Sancerre (100% Sauvignon Blanc), La Grande Côte, François Cotat, 2010, Loire Valley Sancerre.  Its one of those french words that just rolls off the tongue.  Everyone loves to say it. Just like “Chardonnay,” there is no confusion how to pronounce it…and, therefore, all Americans love it.  Even old Uncle Earl can sound sophisticated when he […]

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Bourgueil (100% Cabernet Franc), Les Galichets, C&P Breton, 2007, Loire Valley (12% alc) I found myself sipping on this wine last week and was reminded how hypnotic Cabernet Franc can be.  Fragrant and juicy with crisp acidity, it is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon in other wine regions, but in Bourgueil (pronounced “boor-geye”) it is […]

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