Full-bodied Riesling from the smallest of Alsace's Grand Cru vineyards in a warm vintage. This wine has some age before release but will benefit from additional cellaring.
A finely-tuned, well-balanced VS cognac that could qualify as a VSOP if the makers wanted to be technical about it. A solid entry-level example of fine brandy and great for cocktails as well.
Dumangin's entry-level Ratafia, the Craft cuvée is a blend of minimum 6-year-aged Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier that sees a further 9 years in barrel before bottling. Great as an aperitif or paired with dessert.
The Hautes-Cotes de Nuits Pinot Noir from the village of Segrois is made in a lighter style, easier drinking at younger ages, and in the great vintages compares very well to more famous Burgundy villages.
The Maconnais is the warmest growing region in Burgundy and makes very developed fruity styles of Chardonnay. Recchione's version sees a bit of oak for texture.
