Description
A showcase of French finesse. The Sancerre is lively and pure, Château Coutet brings honeyed depth, and Clos de Mes adds supple red fruit. A refined trio for sophisticated gatherings and candlelit celebrations.
1 BOTTLE OF LE CLOS DES MÉS, 2021, CHÂTEAU L'INDÉCISE, BORDEAUX, FRANCE
A graceful Bordeaux red, built from a classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. It opens with a layered aroma of wild red cherry, juicy plum skin, and crushed violets, underpinned by warm cedar spice and a gentle waft of forest floor. On the palate, it shows supple attack, sliding into mid-weight fruit framed by polished tannins and lively acidity; hints of dark currant, baking spice and a faint graphite note emerge as the finish lingers with a berry echo. Though the exact aging details aren’t widely published, the wine exhibits the texture characteristic of moderate oak and time in barrel to soften structure. It is a lovely companion to roast lamb, beef stews, or charcuterie and aged cheeses. Château L'Indécise, under Marie and Sacha Sokoloff, farms organically, works with biodiversity in the vineyard, and produces wines with both character and elegance—Le Clos des Més is testament to their commitment to terroir, precision and authenticity.
1 BOTTLE OF SANCERRE BLANC LES MONTACHINS AOC, 2023, GITTON PÈRE ET FILS, LOIRE, FRANCE
A brilliant rendition of 100% Sauvignon Blanc, lovingly crafted from old vines planted on Portlandian limestone in the Loire Valley. In the glass, its bouquet is electrifying—white peach, zesty lime, and Bosc pear, all laced with chalky minerality and a whisper of wet flint. Texturally, it’s a marvel: silk-like on the palate, with crystalline acidity that threads through orchard fruit and touches of saline tension, carrying you to a long, stony finish. Aged on its lees for six months in stainless steel, the wine melds purity with subtle textural complexity, maintaining both energy and poise. This Sancerre is a dream alongside oysters, shellfish, goat cheese, or elegant dishes like trout in a caper butter sauce—truly the embodiment of Loire finesse. Gitton Père & Fils, a family estate in Ménétréol‑sous‑Sancerre founded on respect for tradition and terroir, ferments spontaneously and vinifies each parcel separately. Les Montachins is a testament to their commitment to expressive, site-driven Sauvignon Blanc crafted with precision and grace.
1 BOTTLE OF CHÂTEAU COUTET SAINT-ÉMiLION GRAND CRU, 2022, CHÂTEAU COUTET, BORDEAUX, FRANCE
A Bordeaux wine crafted from a classic blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, cultivated on the historic limestone-rich soils of Saint-Émilion. This wine reveals refined tasting notes of black cherry, plum, and cassis, accented by hints of cedar, graphite, and subtle spice. Aged for 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels, it achieves a balance of fruit intensity and elegant tannins, with a silky texture and a lingering finish. Ideal pairings include roasted meats, duck confit, and hard cheeses. Château Coutet, a family-run estate with a centuries-old legacy, is celebrated for its dedication to organic farming and traditional methods, producing wines that authentically express the unique terroir of Saint-Émilion.