aLSACE/JURA/SAVOIE

Some of the most interesting, drinkable wines made in all of france-maybe the world. simple, yet incredibly delicious and complex. never manipulated, sustainable agriculture.

$21 DOMAINE MAURICE SCHOECH PINOT AUXERROIS ‘17 ALSACE ORGANIC

Schoech’s Pinot Auxerrois accounts for over 10% of the domaine’s production in most vintages and is the first parcel harvested each fall. The vines are all in excess of 35 years of age. The cepage is not actually a Pinot; its origins have been traced to the Mosel; it can also be referred to simply as ‘Auxerrois’. The skin has a slightly bitter note, thus pressing is very light to minimize this element. A dry wine, it often carries at most 8-9 grams of residual sugar.

$25 BECHTOLD PINOT GRIS “SILBERBERG” ‘16 ALSACE

From a lieu-dit, gravelly limestone in texture and composition,located just below the “Engelberg” vineyard, on the steep slopes surrounding the village of Dahlenheim.  It offers bountiful fruit both on the nose and palate accented softly with notes of spice.

$2O JOSEPH CATTIN GEWURZTRAMINER ‘17 ALSACE

$13 CAVE DE RIBEAUVILLE PINOT BLANC ‘17 ALSACE

Light and fruity , with a supple and refreshing sensation.

$17 JOSEPH CATTIN REISLING ‘18 ALSACE

Joseph Cattin is one of Alsace’s top growers of affordable, delicious wines.

$23 CHARLES GONNET MONDUESE “Vielle Vignes” “18 SAVOIE

$20 CHARLES GONNET CHIGNIN ‘19 SAVOIE

100% Jacquere from very old vines

$15 DOMAINE EUGENE CARREL JONGIEUX ‘19 SAVOIE

100 % Jongieux.The vineyards are situated at 1,476 feet and planted on steep, southwest facing slopes to calcareous clay soils. Despite their proximity to the Swiss Alps, the climate is surprisingly warm; Jongieux enjoys 2-3 more hours of sun than any other area in the Savoie. Consequently, the fruit reaches phenolic ripeness which diminishes the need for chaptalization resulting in wines that are balanced and fresher than its regional counterparts.

$22 DOMAINE ROLET ARBOIS ROUGE TRADITION” ‘18 JURA

An Estate which reflects the image of an ever-changing Jura and family enterprise, this Estate was created in the early 40's by Désiré Rolet. Today, his children have taken over and share the various responsibilities of the management of the Estate, Bernard and Guy take care of the vines and vinification; Pierre and Eliane are in charge of marketing, each one of them working with a view to the final objective of a wine-grower : the passion of obtaining, depending on the vintage the quintessence of the grappe knowing that wine starts being made in the vineyard. Poulsard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir

$19 DOMAINE YVES DUPORT CHARDONNAY ‘18 BUGEY-SAVOIE

$30 DOMAINE MONTBOURGEAU L’ETOILE ‘16 JURA

This cuvée is the classic white wine of Montbourgeau. It is usually bottled after 24 to 30 months of elevage in barrel. Chardonnay is the dominant grape but an occasional Savagnin vine is found within the Chardonnay plantings, an addition which adds a touch of complexity to the ultimate blend. The fermentation occurs in stainless steel but, after malolactic, the wine is racked into small barrel and demi-muids for two years. At that point, the entire production is assembled and left for several months in cuve before being bottled.

$35 DOMAINE OVERNOY-CINQUAND PLOUSSARD ARBOIS-PUPILLN ‘18 JURA

$30 DOMAINE RIJCKAERT POULSARD ‘18 JURA

The Poulsard is a delicate wine that would not perform well in small barrel, so part is vinified in 600L demi-muid with the balance in steel tank.  Wild red berries, pale color and a pleasant airiness make this wine a delight to drink.

$25 DOMAINE RIJCKAERT CHARDONNAY ‘17 JURA

Jean Rijckaert’s goal is to employ minimum mechanical techniques, instead focusing on a return to manual work. The soil is plowed, thus, allowing the vines to search for nourishment deep into the earth. This adds character and complexity while expressing the terroir of the region. The harvests are done manually with little intervention in the winemaking process, including the use of natural yeasts. Jean prefers to make wine that can be enjoyed with food and good company as opposed to garnering the best scores.