VINS DE BOUTEILLE HALF BOTTLES - 375 ML DOMAINE MICHEL TURGY, BLANC DE BLANCS RESERVE, GRAND CRU BRUT, LE MESNIL SUR OGER 58* Chardonnay - Made of 30 different harvests. Aromas of gardenia, honeysuckle, brioche. Flavors of lemon curd, sea salt, toast. Fine-grained and savory. Tastes extra brut / brut nature. (less sweet) HERBERT BEAUFORT, BRUT GRAND CRU "CARTE D'OR", BOUZY 50* 90% Pinor Noir, 10% Chardonnay - fine & elegant. Rich and ripe orchard fruits, brioche, yeast and spice-laced aromas and flavors. DOMAINE JEAN VESSELLE, OEIL DE PERDRIX, GRAND CRU, BOUZY 64 Pinot Noir - Unique, floral, and super expressive. Medium-bodied yet light on the tongue; elegant, silky and balanced. Red berries, stone fruits, peppery finish. A very food friendly Champagne. 93 pts TRIMBACH, GEWURTZTRAMINER '14 30 Gewurtztraminer - for those looking for a "sweeter" wine the notes of lychee, honeysuckle and cinnamon will satisfy your taste buds. The taste is rich, intense, luscious and well balanced with a dry, spicy finish. 93 pts DOMAINE VACHERON, SANCERRE, LOIRE VALLEY 375 ML '19 44 Sauvignon blanc - Vibrant and full bodied, pure and fresh, with plenty of mineral energy and citrus-inspired flavors. This is classic Sancerre (highly allocated) 93 pts ALBERT GRIVAULT, CLOS DU MURGER, MEURSAULT '17 88* Chardonnay - Beautiful rich citrus fruit with hints of green apple. A well balanced wine that integrates the limestone minerality with the ripe grapes and mild oak. Interesting fact: Albert still uses a horse to plow his fields. REMOISSENET PERE & FILS, BEAUNE-LES TEURONS, 1ER CRU '17 74 Pinot Noir - Some argue this is grand-cru status in substance and stature. Plush tannins give the wine an immediate textural appeal while the freshness of those tannins remains earthy and delicious LAIL, BLUEPRINT, NAPA VALLEY '18 65* 95% Cabernet / 5% Petit Verdot - The medium to full-bodied palate is packed with crunchy black berry flavors, supported by approachable, grainy tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long and fruity. 96 pts WE DOMAINE CHANTE CIGALE, CHÂTEANEUF-DU-PAPE '16 58 65% Grenache/20% Syrah/10% Mourvedre/5% Cinsault - Silky tannins, plenty of cherry fruit and a dusting of ground pepper and allspice on the long finish. 91 pts FULL BOTTLES - 750 ML BUBBLES 0 LEITZ, EINS ZWEI ZERO SPARKLING ROSÉ 44 Pinot Noir - ZERO alcohol. Slightly sweet, berry flavors. From one of the top winemakers in Germany. This refreshing sparkler exudes cool, red fruits and lean minerality. Delicious. 1 DOMAINE DE LA TAILLE AUX LOUPS (JACKIE BLOT), BRUT TRADITION, MONTLOUIS-SUR-LOIRE NV 51 Chenin Blanc - This gem is from Jackie Blot, one of the leading pioneers of the Loire Valley. Certified organic, aged in barrels, no malolactic fermentation. Pure & energetic. DESIRE PETIT, CREMANT DE JURA ROSE, NV 14 / 58 Pinot Noir - Hand harvested with love, this sparkling rose is a perfect wine to start your meal. 12 BELLENOS, BRUT BLANC, SOUTHERN BOURGOGNE NV 48 Southern Burgundy blend - a delicious combination of minerality and roundness. Citrus, white flower and pastry. 