Tasting notes, 3/22/25; France v. US

                    France v. U.S.A

2021 Pierre Morey Bourgogne Blanc
On Sale for $39.99
Beaune / Côte d’Or / France
100% Chardonnay
Sourced from four separate parcels all planted 45 years ago, Pierre Morey’s Bourgogne Blanc is fermented in barrels prior to 12-16 months aging. The wine is distinctly mineral driven, this quality is emphasized by the coolness of the 2021 vintage.. 
2022 Freemark Abbey Chardonnay
On Sale for $31.99
Napa Valley / California / USA
100% Chardonnay
Freemark Abbey’s Chardonnay is culled from three vineyard parcels in Napa Valley. The wine is barrel fermented (40% new French oak) and aged for 15 months in a combination of oak and stainless steel.
2017 Camille Giroud Ladoix
On Sale for $39.99
Ladoix / Côte de Beaune / France
100% Pinot Noir
The northerly Beaune appellation of Ladoix is often overlooked, as it resides below the very famous Corton. Giroud’s example is produced from a single site located at the bottom of the Corton hill.
2022 Arterberry Maresh Willamette Valley
On Sale for $35.99
Dundee Hills / Oregon / USA
100% Pinot Noir
Sourced from the Dundee Hills AVA of the Willamette Valley, Arterberry Maresh’s entry level Pinot Noir is brimming with varietal character. The wine is fermented using native yeast and aged in a variety of vessels.
2019 Lafon Rochet Grand Vin
On Sale for $55.99
St. Estèphe / Bordeaux / France
57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Lafon Rochet is home to some very old vines (Merlot plantings back to 1938). The resulting wine is forward and fruit leading, with measured tannins and moderate acidity. This is a wine that will evolve positively over the next 5-10 years.
2021 Vineyard 29 Cru
On Sale for $44.99
Napa Valley / California / USA
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec
Cru is intended as an introduction to the house style of Vineyard 29. The wine is aged for 18 months in 40% new French oak barrels, however, the wood does not overwhelm the plentiful red fruit present.