Manciat wines, whole clusters are harvested... Read More
Expressive nose with aromas of pink grapefruit and exotic fruits (peach, mango). Balanced palate with richness, freshness, structure and a long and fruity finish.
This new cuvée is a blend of equal parts Chardonnay & Savagnin. The wine gets prolonged skin contact, but is topped up regularly (ouillé) to prevent oxidation.
A blend of Chardonnay from the Jura and the Mâconnais plus 30% Riesling from a biodynamic vineyard in Alsace, co-fermented. Élevage occurs over one year in 7-10 year-old barriques.
A mix of both oak and natural spice notes adds breadth to the ripe aromas of violet and plum. The supple, cool and restrained medium-bodied flavors brim with dry extract on the mineral-infused, intense and complex finish that... Read More
On the nose, aromas of citrus and orange blossom. A very pure palate, with delicate notes of mandarin; a fresh wine with a very beautiful mineral energy.
This Prestige cuvee blended with 50% Meunier and 50% Chardonnay, some of which is produced from vines of over 70 years old, is patiently aged across many years in the darkness of our cellars and reveals the superb alchemy between... Read More
Resulting from the subtle blend of Pinot Meunier (70%) and Chardonnay (30%), this authentic cuvee, a reflection of family know-how, reveals a surprising bouquet of aromas expressing the fruity tones of black grapes as well as... Read More
Resulting from the subtle blend of Pinot Meunier (70%) and Chardonnay (30%), this authentic cuvee, a reflection of family know-how, reveals a surprising bouquet of aromas expressing the fruity tones of black grapes as well as... Read More
The contact in the palate is supple and fresh, with a creamy and melted effervescence. The Champagne develops a pulpy and crisp fruity matter, sustained by a fresh acidity reminding those of lemon and pink grapefruit. The middle... Read More
Wild black forest aromas, this is a wine full of sweetness and intensity. A deliciously rich and moreish style and the obvious alcohol is beautifully coated by the fruit. A hedonistic wine showing the very best of merlot (44%)... Read More
The grapes undergo a short spontaneous fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Bottled a few months after harvest after a light filtration.
Tasting Notes
Crunchy and fruity, a truly chuggable red! Best served... Read More
The Black Label's brilliant color recalls the characteristic tones of the Pinot Noir, with glints of amber. It is lively in the flute, with a fine stream of persistent bubbles. Its fresh aromas combine the impression of vitality... Read More
Père et Fils means 'Father and Son'. In this case it's Henri and Laurent. Henri, the father, brings the experience, and knowledge of the land. Laurent adds the audacity to change the way things always were.... Read More
The terroir at Chitry is particularly well suited for the Aligoté grape which makes up 40 percent of the vines planted in the area. Marcel Giraudon has six of his 18.5 hectares planted to Aligoté. The wine goes through... Read More
Dom Pierre Pérignon, a French Benedictine monk, set out his vision to create the best wine in the world when he became Cellar Master at the sacred Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668. Dom Pérignon dedicated over 40 years... Read More
Pale straw-gold in color. Brilliant and crystal clear, revealing a persistent ribbon of delicate bubbles. Fresh white fruit with aromas of juicy pear, apricot and tumeric spices. On the palate, clean, elegant and complex, with... Read More
The 2018 Pommard Les Chaponnières 1er Cru, a vineyard in which Anne Parent is now doing some massal selection, has a crisp, backward and quite broody bouquet that needs some encouragement from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied... Read More
Light lemon yellow appearance Nose is soft, subtle aromas of lime and cantaloupe with a whiff of minerality On the palate, notes of greengage plum, kiwi, and citrus flavors with vibrant acidity and interesting minerality.... Read More