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White Wine
Domaine Yvon & Laurent Vocoret Fourchaume Chablis 2023, Burgundy A.O.C., France: Domaine Yvon & Laurent Vocoret's Fourchaume Premier Cru Chablis from Burgundy is a concentrated, medium-bodied white wine offering notes of Granny Smith apple, ripe pear, white pepper and limestone. This dry wine displays chiseled structure and genuine depth nourished by lees aging that will continue to integrate over the next two years. Serve it well chilled with seafood hotpot as the wine's mouth-watering character complements the briny broth, or pair it with oysters on the half shell where the wine's flinty minerality mirrors the shellfish. Winemaker Laurent Vocoret harvests a portion of the fruit slightly later to boost density, crafting this terrific Chablis that remains firmly in the sharp, honest Chablis idiom while delivering intense concentration. The wine is sourced from forty-year-old vines and displays excellent length and refined elegance on its spicy, persistent finish. This brilliant bottle at an attractive price represents outstanding quality and will drink beautifully through 2028 with a long drinking window. Chablis food pairings: seafood hotpot, pan-fried lemon sole, oysters on the half shell. Drink: 2026 - 2028 22776 13.3% XD 750 mL $56.95 Score: 91/100. February 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Casarena Malbec 2023, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: Casarena Estate Malbec from Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza is a juicy, medium-bodied red offering aromas of plum, blackcurrant, and subtle notes of cocoa and sweet spice. It's dry with smooth, velvety tannins and vibrant acidity. Serve it slightly below room temperature with grilled ribeye steak as the wine's fresh fruit character and polished texture will enhance the charred meat's savory richness beautifully, or pair it with empanadas where the wine's approachable structure and vibrant berry flavors will complement the seasoned filling perfectly. Winemaker Agustín Alcoleas, who studied at Juan Agustín Maza University and honed his craft in Sonoma, Provence, and Saint-Émilion before joining Casarena, oversees all stages of production from their historic 1937 winery in Perdriel. Built on distinctive sand-colored stone and sandy soils that inspired the winery's name—a creative blend of "casa" (house) and "arena" (sand)—Casarena is focused on discovering hidden micro-terroirs within the historic Luján de Cuyo appellation to showcase the region's diversity. Enjoy now or cellar for 3-5 years. Malbec food pairings: grilled ribeye steak, empanadas, beef tacos. Drink: 2026 - 2031 46397 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart