In This Newsletter:
Jump Start Offer on Bollinger
Cameron Crus Have Landed
New Week – New Arrivals
Léoville Poyferré
Pommery Champagne
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot
Jump Start Offer:
Bollinger ’15 Arriving Tomorrow
Featured New Arrival:
Cameron Winery Crus
Shop our thirteen in-stock options from Cameron Winery!
New Week – New Arrivals
Jump Start Offer on Bollinger
Cameron Crus Have Landed
New Week – New Arrivals
Léoville Poyferré
Pommery Champagne
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot
Bollinger ’15 Arriving Tomorrow
Bollinger La Grande Année Brut, Champagne 2015 750ml $169 pre-arrival special
The Wine Independent 96+ points “Velvety burnished gold in color with near imperceptible fine bubbles, the Grand Année 2015 is a 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay blend of 11 crus, 79% Grands Cru and 21% Premiers Crus, that is 100% barrel fermented, aged 7 years on lees and finished with an 8 grams per liter dosage…”
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 96 points “…There’s real density and textural richness here. This will be a fascinating vintage to follow…”
Wine Spectator 96 points “This expressive Champagne features a rich, well-spiced range of flavors chiseled by well-honed, integrated acidity, which lends a racy feel to the ripe black cherry and mulberry fruit and notes of salted almond, pink grapefruit granita, crystallized honey and pickled ginger that ride the raw silk–like mousse…”
James Suckling 96 points “…Lifted by fresh acidity on the medium-bodied palate, the wine keeps unfolding in toasted walnuts, honey and a dash of bitter marmalade. It’s mouth-filling, alive with acidity and full of finesse.”
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 95+ points “…The wine has turned out beautifully, exhibiting a more muscular, old-school Bollinger profile in contrast to the unusually racy, fine-boned 2014 that preceded it…”
The Wine Independent 96+ points “Velvety burnished gold in color with near imperceptible fine bubbles, the Grand Année 2015 is a 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay blend of 11 crus, 79% Grands Cru and 21% Premiers Crus, that is 100% barrel fermented, aged 7 years on lees and finished with an 8 grams per liter dosage…”
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 96 points “…There’s real density and textural richness here. This will be a fascinating vintage to follow…”
Wine Spectator 96 points “This expressive Champagne features a rich, well-spiced range of flavors chiseled by well-honed, integrated acidity, which lends a racy feel to the ripe black cherry and mulberry fruit and notes of salted almond, pink grapefruit granita, crystallized honey and pickled ginger that ride the raw silk–like mousse…”
James Suckling 96 points “…Lifted by fresh acidity on the medium-bodied palate, the wine keeps unfolding in toasted walnuts, honey and a dash of bitter marmalade. It’s mouth-filling, alive with acidity and full of finesse.”
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 95+ points “…The wine has turned out beautifully, exhibiting a more muscular, old-school Bollinger profile in contrast to the unusually racy, fine-boned 2014 that preceded it…”
Cameron Winery Crus
Cameron remains a special winery—one of our favorite houses in Oregon and one of the capital-G Great Pinot Noir producers in the US. Owner, winemaker, and crazy-smart chemist, John Paul, is an inspiration to us all.
Newly Arrived from Cameron Winery (there’s more on the way, but not much!):
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Cameron Winery Abbey Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay, Dundee Hills 2023 750ml $79 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “The smallest production of the quartet of our single vineyard releases (2 barrels!). From the handful of rows of Draper clone Chardonnay in Abbey Ridge. Heirloom apples, chamomile, grilled lemon, lithe and airy yet with excellent energy, this is Chablis to Clos Electrique’s Mersault.”
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Cameron Winery Clos Electrique Blanc (Chardonnay), Dundee Hills 2023 750ml $79 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “2023 is an exceptional vintage for Clos Electrique. This wine shows the value of our liquid-gold Corton clone in the vineyard’s massale: aromas of lime leaf, apple blossom and jasmine meet (dare we say it) electrifying acidity and a clean palette with lingering notes of chalk and salinity. Shimmering, an arpeggio of bright and beautiful Chardonnay notes on the right hand before the left joins with succulent flavor–sustaining. 2023 is sure to be a fine example of this wine!”
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Cameron Winery Abbey Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2023 750ml $79 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “This vintage of Abbey Ridge Pinot comes from the oldest vines of Wadenswil and Pommard, planted starting in 1975. Steeped in the vineyard’s lavender, rose, and rosemary-tinged terroir is a heavenly swirling of wild raspberry,–first silken, then building gently with flavorful tannins, all with a sensual base note. It must be noted: the ’23 Abbey Ridge carries incredible flavor and feel for a wine with 12.6% abv. 11 barrels were selected for the blend.”
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Cameron Winery Clos Electrique Rouge, Dundee Hills 2023 750ml $79 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “The complexities of Clos Electrique come from multiple old red Burgundy clones, 41 years of age. This Pinot Noir is its own animal and an awesome one at that! What begins with the vineyard’s foresty-minerally savoriness blossoms into a deeply-fruited, silky surge. This contrast of elements in the 2023 vintage make this a standout vintage for Clos Electrique–forever unique and in ’23, even more handsome.”
