Florence Duchêne

Fattoria Selvapiana

Vigneto Bucerchiale Riserva Chianti Rùfina Sangiovese 2013

I have enjoyed many vintages of the excellent single vineyard Reserva (Bucerchiale) from Selvapiana, but the fruity 2018 is one of the more satisfying ones. Perfumed red and black fruit aromatics soar from the stemware. It is Medium >full, balanced and well structured with crisp acidity and light tannins at the satisfying finish. This Sangiovese star from the Rufina appellation East of Florence, always punches well above its price point. If you’re unaware of it, time to check it out. (It continues to identify it as 2013, but please note it is 2018.)
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Bruno Duchêne

Vall Pompo Collioure Grenache Gris 2023

Drank with a farmer in Kenya, his eyes lit up. We are talking smallholder value. Perfect bottle for the moment. — 9 months ago

Canard-Duchêne

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

My first experience with this producer. Popped and poured. A sort of pink salmon color with persistent mousse. Delicate red fruit and lightly toasted bread with strawberry jam on the nose. On the palate, peaches and raspberry. There’s good acid. The finish is dry and long. Great value. No disgorgement data. — 4 years ago

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A very nice wine, regular brut is a must buy/try also, great value.

Canard-Duchêne

Millésimé Brut Champagne Blend 2015

DCH
9.3

A treat of a vintage bottling and a bit of a steal at $60. More focused than NV bottlings I’m more accustomed to. Less busy, more naturally balanced letting a bit of complexity shine through. Nothing life changing, but you can spend a lot more on less impressive Champagne. From the bottle shop at Bern’s. — 2 months ago

Pian delle Querci

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2019

A fantastic bottle of Brunello we had in Florence. Deep red and full bodied. Great depths of flavor, cherry, vanilla, tobacco, and lightly floral. — 6 months ago

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Banfi

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2015

Enjoyed this one at small restaurant near Ponte Vecchio Bridge in Florence. — 3 years ago

Canard-Duchêne

Brut Champagne Blend

Popped and poured from magnum; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The Brut NV pours a deep straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart apple, lemon curd, some white flowers, brioche and limestone minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. An easy, breezy Champer that’s an easy quaffer. Drink now. — 5 months ago

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Canard-Duchêne

Charles VII Smooth Rosé Champagne Blend

Yes to a previous comment of strawberries and cream. Clean and just the right kind of dry. Pleasure to drink. — 4 years ago