Desplats, Ferreira, Fevrier
There are simply a handful of winemakers whose every move fascinates—Patrick Desplats is one of those few. Due to a freak late Loire frost in May, 2019, the amount of wine that Patrick made that year was extremely low at just 1300 bottles and 300 magnums worldwide. This was also the first year that he produced wine exclusively using Georgian Qvevri. I managed to secure a tiny (like actually tiny) handful of Patrick’s two Qvevri wines as well as one magnum of Epona 2018, a 25 white varietal blend, and am incredibly pleased to be able to offer them now—read more and browse here.
Also, recently in is a wonderful maceration of Pinot Gris from Jacques Fevrier, called PGM. Located in the western Loire, Jacques is making pretty special wine, especially considering the prices at which they’re sold. PGM 2020 is $23 and is perfect for that wine head friend who swears that they’re over ‘macerated white wine’.
From the south of France, a couple of the more serious (but not too) cru wines are now in stock from one of my favorites, Ivo Ferreira—one half of Les Cigales dans la Fourmilière—located in Southern France in the Languedoc. Jeux des Mains is rich old vine Cinsault that belies the usual easiness of the grape, and Les Vieilles, also from old vines, is delicate yet robust Carignan that feels quintessentially Mediterranean. Both are truly beautiful concoctions that bring one closer in their mind’s eye to southern European sunshine—I highly recommend either for upcoming fall feasts. Browse here.
Lastly, I’m excited to be introducing custom monthly subscriptions. If interested, please send me an email and we can discuss a subscription plan (number of bottles, style) that feels right for you, and then take it from there.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions, and thanks for reading.
Much love,
Brian