Enthroned at The Summit of Larzac: Domaine de Montcalmès, a Languedoc Stand-out, Drinks Well in Its Youth and Shows No Weakness with Age. + Four Top Terrasses du Larzac Producers. 6-Bottle Package, All Producers Sampler $268 + Recent Arrival Larzac’s Rising Star: Le Clos du Serres 6-Bottle Sampler Package For $138

Join us for Saturday Sips: A Taste of Terrasses du Larzac Come as you are; come any time that’s convenient for you during our business hours to sample selection from this week’s selections. Our staff will be on hand to discuss nuances…

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Posted on 2025.03.14 in France, Wine-Aid Packages, Languedoc-Roussillon  |  Read more...

The Evidence Of Things Terroir Champagne Hubert Noiret’s Coteaux du Petit-Morin Single Vineyards In Pursuit of Authentic Expression of Place of Origin

Wine is not about bubblegum halter tops or chunky flip-flops, but as an industry, it is as susceptible to fashion trends as any other. At Elie’s, we roll our eyes at some and embrace others with open arms and eager…

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Posted on 2025.03.06 in France, Champagne, Wine-Aid Packages  |  Read more...

Burgundy is in the Details: The Best of 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Have Blossomed and are Achieving Their Sultry and Nuanced Side at Their Greatest.

Véronique Boss-Drouhin, the talented winemaker from Maison Joseph Drouhin and Domain Drouhin Oregon, talks about the Burgundian triumvirate vintages of 2016, 2017 and 2018 like this: “Drink 2017 first, then 2016 after and 2018 drink anytime!” This echoes our own…

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Posted on 2025.03.05 in Gevrey-Chambertin, France, Burgundy, Wine-Aid Packages  |  Read more...

Second Wines First: Bordeaux Top Estates Second Labels’ Exceptional Quality and Lower Prices Make Them Attractive for Early Drinking. Vintages 2022, 2020 and 2019 Showcase in Three 7-Bottle Packs.

Join us for Saturday Sips: Second Wines are No Second Thoughts Come as you are; come any time that’s convenient for you during our business hours on Saturday, March 1 to sample from our Seconds bin. When someone asks for seconds…

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Posted on in Listrac-Médoc, Moulis-en-Médoc, Pauillac, Fronsac, Saint-Estephe, Côtes de Bordeaux, Saint Julien, Margaux, Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Haut-Médoc, France, Bordeaux, Saturday Sips Wines, Wine-Aid Packages  |  Read more...

Champagne by Any Other Name: Two-Dozen Rose-Tinted Champagne by Two-Dozen Producers Show Different Styles and Unlock the Full Depth and Diversity of the Region’s Terroir.

Sugar and spice are nice, but you prefer a bit more ‘brut’ with your Valentine’s Day sparkle, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that Champagne Rosé is often drier than its golden counterpart. Sweeter rosé styles exist, of course,…

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Posted on 2025.02.06 in France, Champagne, Wine-Aid Packages  |  Read more...

The Champagne Society June 2025 Selection: Champagne Fleury

Côte des Bar For The Course Jean-Sébastien Fleury, an Ecological Pioneer, is in Pursuit of “Understanding and Enhancing Terroir’s Character.” New Releases   Champagne Fleury ‘Boléro’, 2008 Côte-des-Bar Extra-Brut ($130) Although it sounds a bit contradictory, ‘doing what comes naturally’ is…

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Posted on 2025.02.02 in France, The Champagne Society, Champagne  |  Read more...

The Champagne Society April 2025 Selection: Time & Place: Champagne Hubert Noiret’s Coteaux du Petit-Morin In Pursuit of Authentic Expression of Place

Time & Place Champagne Hubert Noiret’s Coteaux du Petit-Morin in Pursuit of Authentic Expression of Place of Origin & Tracks of Time Champagne Hubert Noiret ‘Cuvée des 3 Symboles’, 2014 Coteaux du Petit-Morin – Villevenard Lieu-dit ‘Les Bacons’ Blanc de…