Tasting notes, Thanksgiving wines; Nov. 20, 2021

   Thanksgiving

2019 Domaine Chantemerle
Chablis Villages
On sale for $26.99
Chapelle-Vaupelteigne, Chablis / France 100% Chardonnay
The Boudin family has farmed the vineyards of Domaine Chantemerle since the 1960’s, producing Chardonnay without the use of any barrel. The resulting wines are crisp and flavorful.
2019 Baudry
La Croix Boissée Blanc
On sale for $47.99
Chinon, Loire/ France 100% Chenin Blanc
Powerful single vineyard Chenin Blanc sourced from limestone rich vineyards, this bottling is fermented and aged in large casks. The Croix Boissée possesses less than 2g/L of residual sugar.
2020 Foradori
Lezer Rosso

On sale for $24.99
Trentino-Alto Adige/ Italy 100% Teroldego
The Lezer is fermented using indigenous yeast prior to a four month elevage in terracotta, cement and large oak barrels. Bright and refreshing with a cranberry character.
2019 Vajra
Nebbiolo Langhe
On sale for $21.99
Langhe / Italy 100% Nebbiolo
The Vajra family makes their home in the commune of Barolo and is known as one of the best producers in the region. The fruit for their Langhe Nebbiolo is culled from young estate vines. 
2019 Pierre Gelin
Bourgogne Côte d’Or Rouge
On sale for $31.99
Fixin, Côte de Nuits/ France 100% Pinot Noir
The Gelin domaine was founded in 1925 and today farms 32 acres divided between their home village as well as Gevrey Chambertin.This is a powerful, almost wild natured red that includes a healthy dose of earth and spice to go along with its big red fruit.
2019 Martinelle
Ventoux Rouge
On sale for $21.99
Lafare, Southern Rhone/ France
65% Grenache, 18% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre, 2% Counoise 
Established in 2001, this tiny domain consists of just 30 acres of terraced vineyards, planted at 900 feet above sea level. This Ventoux Rouge possesses a remarkably fresh finish provided by its welcome natural acidity.