Newly Arrived from Cameron Winery (there’s more on the way, but not much!):
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Cameron Winery Abbey Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay, Dundee Hills 2023 750ml $79 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “The smallest production of the quartet of our single vineyard releases (2 barrels!). From the handful of rows of Draper clone Chardonnay in Abbey Ridge. Heirloom apples, chamomile, grilled lemon, lithe and airy yet with excellent energy, this is Chablis to Clos Electrique’s Mersault.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Cameron Winery Clos Electrique Blanc (Chardonnay), Dundee Hills 2023 750ml $79 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “2023 is an exceptional vintage for Clos Electrique. This wine shows the value of our liquid-gold Corton clone in the vineyard’s massale: aromas of lime leaf, apple blossom and jasmine meet (dare we say it) electrifying acidity and a clean palette with lingering notes of chalk and salinity. Shimmering, an arpeggio of bright and beautiful Chardonnay notes on the right hand before the left joins with succulent flavor–sustaining. 2023 is sure to be a fine example of this wine!”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Cameron Winery Abbey Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2023 750ml $79 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “This vintage of Abbey Ridge Pinot comes from the oldest vines of Wadenswil and Pommard, planted starting in 1975. Steeped in the vineyard’s lavender, rose, and rosemary-tinged terroir is a heavenly swirling of wild raspberry,–first silken, then building gently with flavorful tannins, all with a sensual base note. It must be noted: the ’23 Abbey Ridge carries incredible flavor and feel for a wine with 12.6% abv. 11 barrels were selected for the blend.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Cameron Winery Clos Electrique Rouge, Dundee Hills 2023 750ml $79 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “The complexities of Clos Electrique come from multiple old red Burgundy clones, 41 years of age. This Pinot Noir is its own animal and an awesome one at that! What begins with the vineyard’s foresty-minerally savoriness blossoms into a deeply-fruited, silky surge. This contrast of elements in the 2023 vintage make this a standout vintage for Clos Electrique–forever unique and in ’23, even more handsome.”
Shop our thirteen in-stock options from Cameron Winery!
New Week – New Arrivals
Oregon
Argyle Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023 750ml $28 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Winemaker Note “Argyle Pinot Noir showcases the Willamette Valley’s elegance, purity of fruit, and nimble texture. The 2023 vintage leans dark cherry, pomegranate, and spiced tea. Fresh, vibrant acidity is framed with polished tannin along with classic Argyle silky texture and persistent length.”
Argyle ‘Nuthouse’ Reserve Series Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2021 750ml $49 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 94 points “This handsome, brooding Pinot offers multilayered raspberry and cherry flavors highlighted by spiced cinnamon and sandalwood notes before finishing with medium-grained tannins.”
California
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Heitz Cellar Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2018 750ml $269 special, 3 bottles in stock now
Joe Czerwinski-Wine Advocate 96+ points “In a vintage that played to its strengths, the terrific 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard is a cool, gently herbal wine, loaded with black cherries and cassis, with just a touch of licorice. It’s medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety without being heavy at all, concentrated and intense, with a long, tannic but ripe finish. Give it a few years in the cellar if you can keep your hands off it.”
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Rutherford Hill Merlot, Napa Valley 2022 750ml $28 special, 15 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 91 points “Perfumed aromas of Damson plums, potpourri and cedar. The palate is full-bodied with supple tannins and focused acidity, giving notes of dark cherries, mocha and tobacco. Very well balanced and refined. Drink or hold.”
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Chimney Rock ‘Elevage’ Red, Stags Leap District 2022 750ml $89 special, 9 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 93 points “Shows great structure and a supple texture, with refined red currant and cherry flavors laced with rose petal, herbes de Provence and spice notes that finish with fine-grained tannins. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2032.”
France – Champagne
Gatinois Aÿ Grand Cru Tradition Brut NV 750ml $59 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Wine Review Online 94 points “Champagne Gatinois is a small house growing grapes at sites around the village of Aÿ. The village is on the south side of the Montagne de Reims and is best known for Grand Cru Pinot Noir vineyards. Champagne Gatinois tends several parcels of vineyard here and select only the best grapes for their own label. Their Brut Tradition is a ripe and luscious Champagne blended from 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay). The color is striking in that it shows a lovely salmon-pink tinge. The bouquet shows pure berry and cherry fruit with nuances of yeast, toast and wildflowers. The flavors are ripe and forward, with the exceptionally pure and juicy fruit underlain by yeasty, toasty and subtle spice tones. If you want to toast a special occasion, the Gatinois Brut Tradition will be a fine and elegant choice.”
Marc Hebrart Sélection Premier Cru Brut NV 750ml $69 special, 3 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 91 points “[Reviewed Nov 2023] The NV Brut Sélection is a blend from Mareuil-sur-Ay, Avenay-Val-d’Or and Bisseuil. Aromatic and vibrant, the Brut Sélection impresses with its balance and sensuality. Lemon confit, white flowers, apricot, mint, chamomile and plum meld together in an understated, classy Champagne ready to go now. I loved it.”
Marc Hebrart Premier Cru Mes Favorites Vieilles Vignes NV 750ml $89 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Aubrey Frick-Jeb Dunnuck 93 points “The NV Champagne 1er Cru Mes Favorites Vieilles Vignes Brut is 80% Pinot Noir with rest Chardonnay and is an even split of 2019 and 2018 from vine selections over 50 years old from Hebrart’s favorite sites. A bright yellow color, it boasts delicate toasty, reductive notes initially (but not from oak), followed by notes of Mirabel, cherry blossoms, orange citrus, and shortbread. It’s approachable and fully dry on the palate, with a clean and peachy finish. It is a highly appealing wine with a refined and spritely mousse that frames the wine nicely. Drink over the coming 10 years. 5 grams per liter dosage.”
Marc Hebrart Premier Cru Brut Rosé NV 750ml $59 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 92 points “Reviewed Nov 2023] The NV Brut Rosé is a very pretty, effusive Champagne. Light in color but with gorgeous depth, the Rosé is a charmer. Cranberry, white pepper, mint, crushed rocks and slate give this its dynamic upper register. The blend is 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir from Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ, but the Pinot is quite strong in this release.”
France – Burgundy & Beaujolais
(Bret Brothers / La Soufrandiere identify non-sulfured bottlings as “Cuvée Zen”)
This is the only listing in the USA today!