4 SCHRAMSBERG, BLANC DE BLANC, NORTH COAST, CA 68 Chardonnay - Medium body, tantalizing acidity and a lingering finish. A beautiful food friendly wine. 92 pts. 8 BILLECART SALMON, BRUT NATURE, CHAMPAGNE 120 30% Pinot Noir / 30% Chardonnay / 40% Pinot Meunier - pure and refined, a delicious wine to sip through your whole meal. 12 BILLECART SALMON, BRUT, SOUS BOIS, CHAMPAGNE 150 Chardonnay / Pinot Noir / Pinot Meunier - A unique cuvee, entirely vinified in oak. Very food friendly, with fine bubbles, and flavors of grilled brioche and toffee. 94 pts 9 LAURENT PERRIER, BRUT ROSÉ RESERVE, MONTAGNE DE REIMS 135 Pinot Noir - The benchmark for sparkling roses around the world. Intense fruit flavors, clean and snappy, the wine opens to freshly picked red berries, cherries, and black currants. 92-96 pts 2 DOMAINE JEAN VESSELLE, OEIL DE PERDRIX ROSE, GRAND CRU, BOUZY 110 Pinot Noir - Unique, floral, and super expressive. Medium-bodied yet light on the tongue; elegant, silky and balanced. Red berries, stone fruits, peppery finish. A very food friendly Champagne. 93 pts DUC DE ROMET, "PRESTIGE" BRUT, VALLÉE DE LA MARNE, CHAMPAGNE, NV 20 / 85 80% Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir - pleasing harmony to the layers of racy acidity and the fine, zesty mousse, offering rich notes of whole-grain toast, baked plum, fleur de sel and crunchy white peach. Some say if you like Veuve Clicquot, you'll LOVE this. 3 MARC HÉBRART CUVÉE DE RÉSERVE, 1ER CRU, VALÉE DE LA MARNE 97 82% Pinot Noir / 18% Chardonnay - Called a wine lovers wine. Bright, with citrusy acidity and a chalky underpinning, this well-balanced Champagne offers an appealing range of Honeycrisp apple, blanched almond and honeysuckle notes. 91 pts. 6 DOMAINE MICHEL TURGY, BLANC DE BLANCS RESERVE, GRAND CRU BRUT, LE MESNIL SUR OGER 96 Chardonnay - From pure chalk soils comes this gem. Aromas of gardenia, honeysuckle, brioche. Flavors of lemon curd, sea salt, toast. Fine-grained and savory. Tastes extra brut / brut nature. (less sweet) 5 DOYARD "CUVÉE VENDÉMIAIRE" 1ER CRU, BRUT, (MOSTLY) VERTUS 115 Chardonnay - An inviting bouquet of orchard fruit, warm bread, oyster shell and pastry cream, it’s medium to full-bodied, pillowy and charming, concluding with a saline finish 7 ALEXANDRA SAINZ, MILLESEIME 2013, BRUT, GRAND CRU, BOUZY '13 125 Pinot Noir / Chardonnay - Owned by a Bouzy native, and now East Bay resident we're honored to carry this amazing wine. 2013 was a challenging year, but one that was worth the wait. Disgorged in 2020, resting on the lees for 7 years. Flavors of perfectly ripened figs mingling with light notes of brioche and honey giving the way to intense cooked fruits and tarte tatin flavor, enhanced by a lovely well balanced finish and a final hint of crisp Bosc pear. BLANC Burgundy(ish) CHANIN, "LOS ALAMOS" SANTA BARBARA '17 16 / 33 / 66 Chardonnay - Small production offering yellow pear, buttered apple, toasted oak and, on the finish, pale-caramel flavors. Allow it to breathe and become even tastier. 93 pts 102 LAGUNA, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, SONOMA COUNTY '16 48 Chardonnay - Well balanced and luxurious citrus, quince and pear with asian spice. Hint of butter with good acidity, long finish. DOMAINE SERVIN "LES PARGUES," CHABLIS '18 15 / 31 / 62 Chardonnay - Grapes from a former a premier cru vineyard (declassified after WW1) the quality is amazing and a great value for a delicious Chablis (no oak used) 106 DOMAINE OLIVER MORIN, BOURGOGNE '17 38 Aligoté - Perfect aperitif, citrus, apple and sea salt. Lively and juicy. Pairs wonderfully with vegetables, fish ...and OYSTERS! 