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Domaine le Sang des Cailloux: Cuvée Azalaïs

Another delightful example of what's possible from the Rhône's offbeat appellations Originally published on my Substack September 3, 2020 Before the advent of such barbaric fads as “California varietals”, discerning American’s bought wine by the importer. Most of us still should. Find yourself a terrific

Clos Sainte Magdeleine: Cassis Blanc

And yet Provence is known for its pink wine? Originally published on my Substack September 28, 2020 Ask a semi-literate wine drinker what they think of when you say “Provençal wine” (I strongly recommend you don’t actually do this) and you will get one of two responses. 1. “I

Domaine Tempier: Bandol Rosé

It turns out my tastes are simple, I am easily satisfied with the best Originally published on my Substack November 17, 2020 My French family have a house in a place called Châtelaillon-Plage. It’s an unsullied stretch of beach along the Atlantic coast just south of La Rochelle where