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In an increasingly complex and ever-changing wine world, I have a soft spot for those who just keep things steady and simple. The Bottex family is literally the only vigneron family I know who make one single wine, have always made only one single wine, have no plans to expand, and make their one single wine ridiculously, deliciously well. No changes to the label nor to what’s inside the bottle, in at least the few decades I’ve been drinking it. No need to chase any fads when you’ve got something impeccable you can be proud of. This is a universally loved pink bubbly delight of candied strawberries and roses, always true and always exquisite. Icing on the cake is that it’s affordable, too.
Bright yellow/green-hued, the 2023 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast is bottled under screwcap and is lifted and fresh with lime, white flowers, green apples, and lemon zest. It’s fantastic on the palate, with ripe acidity, a silky, stony texture, elegant ripeness,...
The 2021 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is a huge overachiever. Bright, punchy and super-expressive,
the 2021 offers up boisterous red/purplish fruit. Lavender, rose petal, spice and mint are all dialed
up in this heady, explosive Pinot. Readers will have a...
This is a very old school Beaujolais in the best sense: beautiful garnet color, beguiling aromatics, and a burst of refreshment in the mouth—and that burst is a savory, mineral, toothsome thing because of the domaine’s high elevations and because of Brouilly’s meager volcanic soils. Some crus emphasize soil notes, others give fruit, but only good Côte de Brouilly gives stone in the flavor.
Ferments typically are spontaneous in concrete vats and the vast majority of the élevage is in concrete (with a few neutral barrels). Production averages 20,000 bottles.
Philippe Girard is a small, family-run estate known for producing high-quality, traditionally made wines. The domaine itself is located in Savigny-les-Beaune, but their 22 hectares of vineyard holdings span from the Côte Chalonnaise to the Côte de Nuits. Saint-Aubin is directly adjacent to both Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, enjoying the same climate and soil conditions as its famous neighbors but at a more affordable price point.
The Girard family has been cultivating vineyards for generations, with Philippe continuing the tradition. His approach to winemaking emphasizes minimal intervention and respect for the terroir. He combines modern techniques with traditional practices, resulting in wines that are both expressive and balanced.
