Jongieux is the main sub-region of Vin de Savoie situated on the rocky soils of the Alps in Eastern France. Mondeuse, genetically related to Syrah,
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Wine Review: Moillard Pouilly Fuissé Sous la Grotte 2017
A clumsy, fat bottom Chardonnay but not without charm. From a long-standing Burgundian négociant house that is no longer family owned. Pouilly-Fuisse in the Mâconnais,
Wine Review: Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Premier Cru Vau De Vey 2018
This wine gives you exuberance two ways: Bracing, spirited, and urgent in the upper register with a carefree, dreamy, mellow foundation. Being Chablis, the crisp,
Wine Review: Domaine des Herbauges Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu Clos de la Sénaigerie Sur Lie 2018
Muscadet is always angular and lean, but I look for a seam of limpid, understated flesh to counter the searing acidity. This one has a
Wine Review: Le Clos de Caillou “Les Quartz” Côtes du Rhône 2016
This Grenache-dominated Rhone blend has the guts of a warrior and the charm of a child. There is a sweetheart ready to break out but
Wine Review: Jean Paul Brun Domaine des Terres DoréesTerres Fleurie 2017
Beaujolais is not all bubblegum and banana. The Crus appellations produce some very pretty wines from Gamay grapes, especially Fleurie. This wine is tensely erotic,
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