The Melon hails from the decomposed granite and limestone soils of the Chalone appellation, on a high elevation south-facing site planted in 1985. The fruit was harvested overnight when the temperatures are coolest, and whole cluster pressed to a combination of concrete eggs and stainless steel for...

Located in the commune of Vosne-Romanée, at the bottom of the slope in very white, marly soils. One quarter of the vines were planted in the 1930's and the rest were planted in the 1990's. Whole clusters directly pressed, indigenous yeast fermentation in barrel. Like the rest of the domaine wines,...

Jacqueline Delaunay makes this superb Muscadet from five hectares of 20-year-old Melon Blanc vines grown on stony gneiss, amphibolite and schist soils. The estate is in organic conversion, using no chemicals or herbicides whatsoever, only grass as a cover crop. Fermentation by ambient yeasts, found...

90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc. Bordeaux Supérieur aged for twelve months in an equal mix of stainless steel and oak barrels. Juicy blackberry and plum notes with lush, supple tannins. A classic Bordeaux for discerning babblers.

Located near the lovely village of Nantoux, tucked away on the higher slopes west of Pommard, planted from 1982 to 1984. 100% whole cluster, indigenous yeast fermentation with very few punch-downs/pump-overs. Aged in barrel for 16 months, no fining, no filtration. Minimal SO2 adjustments during...