Aromatics: Vibrant juicy red apple notes with yeasty character. Palate: Textural and delicious on the palate, with a lovely mousse and great intensity. This is a truly beautiful methode tradionnelle. Generosity and body from the Pinot Gris, driven and energetic sparkling perfect at the table. About the wine: Work of the soil by ploughing to encourage deep roots for a better terroir expression. The vines that make this wine are in average 40 years old. Hand-picked, prise de mousse with natural sugar from the grapes. Disgorged to order from at least 30 months on lattes. No dosage.

Limited. This year’s Côtes du Jura blend is drawn from Arbois and Château-Chalon. The parcel in Arbois—En Chemenot, from which the pair also make a single-vineyard Savagnin—is organically farmed, with Croix and Courbet involved in the harvesting decisions. In Château-Chalon, Sur Lya is exposed to the west on shallow clay-silt topsoil with limestone scree over a deeper layer of Liassic grey marl. Regarding the winemaking, every bunch is harvested by hand, and the grapes go through a three-hour press cycle with whole clusters lightly crushed. All ferments are natural; the Sur Lya parcel ferments and matures in tank, while the Arbois fruit goes into used oak. Every care is taken to keep sulphur additions in the range of 20-30 ppm (none is added during maturation, and there was only a slight adjustment at bottling). More lifted than the 2020 and more layered than the 2021, it’s savoury and wonderfully lucid—a Savagnin of striking depth and character. Humming with energy and drive, the palate is loaded with rocky, compact texture flecked by citrus, yellow flower and crushed stone, sculpted by powdery grip and a zesty, incisive beam of freshness. Hard to find the words to do the wine justice; it’s just a beautiful, engagingly complex white that keeps you on the edge of the seat.

The Domaine aux Moines Vin de France Le Berceau des Fées 2023 from the Loire Valley in France is a truly enchanting wine. From the highly esteemed Domaine aux Moines, this vintage of 2023 showcases the exceptional quality of their winemaking. On the nose, delicate aromas of ripe red berries, cherries, and a hint of spice tantalize the senses. The vibrant ruby color of the wine is a feast for the eyes, while on the palate, the flavors of juicy strawberries, plums and a touch of earthiness dance harmoniously. The tannins are smooth and well-integrated, providing a velvety texture, and the finish is long and lingering, leaving a trail of subtle vanilla and oak. This wine is a true representation of the renowned terroir of the Loire Valley and is sure to delight any wine lover. Savor it now or let it continue to evolve for years to come.