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Brendan Stater-West "Les Chapaudaises" Saumur Blanc 2015
92
Our Score
(8/2017) Brendan Stater-West, an American teaching in Paris, fell in love with wine in the mid-2000s and decided to change gears. His passion for Chenin Blanc lead him to the cellars of Domaine Guiberteau in Saumur. Here, Romain Guiberteau taught him how to make beautiful Chenin and, eventually encouraged him to make his own wine. This is it! Preserved lemon, baked pear, chalk, cremini and thyme flavors lead a dense palate with a subtly searing finish. A very fine effort, worthy of a couple years in the cellar!
(8/2017) Brendan Stater-West, an American teaching in Paris, fell in love with wine in the mid-2000s and decided to change gears. His passion for Chenin Blanc lead him to the cellars of Domaine Guiberteau in Saumur. Here, Romain Guiberteau taught him how to make beautiful Chenin and, eventually encouraged him to make his own wine. This is it! Preserved lemon, baked pear, chalk, cremini and thyme flavors lead a dense palate with a subtly searing finish. A very fine effort, worthy of a couple years in the cellar!
$
7999
Discount:
1.5 LT
Local availability for Brendan Stater-West "Les Chapaudaises" Saumur Blanc 2015
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 4 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Domaine Guiberteau "Breze" Saumur Blanc 2015
93
Our Score
(9/2018) Domain Guiberteau crafts some of the finest examples of Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc to be found anywhere. The wines have been described as having "punk rock violence", but also supreme elegance. The "Breze" bottling comes from arguably one of the best sites for Chenin Blanc in the world. Sourced from two old-vine parcels, yields are small in the best of times. This is built for the long haul, and needs some time in bottle to temper its rather aggressive youthful nature. Without a doubt, this is truly one of the great Chenins of the world!
(9/2018) Domain Guiberteau crafts some of the finest examples of Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc to be found anywhere. The wines have been described as having "punk rock violence", but also supreme elegance. The "Breze" bottling comes from arguably one of the best sites for Chenin Blanc in the world. Sourced from two old-vine parcels, yields are small in the best of times. This is built for the long haul, and needs some time in bottle to temper its rather aggressive youthful nature. Without a doubt, this is truly one of the great Chenins of the world!
Local availability for Domaine Guiberteau "Breze" Saumur Blanc 2015
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 3 | (847) 831-1049 |
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We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Thibaud Boudignon Anjou Blanc 2017
93
Our Score
(6/2019) Extremely viscous, this is a seriously delicious Chenin Blanc! From the first pour, it's clear there is something special with this wine. Profoundly rich in texture, this 13% ABV bottling from rising star Thibaud Boudignon gives classic botrytis flavors of honey drizzled over yellow apple along with notes of lemon, tangerine, nectarine and peach. Boasting an intense chalky salinity, this effort is drinkable now and will continue to gain in complexity with another 3-7 years of bottle age.
(6/2019) Extremely viscous, this is a seriously delicious Chenin Blanc! From the first pour, it's clear there is something special with this wine. Profoundly rich in texture, this 13% ABV bottling from rising star Thibaud Boudignon gives classic botrytis flavors of honey drizzled over yellow apple along with notes of lemon, tangerine, nectarine and peach. Boasting an intense chalky salinity, this effort is drinkable now and will continue to gain in complexity with another 3-7 years of bottle age.
$
6599
Discount:
1.5 LT
Local availability for Thibaud Boudignon Anjou Blanc 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 3 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 1 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 1 | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Damien Laureau "Le Bel Ouvrage" Savennieres 2014
92
Our Score
93
Wine Advocate
(10/28/2016) "The citrusgolden 2014 Savennieres Le Bel Ouvrage is from up to 50-year-old vines on deep and stony, not very fertile soils. Fermented in tank and aged for 12 months in used French oak barrels, and another six months in tanks, this is a clear, ripe, intense and fruity Chenin; it has some yeasty flavors in the background. Full-bodied, rich and highly elegant, this is a dense, concentrated, perfectly balanced, refreshing mineral Chenin with a firm and persistent structure; it has a long, complex and powerful finish. The aging potential is enormous, but the wine is also pretty accessible today. Drink Date 2016 - 2030."
