New from Jeffrey Alpert Selections!
Please welcome our newest office gal, Tracy! Since her arrival at The Wine Brothers she proudly 'overseas' operations in the office. Previously she was working exclusively with mermaid wine. Pictured are two brand new additions to our portfolio! If you ever stop in, please say hello to Tracy!
La Folle Berthe
Loire Valley, France
David Foubert, formerly a Paris journalist, moved to Saumur to study winemaking under Aymeric and Melanie, of Domaine Mélaric. He farms a mix of parcels leased from the recently retired Philippe Gourdon. The vineyards have been farmed biodynamically since 1998. The local Tuffeau (fossil-rich limestone) characterises the wines with a clay topsoil and Tuffeau underneath. In total he has 4 hectares of which he practices organic with some biodynamic principles.
2018 La Folle Berthe Amandiers
100% Chenin Blanc
The name La Folle Berthe (meaning crazy bear in french) comes from a pun on David’s last name...Foubert.
Notes of stone fruit and spice, with a good deal of texture. Made with no sulphite additions.
Château de Grand Pré
Beaujolais, France
Romain Zordain took over half of the family vineyards in 2012, the other half going to his talented cousin Yann Bertrand. Now certified organic since full conversion in 2009, Romain and his parents farm 8 hectares of old vines in Fleurie and Morgon. There is new life in Fleurie and Romain is squarely at the front of the pack, making fabulous, juice-driven wines that are a joy to drink and age exceptionally. Romain works with natural yeasts and is a master of the new-school of long, cool carbonic macerations favoured by Chauvet, Foillard and Lapierre amongst others.
2022 Château de Grand Pré Beaujolais Blanc
100% Chardonnay
The Chardonnay for this cuvée comes from Romain's friends vineyard in Blacé.
Refined, slightly “fat” and creamy white Beaujolais, with buttery notes alongside a slight almond touch. Rounded mouthfeel and silky finish with notes of ripe pear, lemon meringue, stone and quince.
Organic and biodynamic!