and nutty character balanced by ripe orchard fruits
making it a wine that will continue to evolve and deepen with time
From the relatively undiscovered Côtes de Auxerre
Francois Villard’s 2022 Saint Joseph is a captivating reflection of the region’s rugged beauty and the bold expression of Syrah that thrives here
pair it with anything from ceviche to grilled vegetables
Michel Guignier, Beaujolais, 2023 limestone tasting and nutty character balanced byThis is Beaujolais made the hard way so it can drink the easy way. Michel Guignier farms old vine Gamay on decomposed granite around the forested village of Vauxrenard, biodynamic and organic certified, ploughing some plots with a horse and adding nothing to the wine he calls simply pure juice. All that obsessive farming pours out as pure, carefree pleasure: crunchy red berries, a whisper of earthy spice, and a silky, weightless feel with no makeup in