(10/28/2016) "The citrusgolden 2014 Savennieres Le Bel Ouvrage is from up to 50-year-old vines on deep and stony, not very fertile soils. Fermented in tank and aged for 12 months in used French oak barrels, and another six months in tanks, this is a clear, ripe, intense and fruity Chenin; it has some yeasty flavors in the background. Full-bodied, rich and highly elegant, this is a dense, concentrated, perfectly balanced, refreshing mineral Chenin with a firm and persistent structure; it has a long, complex and powerful finish. The aging potential is enormous, but the wine is also pretty accessible today. Drink Date 2016 - 2030."
$
3999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Damien Laureau "Le Bel Ouvrage" Savennieres 2014
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 7 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Domaine La Clef du Recit "La Chene Fourchu" Sancerre 2017
Reminding us of some of the magical $100 wines of famed Loire grower Didier Dagueneau, the 2017 Le Chene Fourchu is one of the most distinctive Sancerres we have ever featured!
93+
Our Score
(1/2020) Anthony Girard crafts this special wine from a one hectare parcel of 45-year-old vines growing in pure limestone soils. Following fermentation, he ages half of the wine in concrete amphora and half in wood barrels, some of which are new. The use of oak, which is rather unusual for the region, provides a creamy mouthfeel, rich texture and flavors of vanilla and spice that sit atop a classic Sancerre frame of chalky minerality, high-toned citrus fruit and lively, refreshing acidity. Sancerre drinkers will appreciate the purity of the core qualities of this wood-scented, velvety-textured bottling. There's something there too for those who love upper-tier white Bordeaux and even white Burgundy. This complex and delicious wine is outstanding now, and will continue to improve over the next 3-5 years.
(1/2020) Anthony Girard crafts this special wine from a one hectare parcel of 45-year-old vines growing in pure limestone soils. Following fermentation, he ages half of the wine in concrete amphora and half in wood barrels, some of which are new. The use of oak, which is rather unusual for the region, provides a creamy mouthfeel, rich texture and flavors of vanilla and spice that sit atop a classic Sancerre frame of chalky minerality, high-toned citrus fruit and lively, refreshing acidity. Sancerre drinkers will appreciate the purity of the core qualities of this wood-scented, velvety-textured bottling. There's something there too for those who love upper-tier white Bordeaux and even white Burgundy. This complex and delicious wine is outstanding now, and will continue to improve over the next 3-5 years.
$
3299
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Domaine La Clef du Recit "La Chene Fourchu" Sancerre 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 60+ | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 60+ | (847) 831-1049 |
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We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Thibaud Boudignon Anjou Blanc 2017
93
Our Score
(6/2019) Extremely viscous, this is a seriously delicious Chenin Blanc! From the first pour, it's clear there is something special with this wine. Profoundly rich in texture, this 13% ABV bottling from rising star Thibaud Boudignon gives classic botrytis flavors of honey drizzled over yellow apple along with notes of lemon, tangerine, nectarine and peach. Boasting an intense chalky salinity, this effort is drinkable now and will continue to gain in complexity with another 3-7 years of bottle age.
(6/2019) Extremely viscous, this is a seriously delicious Chenin Blanc! From the first pour, it's clear there is something special with this wine. Profoundly rich in texture, this 13% ABV bottling from rising star Thibaud Boudignon gives classic botrytis flavors of honey drizzled over yellow apple along with notes of lemon, tangerine, nectarine and peach. Boasting an intense chalky salinity, this effort is drinkable now and will continue to gain in complexity with another 3-7 years of bottle age.
