*Rosé, Les Baux de Provence, Mas Ste. Berthe, 2010 (Provence, France) $28.
A lovely, crisp wine from Provence: dried cherry, peach, & tangerine flavors & aromas with a hint of sweetness.
Rosé, Domaine l’Enclos, 2010 (Côtes de Gascogne, France) $24.
A very refreshing, fruity blend of Merlot & Cabernet Franc. The wine is lively & fresh with a salmon pink color, notes of strawberry & red berries
Sauvignon, Domaine Fournier, 2009 (Loire, France) $26.
A beautiful “ classic” Sauvignon Blanc: dry and crisp with vegetal and floral notes and an exceptionally fresh lemony finish.
*Muscadet Sur Lie, Dom. de la Frutière, “Petit M,” 2009/10 (Loire, France) $24.
Organic production & careful culling yields an intensely mineral & delicious wine. The perfect wine for shellfish, coming from Nantes, in Brittany.
*Vouvray, François Pinon, “Cuvée Tradition,” 2009 (Loire Valley, France) $35.
An organic wine with a delicate sweetness giving over to a long citrus finish; enjoy apple & quince flavors with a hint of spice in this delightful Chenin Blanc.
*Savennières, Damien Laureau, “Les Genêts,” 2006 (Loire Valley, France) $48.
A world-class Chenin Blanc from a tiny biodynamic producer: balanced & rich with minerals. Concentrated peach & pear-like fruit & slaty, earthy tones.
Sancerre Blanc, Claude Riffault, “Les Boucauds,” 2010 (Loire, France) $49.
A refreshing, crisp, intense & citrusy Sauvignon coming from a distinguished organic winery. Low-yielding, hand-harvested vines & stainless steel aging.
Quincy, Dom. Sylvain Bailly, “Les Grands Coeurs,” 2008 (Loire, France) $34.
This wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc from a small, artisanal producer in a little-known appellation near Sancerre. It is fruity & delicious with a palate of crisp green apples and limes.
Graves, Chateau Graville-Lacoste, 2010 (Bordeaux, France) $36.
A blend of 80% Semillion & 20% Sauvignon Blanc from the Graves appellation near Sauternes. The Semillion grown in this gravelly soil is rich & complex with tones of melon & citrus. The stainless steel fermentation yields a clean, elegant wine.
Cotes de Gascogne, Domaine de L’Enclos, 2010 (South-West, France) $24.
A beautiful blending of 50% Colombard and 50% Ugni-Blanc, makes this refreshing, dry white wine that’s not to be missed. A lively & crisp wine with Meyer lemon and lime aromas.
Viognier, Domaine de Triennes, “Sainte Fleur” 2008/09 (Provence, France) $36.
An explosive nose of apricot and honeysuckle. The palate is balanced with richness and thirst-quenching acidity.
Cassis Blanc, Dom. Du Bagnol, 2008/09 (Provence, France) $40.
A delicious, rich-tasting white from the South of France, Cassis Blanc is the classic wine to pair with Provençal flavors: fish, olive oil, and garlic.
*Palette Blanc, Grand Cru de Provence, Chateau Simone, 2007 (Provence, France) $110.
A romantic wine from a tiny appellation, legendary for its longevity & the viscous, honey nuttiness that lasts forever on the finish. A blend of Clairette, Ugni Blanc, Grenache Blanc as well as a number of local grapes, this wine’s racy acidity & persistent minerality stands up to a variety of cuisines.
Chardonnay, Saint Veran, Dom. Albert Bichot, 2009 (Burgundy, France) $26 An elegant wine, made with low yields & judicious use of new oak, well-structured minerality and pure fruit flavors. A terrific Burgundy value.
Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc, Dom. Du Vieux Lazaret, 2008 (Rhône, France) $60.
From an estate owned for 3 centuries by the same family, this rich and flavorful wine is made of 45% Grenache Blanc, 30% Clairette, 20% Bourboulenc, & 5% Roussanne. It has fresh acidity & a round, floral flavor that hints of honey, almonds, & apricots.
Pouilly-Fuissé, Domaine Albert Bichot, Le Clos, 2009 (Burgundy, France) $42.
An excellent Chardonnay from one of the top small producers in Burgundy. The nose is fresh with peach, apricot, melon & spices. A nice balance, gentle oak.
Saint-Veran, Clos de L’Ermitage, “Vieilles Vignes,” 2008 (Burgundy, France) $45.
Well-balanced & pretty from an exclusive vineyard site where old vines are tended by a winemaker who lets the purity of the grape shine through using no oak
*Pernand-Vergelesses, Domaine Rollin Pere et Fils, 2006 (Burgundy, France) $60.
Sustainable practices and careful oak aging produce a rich, round Chardonnay; fruity and delicious with a long, persistant finish
Meursault, Francois Gaunoux, “Le Clos de Tavaux Monopole,” 2005 $85.
Traditionally-made, balanced & elegant Meursault from a woman who hand-harvests low-yielding vines and employs minimal racking or oak use.
Puligny Montrachet, Olivier Leflaive, 2008 (Burgundy, France) $82.
Fresh pears, apples, & white peaches are found on the nose of this stunning vintage. Ripe, rich, satiny texture coats the palate with a mix of spices.
*Riesling, Dom. Zind-Humbrecht, 2007 (Alsace, France) $40.
A delicious wine, this lively, balanced, & refreshing white is bright, lively & dry; notes of earth, green apple, & ripe pear. Biodynamic/organic production.
Gewurztraminer, F.E. Trimbach, 2007 (Alsace, France) $35.
This exotic white, from an organic producer well established in Alsace since the 17th c., has a perfumed nose of lychee fruit & spice with a rich, intense palate.
*Pinot Grigio, Azienda Agricola Foffani, 2009 (Friuli, Italy) $26.
Pale-colored with a complex bouquet- mature apple & fig, a deep range of flavors & bright acidity. Made biodynamically: no chemicals, minimal pesticides.
*Sustainable, organic, or biodynamic production
