Tasting notes, December 14, 2024; Gift wines

                     Gift Wines

2023 Thomas-Labaille L’Authentique
On Sale for $28
Sancerre / Loire Valley / France
100% Sauvignon Blanc
The “L’Authentique” cuvée is sourced from 15 acres of 25-year-old vines planted in both clay and the famed Kimmeridgian limestone of the zone. The wine is fermented using native yeast before being aged for 4-6 months on the lees (fine solids) in stainless steel tanks. 
2022 Jean-Michel Guillon Champs Perdrix
On Sale for $44
Marsannay / Côte de Nuits / France
100% Chardonnay
A single vineyard Chardonnay sourced from the village of Marsannay, this full, robust white offers ample orchard fruit aromas and flavors along with a discreet touch of wood. 
2021 Jerome Chezeaux Villages
On sale for $60
Nuits-Saint-Georges / Côte de Nuits / France
100% Pinot Noir
Sourced from 8 acres of vines spread throughout the village of Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chezeaux’s Villages offers aromas and flavors of dark red fruits and iron.
2017 Bosquet des Papes A la Gloire de mon Grand Père
On Sale for $49.99
Châteauneuf-du-Pape / Southern Rhône / France
98% Grenache, 1% Cinsault, 1% Clairette 
Perfectly mature, the 2017 Gloire showcases the beauty of the Southern Rhone, packed with aromas and flavors of cassis and roasted herbs. The wine is aged in a combination of demi-muids and foudre (large, neutral casks).
2021 Caterwaul Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma
On Sale for $39.99
Sonoma / California / US
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
This impeccably balanced California Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted by superstar winemaker Thomas Rivers-Brown. The fruit for the Sonoma bottling is sourced from old vines located right on the Napa Valley border.
Taylor Fladgate 20yr Tawny Porto
On Sale for $52
Porto / Douro Valley / Portugal
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela
Aged for an average of 20 years in cask, Taylor Fladgate’s Tawny comes in at 20% alcohol and 111g/L of residual sugar. A classic Tawny with aromas and flavors of dried fruits and caramel.