“The French Wine Connection” SF’s Late Night Wine Party (July 2024)

WHITE WINE

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Domaine Jean-Jacques Auchere 2022, Sauvignon blanc -🍷18 / 68Sancerre, France Pure minerality, exotic fruits, lime, crisp wine

Domaine de la Fessardière ‘La Mer’ 2020, Melon de Bourgogne  -🍷11 / 39 Muscadet, France Fully-structured wine, salinity, citrus

Domaine du Somail 2022 Zya White, Roussanne –🍷12 / 39 VDF, France Ripe & pure, floral notes, crushed nuts & citrus fruits. Bold and round palate with acidity. Generous fruits and nutty spiciness notes

Ribeauville Collection 2022, Riesling –🍷13 / 41 Alsace, France Citrus nose, lemon zest, minerality, dry and clean

Famille Gueguen 2022, Chardonnay – 72 Chablis, France Citrus, melon, white flowers, freshness, minerality, bright

Alex Gambal White 2018, Chardonnay – 110 Burgundy, France Rosehip bouquet, mineral background, oak touch

Domaine Parigot ‘Le Limozin’ 2021 – 160 Meursault, France Yellow fruits, exotic fruits, grilled tones, full palate, beautiful tension

Cave de Ribeauville 2014 Grand Cru, Pfersigberg, Gewürztraminer – 79 Alsace, France Strong exotic, peppermint, notes of lychee, long finish

Ribeauville Osterberg 2019 Grand Cru, Riesling – 109 Alsace, France Mineral aroma, rich texture of ripe peach, apple notes, floral notes

ROSÉ, ORANGE

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Ribeauville Cremant d’Alsace Rosé, Pinot Noir –🍷12 / 52 Sparkling WineAlsace, France Creamy, Cox’s Orange Pippin apple

Domaine Vetriccie 2021, Niellucciu, Sciaccarellu, Grenache Merlot -🍷10 / 36 Corsica, France Crispiness and fruitiness rose, floral aromas, cranberry, blackberry

Tinto Amorio Bheeyo 2023, French Colombard, Gewürztraminer, Zinfandel Albariño -🍷15 / 54 Mendocino, USA Bonny royal apricot, byeonggyul orange notes, lychees, exotic, refreshing

RED WINE

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Domaine Lavau 2019, Grenache, Syrah -🍷13 / 49 Rasteau, FranceGarrigue scrubland, spice and ripe fruits, intense and powerful red fruits

Château Le Bonnat 2018, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon -🍷14 / 52 Graves, France Intense red fruits, harmonious woodiness with vanilla, spicy hints. Silky palates, well-integrated tannins

Rive Sud 2022, Pinot Noir -🍷9 / 33 Pays d’Oc, France Cherry brandy fruits, fresh red fruits

Domaine du Somail 2021, Mourvedre Syrah -🍷13 / 42 Minervois, France Notes of iris, violet, almond, cherry and garrigue, fresh, generous and fleshy wine. Spices and flowers for the finish

Domaine Romain Pillot Sazenay 2020, Pinot Noir – 291 Mercurey 1er Cru, FranceRed currant, red berries, spices

Domaine Nudant Red 2019, Pinot Noir – 230 Vosne-Romanée, FranceBlackberry, blueberry, racy with tannins, strength and elegance

Domaine Auchère 2021, Pinot Noir – 59 Sancerre Red, FranceComplex aromas, ripe fruits, smoky notes, roasted coffee, volume and elegance

Vignobles Bulliat 2021, Gamay – 65 Morgon, FranceRaspberry and peach, light-bodied with mouthfeel and notes of spices and herbs

M. Chapoutier Alléno & Chapoutier 2020, Grenache, Syrah – 59 Côte du Rhône, FranceIntense nose, red fruits notes as well as garrigue, sweet spicy fragrances, tannic finish, touch of liquorice

Domaine Chante Cigale Red 2020, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault – 95 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, FranceFull of fruits and spices, fleshy with notes of black fruits, fine tannins

Domaine Belle “Les Pierrelles” 2021, Syrah – 65 Crozes-Hermitage, FranceBlackberry, berries, spice and ripe fruits, peppery flavors with notes of cassis and plums with a hint of vanilla and green herbs

Chateau Charmes de Kirwan 2019, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot  – 93 Margaux, France Ripe fruits, plum, black cherry and blackberry. Tannins and delicate spicy notes

Château Beychevelle “Amiral de Beychevelle” 2018, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot – 121 Saint-Julien, FranceFresh and elegant, delicate tannins, smooth palate, oak notes

CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING WINE

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CHAMPAGNE JF Dautreville 2019, Chardonnay – 65 Cuvee Reserve Extra Brut 1er Cru (1/2 bouteille) Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Champagne, France Freshness, stewed fruits, apricot, hint of honey

CHAMPAGNE Lombard Brut Nature Grand Cru Blanc de blanc, Chardonnay – 150 Champagne, France Notes of daisies, honeysuckle and orange blossom, lemon curd and apple. Mineral and bright Champagne

CHAMPAGNE Joseph Perrier “Esprit de Victoria” 2010, Blanc de blanc, Chardonnay – 250 Champagne, France Mineral and pure champagne with a touch of vanilla. Creamy and rich finish. Hint of citrus. Vintage 2010 unique and rare

CHAMPAGNE Joseph Perrier 2014 “Cuvee Josephine,” Chardonnay, Pinot Noir – 425 Champagne, France Lively bouquet of prunes, grapes and flowers

Baron de Seillac, Ugni blanc, Colombard -🍷18 / 44 Provence, France Citrus fruit, peaches, white flowers

Ribeauville Ribo, Muscat d’Alsace (Non-Alcoholic) -🍷12 / 46 Alsace, France Fresh fruits, yellow fruits and muscat