Petnat or Petillant Naturel = naturally occurring bubbles that are a bi-product of fermentation finishing in the bottle. The bubbles tend to … More
Category: Bubbles
NV La Closerie “Les Béguines”, Jérôme Prévost
Birthday Champagne. I was looking for something along the lines of Jacques Selosse (undeniably unique, intense, and particular) when a friend … More
Domaine Ganevat, “la Combe” Rotalier, Cremant de Jura
Very special heady bubbles, sharply aromatic and thirst quenching. So much personality it might as well be popping jokes and … More
NV Alexandre Filaine, Brut Cuvée Spéciale, Damery, Champagne
Legit. Delicate. Boyuant doesn’t even begin to cover it.
Champagne Fleury, “Millésime” Cuveé Extra Brut, 1995
Pinot Noir (80%) and Chardonnay (20%) The age gives this champagne such incredible structure and character, slightly “orangey” tasting with … More
NV Paul Bara “Grand Rosé”, Brut Grand Cru, Bouzy
-35 year old vines (av.) grown in clay & limestone soil -76 % Pinot Noir, 19 % Chardonnay, 5% Red wine … More
NV Varnier Fanniere Brut Grand Cru, Côte des Blancs, Avize
-Chardonnay (100%) -Soil: belemnite chalk (apparently filled with highly prized cuttlefish fossil deposits, said to add to the “terroir” … More
NV Guy Charlemagne, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Réserve
On a rainy night in Portland, OR I shuffled my way through the endless stretch of suburbia to land at … More
Ameztoi Stimatum, Getariako Txakolina, 2012
Fun wine with a bizarre personality. Light, refreshing red with bright acidity and intentional effervescence. A little yeasty although … More
Jean-Pierre Robinot, L’Ange Vin, Les Vignes de Fêtembulles, 2012
Another stunner from Loire legend Robinot. This guy lives natural wine- he listens to the grapes as they ferment, … More