La Soufrandiere Pouilly-Fuissé Climat en Chatenay Cuvée Zen, Maconnais 2023 750ml $89 special, 3 bottles in stock now
Neal Martin-Vinous 92 points “From northeast-facing vines on the Roc de Vergisson that tend to be picked one or two weeks later than Les Quarts, the 2023 Pouilly-Fuissé Climat En Chatenay Cuvée Zen has a touch of wet wool on the nose–not a million miles away from a Chenin in style. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. This is very concentrated and quite deep, a light tang of marmalade and quince with just a subtle nuttiness creeping in towards the finish. Excellent.”
Bret Brothers Mâcon-Villages Cuvée Terroirs du Mâconnais 2023 750ml $39 special, 3 bottles in stock now
“The 2023 Mâcon-Villages Cuvée Terroirs du Mâconnais, the only cuvée that is a blend of appellations, has a light green-apple- and pear-scented bouquet. The palate is fresh and vibrant, crisp and taut with a lively, slightly peppery finish. Fine.” -Neal Martin-Vinous
Bret Brothers Saint-Amour Climat Côte de Besset Cuvée Zen, Beaujolais 2023 750ml $54.50 special, 4 bottles in stock now
“The 2023 Saint-Amour Côte de Besset comes from Pierres Bleu soils. It has an attractive nose with blackcurrant and raspberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, dark-berry fruit with hints of cola and flint and a tingle of white pepper on the aftertaste. Fine.” -Neal Martin-Vinous
France – Loire
Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Le Haut Lieu’ Sec 2024 750ml $39 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Yohan Castaing-Wine Advocate 91 points “Notes of lime, herbs and spring flowers preface the 2024 Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Sec, a medium- to full-bodied, lively and incisive dry white with a chiseled palate framed by a delicate bitterness and a long, ethereal finish. This is a classic at this address that could gain roundness with time in the bottle. Residual sugar: 7.5 grams per liter.”
Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Clos du Bourg’ Sec 2024 750ml $49 special, 3 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 93 points “A lacy, seductive version, with impressive range to its notes of chamomile, heather, honey water and blanched almond, all atop a crunchy core of quince and nectarine. Its sneaky density builds, electrified by juicy acidity that uplifts the plumpness. The elegant finish is marked by smoke and a cool rush of alpine herbs. Stunning. Drink now through 2040.”
Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Le Mont’ Sec 2024 750ml $46.50 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 93 points “A silky, streamlined beam of green plum, star fruit and pear blossoms is dusted with green herbs. Salty density builds, with the purity of fruit bolstered by succulent acidity and chalky mineral notes. Floral high tones grace the finish, which shows precision and focus. Beautiful now but a bit tightly wound; this will taste better with time in bottle. Drink now through 2035.”
Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine Sur Lie La Grange Vieilles Vignes 2023 750ml $26 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “100% Melon de Bourgogne. From multiple parcels in the village of Le Landreau, planted in 1974, in schist soil with micaschist bedrocks. Pressed with whole clusters, ambient yeast fermentation, aged for 16 months in underground glass-lined tank, no racking during aging, no fining or filtration, SO2 added at bottling. In comparison to the ‘Verger’, the ‘La Grange’ has a bit more weight in the mid-palate and the 2023 vintage is emblematic of the Luneau-Papin style.”
Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine Sur Lie Le Verger 2023 750ml $26 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “100% Melon de Bourgogne, from Les Bernardières in Chapelle-Heulin. Vines planted in 1998, soil is schist bedrock. Pressed with whole clusters, ambient yeast fermentation, aged for 5-6 months in underground glass-lined tank, no racking during aging, no fining or filtration, SO2 added at bottling.”
France – Rhône
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Saint Cosme Crozes-Hermitage 2023 750ml $36 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 89-91 points “Juicy blackberries and red fruits intermixed with pepper, violets, and a touch of bacon fat all emerge from the 2023 Crozes-Hermitage. Medium-bodied and supple on the palate, with charming fruit and soft tannins, this pleasure-bent effort will deliver the goods over the coming 7-8 years. Drink 2025-2033.”
Italy – Piedmont
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Luigi Giordano Vino Rosso 2024 750ml $18 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “Brilliant translucent ruby with a bouquet boasting crunchy red cherry, peach skin, and dried roses. This light-bodied red is at once electric and refreshing. Serve with a slight chill.”
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Piero Benevelli ‘Mosconi’, Barolo DOCG 2019 750ml $59 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 94 points “The 2019 Barolo Mosconi is powerful, dense and compact. Dark cherry, plum, new eather, licorice and incense all run through this potent, brooding Barolo. Big, muscular Mosconi tannins wrap it all together. I would be in no rush to open this. This needs a ton of air.”
Italy – Alto Adige
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Foradori Granato Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Trentino-Alto Adige 2022 750ml $95 special, 6 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 96 points “Dark purple color, with aromas of blackcurrants and earthy clay minerality The palate is firm but refined, with a full body, lifted acidity and nice tension in the finish, carrying the fruit flavors. From organically and biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.”
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Foradori Fontanasanta Manzoni Bianco Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Trentino-Alto Adige 2024 750ml $39 special, 12 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 94 points “A super-youthful, fragrant and crispy white focused on citrus fruit and wet wool. Flinty depth. This has a savory, vibrant and mineral palate, crisp acidity and light body. Clean, precise finish. Drink now.”
Italy – Tuscany
Tolaini Al Passo Toscana IGT 2021 750ml $21.90 special, 35 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 94 points “The 2021 Al Passo is a very beautiful and expressive wine. Dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, licorice and incense lend notable aromatic nuance. This Sangiovese/Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon blend has a ton to offer. Bright acids pull it all together in style.”
Italy – Marche
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Bisci Spumante Verdicchio di Matelica Extra Brut, Marche NV 750ml $19 special, 12 bottles in stock now
No reviews for the 2024 release. Review for the 2023 release provided for reference.
Decanter 91 points “2023 marks just the second year of Bisci’s sparkling wine project. but they’re off to a great start. This is a floral, saline and food friendly sparkling Verdicchio from Le Marche’s Matelica sub-region, combining floral notes with mineral and apricot skin and peach flavours. Sapid, super-fresh and moreish, it makes you reach for the bottle before you’ve even emptied your glass!”
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Bisci Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche 2024 750ml $19 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 91 points “The 2024 Verdicchio di Matelica has a notably fruit-forward personality but retains fantastic balance. It opens with a pretty blend of crushed green apples, nectarine, wild herbs and white smoke. This is deeply textural and punches above its weight. The 2024 mixes the verve and mineral intensity of Matelica with the sunny character of the vintage in an attractive way.”
Argyle Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023 750ml $28 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Winemaker Note “Argyle Pinot Noir showcases the Willamette Valley’s elegance, purity of fruit, and nimble texture. The 2023 vintage leans dark cherry, pomegranate, and spiced tea. Fresh, vibrant acidity is framed with polished tannin along with classic Argyle silky texture and persistent length.”
Argyle ‘Nuthouse’ Reserve Series Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2021 750ml $49 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 94 points “This handsome, brooding Pinot offers multilayered raspberry and cherry flavors highlighted by spiced cinnamon and sandalwood notes before finishing with medium-grained tannins.”
California
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Heitz Cellar Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2018 750ml $269 special, 3 bottles in stock now
Joe Czerwinski-Wine Advocate 96+ points “In a vintage that played to its strengths, the terrific 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard is a cool, gently herbal wine, loaded with black cherries and cassis, with just a touch of licorice. It’s medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety without being heavy at all, concentrated and intense, with a long, tannic but ripe finish. Give it a few years in the cellar if you can keep your hands off it.”
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Rutherford Hill Merlot, Napa Valley 2022 750ml $28 special, 15 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 91 points “Perfumed aromas of Damson plums, potpourri and cedar. The palate is full-bodied with supple tannins and focused acidity, giving notes of dark cherries, mocha and tobacco. Very well balanced and refined. Drink or hold.”
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Chimney Rock ‘Elevage’ Red, Stags Leap District 2022 750ml $89 special, 9 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 93 points “Shows great structure and a supple texture, with refined red currant and cherry flavors laced with rose petal, herbes de Provence and spice notes that finish with fine-grained tannins. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2032.”
France – Champagne
Gatinois Aÿ Grand Cru Tradition Brut NV 750ml $59 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Wine Review Online 94 points “Champagne Gatinois is a small house growing grapes at sites around the village of Aÿ. The village is on the south side of the Montagne de Reims and is best known for Grand Cru Pinot Noir vineyards. Champagne Gatinois tends several parcels of vineyard here and select only the best grapes for their own label. Their Brut Tradition is a ripe and luscious Champagne blended from 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay). The color is striking in that it shows a lovely salmon-pink tinge. The bouquet shows pure berry and cherry fruit with nuances of yeast, toast and wildflowers. The flavors are ripe and forward, with the exceptionally pure and juicy fruit underlain by yeasty, toasty and subtle spice tones. If you want to toast a special occasion, the Gatinois Brut Tradition will be a fine and elegant choice.”
Marc Hebrart Sélection Premier Cru Brut NV 750ml $69 special, 3 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 91 points “[Reviewed Nov 2023] The NV Brut Sélection is a blend from Mareuil-sur-Ay, Avenay-Val-d’Or and Bisseuil. Aromatic and vibrant, the Brut Sélection impresses with its balance and sensuality. Lemon confit, white flowers, apricot, mint, chamomile and plum meld together in an understated, classy Champagne ready to go now. I loved it.”
Marc Hebrart Premier Cru Mes Favorites Vieilles Vignes NV 750ml $89 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Aubrey Frick-Jeb Dunnuck 93 points “The NV Champagne 1er Cru Mes Favorites Vieilles Vignes Brut is 80% Pinot Noir with rest Chardonnay and is an even split of 2019 and 2018 from vine selections over 50 years old from Hebrart’s favorite sites. A bright yellow color, it boasts delicate toasty, reductive notes initially (but not from oak), followed by notes of Mirabel, cherry blossoms, orange citrus, and shortbread. It’s approachable and fully dry on the palate, with a clean and peachy finish. It is a highly appealing wine with a refined and spritely mousse that frames the wine nicely. Drink over the coming 10 years. 5 grams per liter dosage.”
Marc Hebrart Premier Cru Brut Rosé NV 750ml $59 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 92 points “Reviewed Nov 2023] The NV Brut Rosé is a very pretty, effusive Champagne. Light in color but with gorgeous depth, the Rosé is a charmer. Cranberry, white pepper, mint, crushed rocks and slate give this its dynamic upper register. The blend is 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir from Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ, but the Pinot is quite strong in this release.”
France – Burgundy & Beaujolais
(Bret Brothers / La Soufrandiere identify non-sulfured bottlings as “Cuvée Zen”)
This is the only listing in the USA today!
La Soufrandiere Pouilly-Fuissé Climat en Chatenay Cuvée Zen, Maconnais 2023 750ml $89 special, 3 bottles in stock now
Neal Martin-Vinous 92 points “From northeast-facing vines on the Roc de Vergisson that tend to be picked one or two weeks later than Les Quarts, the 2023 Pouilly-Fuissé Climat En Chatenay Cuvée Zen has a touch of wet wool on the nose–not a million miles away from a Chenin in style. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. This is very concentrated and quite deep, a light tang of marmalade and quince with just a subtle nuttiness creeping in towards the finish. Excellent.”
Bret Brothers Mâcon-Villages Cuvée Terroirs du Mâconnais 2023 750ml $39 special, 3 bottles in stock now
“The 2023 Mâcon-Villages Cuvée Terroirs du Mâconnais, the only cuvée that is a blend of appellations, has a light green-apple- and pear-scented bouquet. The palate is fresh and vibrant, crisp and taut with a lively, slightly peppery finish. Fine.” -Neal Martin-Vinous
Bret Brothers Saint-Amour Climat Côte de Besset Cuvée Zen, Beaujolais 2023 750ml $54.50 special, 4 bottles in stock now
“The 2023 Saint-Amour Côte de Besset comes from Pierres Bleu soils. It has an attractive nose with blackcurrant and raspberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, dark-berry fruit with hints of cola and flint and a tingle of white pepper on the aftertaste. Fine.” -Neal Martin-Vinous
France – Loire
Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Le Haut Lieu’ Sec 2024 750ml $39 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Yohan Castaing-Wine Advocate 91 points “Notes of lime, herbs and spring flowers preface the 2024 Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Sec, a medium- to full-bodied, lively and incisive dry white with a chiseled palate framed by a delicate bitterness and a long, ethereal finish. This is a classic at this address that could gain roundness with time in the bottle. Residual sugar: 7.5 grams per liter.”
Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Clos du Bourg’ Sec 2024 750ml $49 special, 3 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 93 points “A lacy, seductive version, with impressive range to its notes of chamomile, heather, honey water and blanched almond, all atop a crunchy core of quince and nectarine. Its sneaky density builds, electrified by juicy acidity that uplifts the plumpness. The elegant finish is marked by smoke and a cool rush of alpine herbs. Stunning. Drink now through 2040.”
Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Le Mont’ Sec 2024 750ml $46.50 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 93 points “A silky, streamlined beam of green plum, star fruit and pear blossoms is dusted with green herbs. Salty density builds, with the purity of fruit bolstered by succulent acidity and chalky mineral notes. Floral high tones grace the finish, which shows precision and focus. Beautiful now but a bit tightly wound; this will taste better with time in bottle. Drink now through 2035.”
Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine Sur Lie La Grange Vieilles Vignes 2023 750ml $26 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “100% Melon de Bourgogne. From multiple parcels in the village of Le Landreau, planted in 1974, in schist soil with micaschist bedrocks. Pressed with whole clusters, ambient yeast fermentation, aged for 16 months in underground glass-lined tank, no racking during aging, no fining or filtration, SO2 added at bottling. In comparison to the ‘Verger’, the ‘La Grange’ has a bit more weight in the mid-palate and the 2023 vintage is emblematic of the Luneau-Papin style.”
Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine Sur Lie Le Verger 2023 750ml $26 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “100% Melon de Bourgogne, from Les Bernardières in Chapelle-Heulin. Vines planted in 1998, soil is schist bedrock. Pressed with whole clusters, ambient yeast fermentation, aged for 5-6 months in underground glass-lined tank, no racking during aging, no fining or filtration, SO2 added at bottling.”
France – Rhône
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Saint Cosme Crozes-Hermitage 2023 750ml $36 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Jeb Dunnuck 89-91 points “Juicy blackberries and red fruits intermixed with pepper, violets, and a touch of bacon fat all emerge from the 2023 Crozes-Hermitage. Medium-bodied and supple on the palate, with charming fruit and soft tannins, this pleasure-bent effort will deliver the goods over the coming 7-8 years. Drink 2025-2033.”
Italy – Piedmont
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Luigi Giordano Vino Rosso 2024 750ml $18 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “Brilliant translucent ruby with a bouquet boasting crunchy red cherry, peach skin, and dried roses. This light-bodied red is at once electric and refreshing. Serve with a slight chill.”
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Piero Benevelli ‘Mosconi’, Barolo DOCG 2019 750ml $59 special, 12 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 94 points “The 2019 Barolo Mosconi is powerful, dense and compact. Dark cherry, plum, new eather, licorice and incense all run through this potent, brooding Barolo. Big, muscular Mosconi tannins wrap it all together. I would be in no rush to open this. This needs a ton of air.”
Italy – Alto Adige
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Foradori Granato Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Trentino-Alto Adige 2022 750ml $95 special, 6 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 96 points “Dark purple color, with aromas of blackcurrants and earthy clay minerality The palate is firm but refined, with a full body, lifted acidity and nice tension in the finish, carrying the fruit flavors. From organically and biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.”
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Foradori Fontanasanta Manzoni Bianco Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Trentino-Alto Adige 2024 750ml $39 special, 12 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 94 points “A super-youthful, fragrant and crispy white focused on citrus fruit and wet wool. Flinty depth. This has a savory, vibrant and mineral palate, crisp acidity and light body. Clean, precise finish. Drink now.”
Italy – Tuscany
Tolaini Al Passo Toscana IGT 2021 750ml $21.90 special, 35 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 94 points “The 2021 Al Passo is a very beautiful and expressive wine. Dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, licorice and incense lend notable aromatic nuance. This Sangiovese/Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon blend has a ton to offer. Bright acids pull it all together in style.”
Italy – Marche
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Bisci Spumante Verdicchio di Matelica Extra Brut, Marche NV 750ml $19 special, 12 bottles in stock now
No reviews for the 2024 release. Review for the 2023 release provided for reference.
Decanter 91 points “2023 marks just the second year of Bisci’s sparkling wine project. but they’re off to a great start. This is a floral, saline and food friendly sparkling Verdicchio from Le Marche’s Matelica sub-region, combining floral notes with mineral and apricot skin and peach flavours. Sapid, super-fresh and moreish, it makes you reach for the bottle before you’ve even emptied your glass!”
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Bisci Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche 2024 750ml $19 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 91 points “The 2024 Verdicchio di Matelica has a notably fruit-forward personality but retains fantastic balance. It opens with a pretty blend of crushed green apples, nectarine, wild herbs and white smoke. This is deeply textural and punches above its weight. The 2024 mixes the verve and mineral intensity of Matelica with the sunny character of the vintage in an attractive way.”
Léoville Poyferré
What Saint-Julien lacks for in first growth estates, it more than makes up for it in the three second growth Léoville estates of Barton, Las Cases, and Poyferré. Beloved for centuries, these estates and this terroir offer an experience that, especially when price is considered, rivals the Moutons and Latours. The three were created when the original, larger estate was divided first during the French Revolution, when Barton was spun off, and again in 1840 when Poyferré was formed.
Perhaps not a household name, Poyferré is known among Bordeaux insiders as producing a “voluptuous” wine, to quote Jane Anson of Decanter, which she attributes to its high proportion of Merlot. This is a hedonistic and deeply rewarding wine to convince the most stubborn of American-only Cab drinkers that there’s life and joy to be found in Bordeaux.
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Chateau Léoville Poyferré, Saint-Julien 2014 750ml $99 special, 16 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 95 points “The 2014 Léoville Poyferré is gorgeous. Dark, sumptuous and ample on the palate, it possesses remarkable depth. Dark cherry, plum, smoke, scorched earth, licorice and menthol all flesh out as this radiant, deeply expressive wine shows off its considerable pedigree. The 2014 is going to need time to fully come together, but it is super-impressive…”
Steven Spurrier-Decanter 94 points “Very deep red. Bold, ripe and fleshy blackcurrant nose steeped in new oak, without being too overbearing. Rich, dense, and flamboyant, very concentrated and intense. Fleshy and forthright, it has a long finish that’s spicy and complex. Drinking window: 2020-2035.”
Chateau Léoville Poyferré, Saint-Julien 2016 750ml $149 special, 34 bottles in stock now
Decanter 98 points “Relatively closed right now, as are all the St-Juliens, this takes time to open in the glass but does so to reveal lots of northern Médoc character in the liquorice and brambly fruit puree, with touches of caramel and sweet cassis. It’s hewn out of slate boulders with layers of tannin – a lovely construction that’s deepened even further during ageing….”
Wine Spectator 95-98 points “The deep well of gorgeous cassis, blueberry paste and blackberry puree flavors will carry this for the long haul. Shows a terrific graphite underpinning and a flash of cold charcoal. This is a big one.”
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate 97+ points “… This liquid is simply alive in the mouth, culminating in an epically long finish that will leave your mouth practically tingling. WOW!”
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 97 points “The 2016 Léoville-Poyferré is fabulous. Rich, ample and dramatic in bearing, the 2016 possesses striking intensity and vertical lift. The tannins certainly need at least a few years in bottle to soften, but there is so much to look forward to…”
Perhaps not a household name, Poyferré is known among Bordeaux insiders as producing a “voluptuous” wine, to quote Jane Anson of Decanter, which she attributes to its high proportion of Merlot. This is a hedonistic and deeply rewarding wine to convince the most stubborn of American-only Cab drinkers that there’s life and joy to be found in Bordeaux.
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Chateau Léoville Poyferré, Saint-Julien 2014 750ml $99 special, 16 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 95 points “The 2014 Léoville Poyferré is gorgeous. Dark, sumptuous and ample on the palate, it possesses remarkable depth. Dark cherry, plum, smoke, scorched earth, licorice and menthol all flesh out as this radiant, deeply expressive wine shows off its considerable pedigree. The 2014 is going to need time to fully come together, but it is super-impressive…”
Steven Spurrier-Decanter 94 points “Very deep red. Bold, ripe and fleshy blackcurrant nose steeped in new oak, without being too overbearing. Rich, dense, and flamboyant, very concentrated and intense. Fleshy and forthright, it has a long finish that’s spicy and complex. Drinking window: 2020-2035.”
Chateau Léoville Poyferré, Saint-Julien 2016 750ml $149 special, 34 bottles in stock now
Decanter 98 points “Relatively closed right now, as are all the St-Juliens, this takes time to open in the glass but does so to reveal lots of northern Médoc character in the liquorice and brambly fruit puree, with touches of caramel and sweet cassis. It’s hewn out of slate boulders with layers of tannin – a lovely construction that’s deepened even further during ageing….”
Wine Spectator 95-98 points “The deep well of gorgeous cassis, blueberry paste and blackberry puree flavors will carry this for the long haul. Shows a terrific graphite underpinning and a flash of cold charcoal. This is a big one.”
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate 97+ points “… This liquid is simply alive in the mouth, culminating in an epically long finish that will leave your mouth practically tingling. WOW!”
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 97 points “The 2016 Léoville-Poyferré is fabulous. Rich, ample and dramatic in bearing, the 2016 possesses striking intensity and vertical lift. The tannins certainly need at least a few years in bottle to soften, but there is so much to look forward to…”
Pommery Champagne
While you can be forgiven for not knowing Louise Pommery, Champagne as we know it would not exist without her contributions. In the 1870’s Champagne was one of the sweetest wines in the world. Sugar helped balance out the otherwise searing acidity that was seen in Champagnes of the period, and the sweetness catered to commercial preferences of the era.
This all changed when Madame Louise Pommery commissioned her cellar master to make a Champagne with as little added sugar as possible, creating the category we now know to be “Brut”. The debut vintage was an overnight success in England, which had developed a preference for drier styles of wine. The Brut style redefined Champagne and is now the default style.
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Pommery Royal Grand Cru Brut Millésime 2008 750ml $79 special, 4 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 95 points “An excellent introduction to the brilliance of the 2008 vintage in Champagne, this has a cornucopia of citrus, toast and brioche notes, plus some red-fruit character. Powerful and structured, but very focused with impressive chalky minerality, this is just reaching ideal drinking form. Very long, tantalizing finish, where the high natural acidity is well integrated. A blend of 50% pinot noir and 50% chardonnay all from Grand Cru villages. Drink or hold.”
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Pommery Cuvée Louise Brut Rose Millésime 2004 750ml $249 special, 28 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 95 points “This is a new release and shows wonderful finesse and beauty. You know that the moment you see the pale-amber color. It’s medium bodied with freshness and energy and a long, vivid finish. A joy to taste. Drink now.”
Wine Spectator 93 points “Ripe strawberry and baked white cherry flavors are set on the creamy mousse of this bright rosé Champagne, underscored by hints of almond biscotti and candied pink grapefruit peel. Clean-cut and minerally on the zesty finish. Drink now through 2027. 416 cases made, 12 cases imported.”
This all changed when Madame Louise Pommery commissioned her cellar master to make a Champagne with as little added sugar as possible, creating the category we now know to be “Brut”. The debut vintage was an overnight success in England, which had developed a preference for drier styles of wine. The Brut style redefined Champagne and is now the default style.
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Pommery Royal Grand Cru Brut Millésime 2008 750ml $79 special, 4 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 95 points “An excellent introduction to the brilliance of the 2008 vintage in Champagne, this has a cornucopia of citrus, toast and brioche notes, plus some red-fruit character. Powerful and structured, but very focused with impressive chalky minerality, this is just reaching ideal drinking form. Very long, tantalizing finish, where the high natural acidity is well integrated. A blend of 50% pinot noir and 50% chardonnay all from Grand Cru villages. Drink or hold.”
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Pommery Cuvée Louise Brut Rose Millésime 2004 750ml $249 special, 28 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 95 points “This is a new release and shows wonderful finesse and beauty. You know that the moment you see the pale-amber color. It’s medium bodied with freshness and energy and a long, vivid finish. A joy to taste. Drink now.”
Wine Spectator 93 points “Ripe strawberry and baked white cherry flavors are set on the creamy mousse of this bright rosé Champagne, underscored by hints of almond biscotti and candied pink grapefruit peel. Clean-cut and minerally on the zesty finish. Drink now through 2027. 416 cases made, 12 cases imported.”
The Jura wine region in eastern France is easy to overlook. Home to unusual wines, unusual labels, and unusual characters (we’re looking at you, Ganevat), it doesn’t scream “user friendly.” But to leave the region entirely to the wine nerds is a serious disservice to the wondrous and elegant experiences captured within these oddly-shaped bottles.
At the crossroads of authentic terroir expression and uncommon though not impenetrable deliciousness are the wines of Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot. Are the wines unusual? Yes, but not in the love it or hate it sense. Unlike most Jura producers, the Tissots shy away from the more typical oxidative styles that add sherry-like notes of bruised apples and toasted walnuts (described unhelpfully by the esoteric wine term “rancio”). Instead, these are unusual because of their precious rarity and surprising class. Once you pop the cork or dive a bit deeper, you discover the beauty in their uniqueness.
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot make the argument that the region, its terroir and grapes are all that are needed to evoke these mysteries. Why encumber them further? We could label these an intro class to the Jura, since the wines are more approachable and comprehensible than many other estates. But that would be a disservice to the complexity, purity, and authenticity of these magical, unicorn wines.
VinopolNote for Champagne nerds: What does Champagne have to do with the Jura? In October, Chardonnay Rose (no accent) became the eighth authorized variety in the region, joining its more famous cousin Chardonnay, as well as Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Petit Meslier, and Arbane. While the Champagne versions won’t be ready for years, you can try it as a single-varietal wine from Tissot now!
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Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot Arbois ‘Rose Massale’ Chardonnay 2022 750ml $64.50 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutierrez-Wine Advocate 91+ points “From four vines of pink Chardonnay that Tissot found planted on one hectare in his vineyards, he produced the 2022 Rose Massale, which shows larger and less reductive than some years. Not all 2022s Chardonnays are in bottle. It’s going to be a more immediate vintage of rounder wines with more ripeness and less acidity. Whereas 2021 was a complicated year for the variety, but the results were very good. The Pink Chardonnay is a little more aromatic, and this year, it’s a little more exotic but keeps the freshness, poise and balance.”
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Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot Arbois ‘Rose Massale’ Chardonnay 2023 750ml $69 special, 10 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutierrez-Wine Advocate 92 points “The 2023 Rose Massale was produced with the rare pink Chardonnay, a mutation whose grapes have a color like Gewürztraminer. Like many wines here, it’s 60% from clay soils and 40% from limestone, all very good terroirs, and the clay ones (like the ones in La Mailloche) give it a nice reduction. It’s a more structured wine, with a characterful nose, a little larger and more concentrated, open and generous, finer-boned than the 2022 but not as mineral as other vintages like 2020.”
Nicolas Greinacher-Vinous 91 points “The 2023 Arbois Chardonnay Rosé Massale checks in at 14% alcohol. Made from a mutation of Chardonnay where red and white berries can appear on the same bunch, the 2023 opens with ripe yellow apple, lemon flesh and floral undertones. Smooth and elegant, it packs plenty of vitality on the mid-palate and finishes with uplifting freshness and a focused close.”
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Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot Arbois Rouge DD Sans Soufre 2023 750ml $41.90 special, 9 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutierrez-Wine Advocate 93+ points “For Stéphane Tissot, 2023 was a very good year for reds. The wines are fruity and clean, delicate and crisp in a style he compared with 2016, even if the growing season was considerably warmer. The 2023 DD, a blend of terroirs, the equivalent in red to his white Patchwork, also blends the three red grapes: Trousseau, Pinot Noir and Poulsard. It is perfumed and attractive, with a distinct note of bitter almonds that makes it very attractive and made me go back to the glass over and over again to smell the wine. It is easy and pleasant, fine-boned, elegant, fresh and lovely, with contained ripeness and 13% alcohol, and it’s very pleasant to drink. 33,000 bottles produced.”
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Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot Poulsard Sur Lias Arbois 2022 750ml $44.50 special, 7 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutierrez-Wine Advocate 93 points “The bottled 2022 Poulsard Vieilles Vignes was sourced from a different place than the previous vintage, because the year was so warm that the grapes were burning from the heat reflected by the soils, so he found a cold place on Lias soils. It has more Pupillin character, with notes of watermelon, blood orange and a wild profile, reminiscent of some of the wines from Overnoy, with some dusty tannins. The grapes were destemmed by hand, which is the traditional way for the variety, and had a three-month maceration. I think this is pretty successful for the vintage.”
