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Wine Review: 2005 Bouchard Père & Fils Beaune Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus

Since 1731, Bouchard Père & Fils has been producing some of the finest examples of Pinot noir and this vintage is no exception. The weather was particularly favorable with little rain, mild temperatures and plenty of sun shining down on the 130 hectares of vineyard in the heart of the Côte d’Or. This little gem [...]

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Wine Review: 2010 Domaine Bourillon-Dorleans Sec La Coulée d’Argent Vouvray

Founded in 1921, Domaine Bourillon-Dorléans covers roughly 50 acres of vines in the commune of Rochecorbon, exporting 85% of their wine abroad. The final product shows the care that went into the blending regimen and the quality of grapes sourced.  On the nose, a pretty little dance of pear, green apple and apricot evolve from [...]

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Farmer Fizz that won’t Break the Bank

Looking for a few grower Champagne’s that won’t break the bank?  The inexpensive and reasonably priced farmer fizz below won’t disappoint! Pertois Moriset Mesnil Sur Oger Grand Cru Brut NV Liquid jolly rancher green apple, nice acidity Very Good | $37 | Buy it at Total Wine & More Bernard Bremont Ambonnay Grand Cru Brut [...]

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Wine Review: 2010 Gerard Bertrand Cremant de Limoux Brut Languedoc-Roussillon France

Limoux has a long history for making fizzy wines, which is said to date back as early as 1531. The appellation sits high in the valley of Aude near the Pyreneese Mountains, planted to 4300 acres and home to 41 unique communes with some of the oldest Chardonnay vines in the south of France. The [...]

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Wine Review: 2010 Didier Champalou Vouvray Sec

Situated on the right bank of the Loire, the estate follows sustainable methods with membership in the Terra Vitis, an association that has been around for more than 10 years supporting the philosophy of sustainable viticulture. In 2005, the estate achieved sustainable certification. This Vouvray is an assemblage of many parcels, which spread across the [...]

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Wine Review: 2011 Domaine des Aubuisieres Cuvée de Silex Vouvray

In epic proportions, the wow factor comes into play from olfactory senses to palette pleasures; mineral and white peach dance from the glass leading to a lime and green apple sensation that is clean, sophisticated, round and complex with a medium-long finish. Refreshing and elegant, this Chenin blanc will pair exceptionally well with fish, cheese [...]

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