France

Domaine Creusserome, Vive-Classe, Clos La Vepaille, 2014

Wine Maker/Owner - Stephane Guillemin

Technical Notes:
100% Chardonnay. Location: few miles north of Pouilly-Fuisse. Left bank of the Saone River. South East slope exposure.
Vineyard: 50 year old average vines.
Soil: Limestone and sandy.
Altitude 250m.
Short pruning. Sustainable practices.
Density: 7000 vines/Ha.
Yield : 65Hl/Ha
Pneumatic press, temperature control, Concrete tanks for fermentation, Indigenous yeast, Malolactic fermentation on fine lies.

Domaine Creusserome, Vire-Clesse, 2014

Wine Maker/Owner - Stephane Guillemin

Technical Notes:
100% Chardonnay. Location: few miles north of Pouilly-Fuisse. Left bank of the Saone River. South East slope exposure.
Vineyard: 50 year old average vines.
Soil: Limestone and sandy.
Altitude 250m.
Short pruning. Sustainable practices.
Density: 7000 vines/Ha.
Yield : 65Hl/Ha
Pneumatic press, temperature control, Concrete tanks for fermentation, Indigenous yeast, Malolactic fermentation on fine lies.

Edmond Monnot, Burgundy, Santenay, Le Chaney, Blanc, 2013

Raison Personnelle 1.0 Cognac

Please read the amazing story! Only 96 bottles were imported into the U.S. and we are the importer and have all of them. I know of no Cognac that is more rear or more deserving of a good, appreciative home.

It was 1994 when Sabine and Bertrand de Witasse chose to leave their jobs in Paris to become Cognac producers. The motivation for the move? Personal reasons (or Raison personnelle in French) – or perhaps, as they say, a moment of temporary insanity…

Domaine Desperrier, Southern Burgundy, Moulin-a-Vent, Clos de la Pierre Monople, 2013

Louis Dousset Champagne, Rose de Saignee Brut Nature, 2007 Grand Cru

This is the Sommelier's check list for the most remarkable Champagne. An Amazing food wine, suitable for all foods including heavy red meat. As good as it gets.
If you love great Champagne, this is a must have.

Louis Dousset Champagne, Blanc de Noir, Grand Cru, 2002

The family has been making Champagne since 1844. This Blanc de Noir is not your normal "celebratory" wine, but rather a calm, effervescent serious food wine. This can be paired with any food including red meat. A spectacular wine and a great Champagne.

Nose has stewed fruit, dried flowers and spice. A bit of sloe berry and praline. Rich and opulent.

Palate good attack, lush texture. Flavors permeate the mouth and end in a very clean, satisfying finish.

Louis Dousset Champagne, NV Brut "Original", Grand Cru

The Dousset House has been producing Champagne since 1844. This Champagne is in the "Original" Brut style. Pale yellow with a white crown made of tiny bubbles. Nose of white flowers and breadcrumbs. Gentle entry, opening to big mouth feel, with light yeastiness and clean, good acid finish.

60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay. Average age of the vines 42 years. All enameled stainless steel Vintification. Aged 5 years on the lees.

Domaine Chantal Lescure, Vosne Romanee, 1er Cru, Les Suchots, 2013