December Wine Club Selections

 
 
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NV CATHERINE & PIERRE BRETON “LA DILETTANTE” VOUVRAY BRUT - LOIRE, FRANCE

Chenin Blanc

Color: Golden, with frothy bubbles

Bouquet: Light, not overly aromatic, but notes of white florals, wet stone, orchard fruits, lemon zest, and honey are detectable.

Palate: Bone-dry, stony, with a coursing minerality and persistent acidity. Flavors of tangy citrus, orchard fruits, honey. Delicate and frothy mousse.

We suggest enjoying this wine now, or within the next three years.

Further information on this wine can be found here: https://domainebreton.net

2015 DOMAINE DU JONCIER “LE CLASSIQUE” - SOUTHERN RHÔNE, FRANCE

Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, & Carignan

Color: Deep purple-ruby

Bouquet: Soft blue fruit with lots of earth. Wine is layered with herbal notes of rosemary and thyme.

Palate: Intense, with chewy tannins, dark fruits, pepper, and spice. This wine has a long, lip-smacking finish.

This wine is to be enjoyed now, or within the next five years.

Further information on this wine can be found here: https://www.kermitlynch.com/our-wines/domaine-de-marquiliani/