$
2999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Thibaud Boudignon Anjou Blanc 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Francois Pinon "Silex Noir" Vouvray 2017
94
Wine Spectator
(11/15/2019) "A silky, mineral-driven version, featuring wet stone and sel gris notes that stand firm from start to finish, underscoring lemon zest, green plum and quince flavors. A bit taut now, but shows incredible precision, depth and complexity, which should all shine through after a few more years of aging. Best from 2021 through 2031. 200 cases imported."
(11/15/2019) "A silky, mineral-driven version, featuring wet stone and sel gris notes that stand firm from start to finish, underscoring lemon zest, green plum and quince flavors. A bit taut now, but shows incredible precision, depth and complexity, which should all shine through after a few more years of aging. Best from 2021 through 2031. 200 cases imported."
$
2499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Francois Pinon "Silex Noir" Vouvray 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 2 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Domaine Roger Neveu "Cote des Embouffants" Sancerre 2018
90+
Our Score
(8/2019) Neveu crafts this textbook Sancerre from 20 year old vines on the steep southern-facing slopes of the historical Cote des Embouffants vineyard. Flinty from the start, with waves of citrus and white floral aromas and flavors popping once the wine has a few minutes to breathe. Finishes with plus length and a harmonious energy. It is lovely to get such a pretty and authentic expression of Sancerre from a family estate for such an attractive price.
(8/2019) Neveu crafts this textbook Sancerre from 20 year old vines on the steep southern-facing slopes of the historical Cote des Embouffants vineyard. Flinty from the start, with waves of citrus and white floral aromas and flavors popping once the wine has a few minutes to breathe. Finishes with plus length and a harmonious energy. It is lovely to get such a pretty and authentic expression of Sancerre from a family estate for such an attractive price.
$
2279
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Domaine Roger Neveu "Cote des Embouffants" Sancerre 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Domaine de Saint-Just "Coulee de Saint-Cyr" Saumur Blanc 2014
92+
Our Score
(3/2020) Here's a beautiful, aged Chenin Blanc from Anjou in the Loire Valley. Arnaud Lambert crafts this from certified organic, 70-year old vines, then raises the wine in a combination of large and small barrels, including a small percentrage new. Packed with much material, including baked orchard and citrus fruit, lovely yellow flowers, secondary flavors of biscuit and almond butter, searing high acidity and extended minerality, this wine is very complex and satisfyingly delicious.
(3/2020) Here's a beautiful, aged Chenin Blanc from Anjou in the Loire Valley. Arnaud Lambert crafts this from certified organic, 70-year old vines, then raises the wine in a combination of large and small barrels, including a small percentrage new. Packed with much material, including baked orchard and citrus fruit, lovely yellow flowers, secondary flavors of biscuit and almond butter, searing high acidity and extended minerality, this wine is very complex and satisfyingly delicious.
$
2199
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Domaine de Saint-Just "Coulee de Saint-Cyr" Saumur Blanc 2014
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 2 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 4 | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Champalou Vouvray Brut NV
90+
Our Score
(1/2020) Here's a delicious bubbly from Champalou, one of our favorite Kermit Lynch growers. Utilizing the same traditional production methods employed in Champagne, this sparkler is crafted from 25-year-old Chenin Blanc vines grown in limestone and clay. The lucky drinkers will enjoy apple and citrus flavors, with honey and chalky earth tones adding complexity to this finely moussed glass of pleasure.
(1/2020) Here's a delicious bubbly from Champalou, one of our favorite Kermit Lynch growers. Utilizing the same traditional production methods employed in Champagne, this sparkler is crafted from 25-year-old Chenin Blanc vines grown in limestone and clay. The lucky drinkers will enjoy apple and citrus flavors, with honey and chalky earth tones adding complexity to this finely moussed glass of pleasure.
$
2199
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Champalou Vouvray Brut NV
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 10 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 46 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 22 | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
