2012 Château Maris La Touge Minervois La Livinière AOP
“A great foil for lamb, sausage, aïoli, ratatouille, vegetables.”
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2015 Rose Infinie Côtes de Provence Rosé and Blanc
“Great for picnics, plein air, pescatarians…”
2011 Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot Rouge Mes Vieilles Vignes Chassagne-Montrachet
“Fresh cherries steeped in herbs, plus a slash of steel and licorice…”
2014 Michel Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Côtes de Roussillon Villages Latour de France
“Peppery and fruity, with aromas of garrigue and spice…”
2015 Château Carpe Diem Rosé Castille Côtes de Provence
“Red apple and minty-citrus aromas top-noted by ripe strawberry…”
A Harvest Visit With Emmanuel Lassaigne of Champagne Jacques Lassaigne
Emmanuel Lassaigne’s old-school winemaking yields Champagnes of crystalline transparency.
Ten Favorite Wines of 2014, Number Ten: 2003 Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Grand Cru “Bougros”
An expansive tasting at Domaine Brocard crystallized the taste of terroir.
Ten Favorite Wines of 2014, Number Nine: 2008 Domaine de Cigalus Rouge Pays d’Oc
Wine is not one thing, it’s many, always shifting and evolving.
Ten Favorite Wines of 2014, Number Seven: 2009 Philippe Chavy Puligny-Montrachet “Rue Rousseau”
Philippe Chavy farms some of the best vineyard soil in the world. But making an age-worthy wine takes more than just good fruit.
Ten Favorite Wines of 2014, Number Five: 1995 Château Lafon-Rochet Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé
The best time to buy Bordeaux is twenty years ago.
Bonne Année et Bonne Santé: Crémant d’Alsace for New Year’s Eve
Crémant d’Alsace’s creamy texture, savory heft, crackly citrus acidity, and affordable prices are cause enough for celebration.
Birthday Wine: Domaine Jafflin “Le Coteau des Bois” Nuits-Saint-Georges
A bottle from a tiny lieu-dit in Nuits-Saint-Georges reminded me what wine’s truly made from.