501 DOMAINE ANNE GROS, BOURGOGNE '18 95 Chardonnay - Subtle, harmonious, supple—Burgundy from Domaine Anne Gros is intimately tied with the elegant and poised character of wines from Vosne-Romanée. Her wines are highly allocated, and prized by collectors. 502 DOMAINE PIERRE-YVES COLIN MOREY "LE BLANC" ST. AUBIN '18 140 Chardonnay - Colin Morey is considered one of the top wine makers in Burgundy & many of his wines are featured on the list of French Laundry. Including this one. St Aubin is in between Chassagne and Puligny-Montrachet, and considered a "hidden gem". 509 DOMAINE BALLOT-MILLOT, ‘LES NARVAUX,’ MEURSAULT '16 138 Chardonnay - Narvaux is one of the highest vineyards in Meursault, bordering 1er cru ‘Perrières' Creamy texture, Firm backbone, Marcona Almond 111 DOMINIQUE CORNIN, POUILLY-FUISSE '16 70 Chardonnay - notes of green orchard fruit, mandarin, peach and citrus blossom. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and complex with a glossy, textural attack, a deep, structurally reserved core and a long finish. 112 DOMAINE FRANTZ CHAGNOLEAU "PRELUDE" ST-VERAN '17 64 Chardonnay - Made from grapes grown on 40-50+ year old vines. Pure, mineral expression of Chardonnay delivers crushed stones, hints of chalk, and laser cut precision. 93 pts. Loire Valley/Bordeaux(ish) 20 DOMAINE DES AUBUISIERES, CUVÉE DE SILEX SEC, VOUVRAY '17 44 Chenin Blanc - Winemaker Bernanrd Foquet is considered one of the top chenin producers in France. The wine captures the mineral tones of the unique Vouvray soil while bursting with fruit. Hand harvested & organic. 23 JEAN-JACQUES AUCHÈRE, SANCERRE, BUE-EN-SANCERRE '19 14 / 27 / 54 Sauvignon Blanc - Sustainably farmed and vinified using traditional methods in stainless steel tanks. The nose combines aromas of zesty citrus, juicy pineapple and fresh mango. 25 PASCAL REVERDY, SANCERRE '19 64 Sauvignon Blanc - A single hillside plot of 50 year old vines on chalky Kimmeridgian Marne, this beautiful Sancerre has wonderful mineral notes and a beautiful saline finish. Full bodied & intense. Unfiltered. 29 LOUIS METAIREAU, "BLACK LABEL" MUSCADET-SEVRE-ET MAINE '18 11 / 22 / 44 Melon de Bourgogne - Brisk & super dry. Its acidity, balanced by an attractively modest amount of fruit, is designed to cut through the richness of its classic companion, the oyster. 24 CHATEAU RESPIDE-MEDEVILLE, GRAVES BLANC, BORDEAUX '17 58 50% Semillon / 48% Sauvignon Blanc / 2% Muscadet - From one of the best towns in Graves, this gem is nutty, waxy and fruity with a bit of saline quality. Rich and appealing. Delicious with our French onion soup. 26 QUIVIRA, ALDER GROVE, DRY CREEK VALLEY, SONOMA '18 55 75% Sauvignon Blanc / 25% Semillon - A beautiful California take on a white Bordeaux. The semillon adds a little "waxiness" to the wine. Alsace(ish)/Savoie/Rhone Valley/Southern France 33 CAVE DE RIBEAUVILLE, OSTERBERG, GRAND CRU, ALSACE '16 80 Riesling - A beautiful Grand Cru that is dry and racy, with citrus fruit notes and a flinty minerality. Weighty from the outset, it shows a well-structured and a long lasting finale. DOMAINE VALENTIN ZUSSLIN, BOLLENBURG, ALSACE '16 66 Pinot Gris (Pinot Grigio) - A dry Pinot Gris from 20-year-old vines that undergoes 100% malolactic. Elegant, direct, taught and aromatic, it offers fresh fine fruits with a saline touch.