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot Arbois Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 2023 750ml $49 special, 8 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutierrez-Wine Advocate 94 points “The 2023 Poulsard Vieilles Vignes is very pale and bright, not only in color but also in aromas and flavors. It has lots of finesse and elegance and comes through as clean and precise. It shows contained ripeness and a moderate 12.5% alcohol, which make it a light- to medium-bodied, fine-boned wine with very fine tannins.”
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot Arbois Trousseau Singulier 2022 750ml $49 special, 14 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutierrez-Wine Advocate 93-94 points “The 2022 Trousseau Singulier, still unbottled, was harvested a little later and also destemmed by hand, pressed and put into 600-liter barrels, but unlike Poulsard that likes cold, Trousseau likes heat. This has the textbook earthiness and the slightly dusty tannins that call for food.”
At the crossroads of authentic terroir expression and uncommon though not impenetrable deliciousness are the wines of Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot. Are the wines unusual? Yes, but not in the love it or hate it sense. Unlike most Jura producers, the Tissots shy away from the more typical oxidative styles that add sherry-like notes of bruised apples and toasted walnuts (described unhelpfully by the esoteric wine term “rancio”). Instead, these are unusual because of their precious rarity and surprising class. Once you pop the cork or dive a bit deeper, you discover the beauty in their uniqueness.
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot make the argument that the region, its terroir and grapes are all that are needed to evoke these mysteries. Why encumber them further? We could label these an intro class to the Jura, since the wines are more approachable and comprehensible than many other estates. But that would be a disservice to the complexity, purity, and authenticity of these magical, unicorn wines.
VinopolNote for Champagne nerds: What does Champagne have to do with the Jura? In October, Chardonnay Rose (no accent) became the eighth authorized variety in the region, joining its more famous cousin Chardonnay, as well as Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Petit Meslier, and Arbane. While the Champagne versions won’t be ready for years, you can try it as a single-varietal wine from Tissot now!
Highlights In Stock Now from Tissot:
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Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot Arbois ‘Rose Massale’ Chardonnay 2022 750ml $64.50 special, 24 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutierrez-Wine Advocate 91+ points “From four vines of pink Chardonnay that Tissot found planted on one hectare in his vineyards, he produced the 2022 Rose Massale, which shows larger and less reductive than some years. Not all 2022s Chardonnays are in bottle. It’s going to be a more immediate vintage of rounder wines with more ripeness and less acidity. Whereas 2021 was a complicated year for the variety, but the results were very good. The Pink Chardonnay is a little more aromatic, and this year, it’s a little more exotic but keeps the freshness, poise and balance.”
New reviews!
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot Arbois ‘Rose Massale’ Chardonnay 2023 750ml $69 special, 10 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutierrez-Wine Advocate 92 points “The 2023 Rose Massale was produced with the rare pink Chardonnay, a mutation whose grapes have a color like Gewürztraminer. Like many wines here, it’s 60% from clay soils and 40% from limestone, all very good terroirs, and the clay ones (like the ones in La Mailloche) give it a nice reduction. It’s a more structured wine, with a characterful nose, a little larger and more concentrated, open and generous, finer-boned than the 2022 but not as mineral as other vintages like 2020.”
Nicolas Greinacher-Vinous 91 points “The 2023 Arbois Chardonnay Rosé Massale checks in at 14% alcohol. Made from a mutation of Chardonnay where red and white berries can appear on the same bunch, the 2023 opens with ripe yellow apple, lemon flesh and floral undertones. Smooth and elegant, it packs plenty of vitality on the mid-palate and finishes with uplifting freshness and a focused close.”
New review!
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot Arbois Rouge DD Sans Soufre 2023 750ml $41.90 special, 9 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutierrez-Wine Advocate 93+ points “For Stéphane Tissot, 2023 was a very good year for reds. The wines are fruity and clean, delicate and crisp in a style he compared with 2016, even if the growing season was considerably warmer. The 2023 DD, a blend of terroirs, the equivalent in red to his white Patchwork, also blends the three red grapes: Trousseau, Pinot Noir and Poulsard. It is perfumed and attractive, with a distinct note of bitter almonds that makes it very attractive and made me go back to the glass over and over again to smell the wine. It is easy and pleasant, fine-boned, elegant, fresh and lovely, with contained ripeness and 13% alcohol, and it’s very pleasant to drink. 33,000 bottles produced.”
New review!
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Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot Poulsard Sur Lias Arbois 2022 750ml $44.50 special, 7 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutierrez-Wine Advocate 93 points “The bottled 2022 Poulsard Vieilles Vignes was sourced from a different place than the previous vintage, because the year was so warm that the grapes were burning from the heat reflected by the soils, so he found a cold place on Lias soils. It has more Pupillin character, with notes of watermelon, blood orange and a wild profile, reminiscent of some of the wines from Overnoy, with some dusty tannins. The grapes were destemmed by hand, which is the traditional way for the variety, and had a three-month maceration. I think this is pretty successful for the vintage.”
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot Arbois Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 2023 750ml $49 special, 8 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutierrez-Wine Advocate 94 points “The 2023 Poulsard Vieilles Vignes is very pale and bright, not only in color but also in aromas and flavors. It has lots of finesse and elegance and comes through as clean and precise. It shows contained ripeness and a moderate 12.5% alcohol, which make it a light- to medium-bodied, fine-boned wine with very fine tannins.”
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot Arbois Trousseau Singulier 2022 750ml $49 special, 14 bottles in stock now
Luis Gutierrez-Wine Advocate 93-94 points “The 2022 Trousseau Singulier, still unbottled, was harvested a little later and also destemmed by hand, pressed and put into 600-liter barrels, but unlike Poulsard that likes cold, Trousseau likes heat. This has the textbook earthiness and the slightly dusty tannins that call for food.”
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