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Red Wine
Domaine Des Gourdins 2020, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.O.C., France: Domaine des Gourdins Saint-Émilion is a rich, full-bodied Right Bank Bordeaux blending 68% Merlot with 32% Cabernet Franc, two grape varieties that were practically made for each other in this storied appellation. The nose is inviting and layered, with ripe wild plum, crushed dark berries, a hint of roasted coffee, and a whisper of dried violet that gives it real elegance. The palate is plush and concentrated, with velvet-smooth tannins, a firmly dry backbone, and a long, warming finish that speaks to this wine's impressive structure. Serve it at room temperature, and it has every reason to continue developing beautifully through 2040. Notably, the 2015 vintage earned a Gold Medal at the Lyon International Wine Competition, confirming the consistent quality this small estate delivers. Saint-Émilion itself has produced wine since Roman times, and the medieval town surrounding these vineyards was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999, making every bottle a pour from one of the most historically significant wine landscapes on earth. Food pairings: beef bourguignon with pearl onions and mushrooms, roast duck with cherry sauce, aged Comté cheese with crusty bread. Drink: 2026 - 2040 47074 14% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. April 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Chartron et Trébuchet Pouilly-Fuissé 2023, Burgundy A.O.P., France: Chartron et Trébuchet Pouilly-Fuissé is a classically elegant Burgundian Chardonnay rooted in ancient Jurassic-era clay and limestone soils whose fossil-rich composition gives the wine its signature minerality and aristocratic poise. It is dry, medium-to-full-bodied, and beautifully focused, with a refined nose of ripe orchard pear, toasted almonds, white flowers, and a bright seam of preserved lemon that adds lift and energy to the aromatics. The palate is rich yet linear, with a creamy, well-integrated texture, a subtle hint of warm spice from careful oak handling, and a long, stone-edged finish that speaks unmistakably of its ancient Burgundian terroir. Serve it chilled and enjoy through 2030, as the wine's fine acidity and mineral backbone give it the structure to develop gracefully over several years in the cellar. Chartron et Trébuchet is one of the most respected négociant houses in the Côte de Beaune, with a history stretching back generations and a reputation for producing Chardonnay that captures the precision and elegance of Burgundy's finest appellations with remarkable consistency. Pair it with a pan-seared salmon fillet finished with a lemon butter and caper sauce, where the wine's citrus brightness and creamy texture will echo the richness of the fish with lovely harmony, or serve it alongside a bowl of seafood Alfredo with scallops and fresh tarragon for a deeply satisfying and perfectly matched dinner. Pouilly-Fuissé food pairings: grilled salmon dishes, seafood Alfredo, roast chicken. Drink: 2026 - 2030 10489 13% XD 750 mL $47.95 Score: 91/100. April 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart