2019 French Wine

Famed New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov has written on several occasions that most wines have their seasonal associations. Rose in the summer, Rieslings in spring, and Chateauneuf du Pape in the fall. Thankfully, the cooler... Read More

With yields down, and demand up, it's harder and harder to find hidden gems in Chateauneuf du Pape. Such is the case for the amazing Heredita 2019, made by the famed co-op of Le Cellier des Princes. Heredita is a cuvee born... Read More

One of the best values in Bordeaux, the 2019 vintage is classic. In the hands of the Vialard family since 1895, Chateau Cissac, classified as Cru Bourgeois, was one of the most popular Bordeaux in Europe during the last century.... Read More

Rated 91 Points at the Release Price of $25, the Chateau de Ribebon is one of our best values in Bordeaux. Another home-run vintage from the Aubert family, they own five Chateaus and over 600 acres of vines on the right bank north... Read More

Full-bodied, silky & elegant, the 2019 vintage of the Gigognan Chateauneuf du Pape is a must have for all French wine lovers! A relatively young estate for the Southern Rhone, Chateau Gigognan was established in 1996 by husband... Read More

An amazing bargain for such a fine wine, the Chateau Guillaume Bordeaux Superieur is a standout in the 2019 vintage. Gold medal winner at the 2020 Decanter World Wine Awards, this was a runaway winner for the top wine under $15.... Read More

Rated 90 Points from James Suckling, the Chateau Hyot 2019 is a terrific everyday Bordeaux from the Aubert family. Right-Bank specialists, the Aubert's own five major properties and over six hundred acres of vines, which makes... Read More

Bordeaux is made famous by its big names. Places like Chateau Haut Brion, Mouton Rothschild, Lafite, Latour and Margaux. But combined, these historic classified properties represent less than 5% of the overall wine production... Read More

One of the best values in Bordeaux, the 2019 vintage is classic, and we have discovered an incredible gem from Montagne Saint Emilion. Known for their Merlot based wines that have beautiful richness, approachable fruit, with the... Read More

One of the most sought-after values in Bordeaux, Chateau Marjosse is the personal vineyard of the famed Pierre Lurton, managing director for Cheval Blanc and d'Yquem! A hidden gem in our portfolio, the 2019 Marjosse is made... Read More

The 100% Syrah is hand harvested and sorted, then fermented at high temperatures in stainless steel vats. Aging was for 24 months in second use barrels, all coopered by Guigal at Château d’Ampuis. It is a brilliant... Read More

Elegant, ready to drink 93 Point Saint-Julien for under $30 a bottle? Yes please...Especially when it's the second wine of powerhouse Chateau Gloria! Second wines are fantastic opportunities for those who want to drink great... Read More

A brilliant effort from Bordeaux legend Jean-Luc Thunevin and up and coming superstar Jean-Roger Calvet, the 2019 Thunevin-Calvet Cuvee Constance has been called a dead ringer for ready-to-drink Chateauneuf du Pape! Thunevin rose... Read More