This estate is yet another example of a Parisian leaving the city in the mid-1990s to take up wine in the Languedoc, albeit one who had remained unknown to me until recently. The wines have a finesse and silkiness that will appeal to Burgundy-lovers. (Continue reading here.)
Domaine LECCIA (Corsica) -- White and Red Patrimonio
Not to be confused with Domaine Yves Leccia (the two estates formerly were one).
Certified organic. (Continue reading here.)
Vincent DUREIL-JANTHIAL (Rully) -- A Tasting of 2019 Rully
Rully, a charming wine village, has plenty of outstanding producers, but I think this estate probably is the consensus best. (Continue reading here.)
Domaine la BASTIDE BLANCHE (Bandol) -- Recently tasted wines
Another successful range from this top Bandol estate.
Organic and biodynamic principles are followed here. (Continue reading here.)
And Even Yet More Northern Rhônes Recently Tasted: Cave de Tain, Vernay, Villard, Vins de Vienne
All wines are red, except as otherwise noted. (Continue reading here.)
More Northern Rhônes Recently Tasted: Dumien-Serette, Alain Graillot, Gripa, Hauts Châssis/Faugier, Jamet (Corrine, Jean-Paul, Fanny, Loïc)
More evidence of the inconsistency of recent vintages in the region.
All wines are red unless otherwise noted. (Continue reading here.)
Northern Rhônes Recently Tasted: Alexandre, Barret, Burgaud, Chatagnier, Combier, Coursodon, Curtat, Darnaud
All wines below are red wines unless otherwise stated.
2018-2019-2020 are all challenging vintages, and many of the wines have high stated alcohols. But some producers have succeeded in spite of the challenges.
2020 (and a 2019) Whites from the Western Loire: Bedouet, Branger, Château de Chantres, Chevalier, Germain, Huët, Janvier, Petiteau
I continue to be impressed by the 2020 vintage for Muscadet and as an extra bonus, the wines remain greatly underpriced. Chenin Blanc also achieved outstanding expression in the vintage. (Continue reading here.)
Jura Wines Recently Tasted: L'Aigle à Deux Têtes (Henri Leroy), Baud Génération 9, Jean Bourdy, Domaine des Carlines
Alas, nature has not been kind to Jura producers, and just as demand was beginning to lift off (at least in certain markets), freezes have killed off much of the recent crops. Nevertheless, these are often fascinating and highly original wines and worthy of your seeking them out. (Continue reading here.)
2020 Riechsgraf von Kesselstatt (Mosel)
With the exception of a questionable Josephshöfer GG, this is another outstanding group of wines from this famous estate in Marienlay. (Continue reading here.)
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