Selection
De Martino 2017 Volcanes Chardonnay
Off the bat this wine shows quiet elegance, a slow unfurling of white peach and ripe pear, followed by the lift of citrus zest, like lemon oil rubbed between fingertips. Just beneath that brightness lies something deeper: a soft touch of vanilla, warm butter melting on fresh bread, and a whisper of white pepper carried on a cool southern breeze. This premium new world Chardonnay stands up to our old world favoutires.
Clos Cibonne 2020 Tibouren Rose
A distinctive, amber-hued rosé with layered aromatics of blood orange, clementine, and red berry lifted by dried florals, sweet spice, and a subtle iodine-saline note. The palate is textured and medium-bodied, showing savoury depth with citrus, stone fruit, and hints of tea, spice, and gentle oak framed by fresh acidity. Long and complex on the finish, with a signature oxidative nuance and mineral edge that sets it apart as a truly gastronomic, age-worthy rosé.
Guillaume Vrignaud 2021 Chablis 1Er Cru
A more concentrated and expressive Chablis showing lifted aromas of lemon oil, ripe citrus, green apple, and white peach layered with crushed shell, flint, and subtle floral tones. The palate is structured and finely textured, with driving acidity, precise mineral tension, and a deeper core of orchard fruit balanced by a chalky, saline backbone. Long and focused on the finish, with persistent citrus zest, wet stone, and a refined, mouth-watering energy that signals excellent aging potential.
