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Support Women Winemakers with These Exceptional French Wines
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items This month, I’m highlighting just a few of my favorite French wines made by women or in domaines where women are proprietors and cheffes d’exploitation. This list is certainly not exhaustive, and it’s one that I hope to update in consequent series an...
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Sparkling Wine
White Wine
One of my go-to Muscadets! This is a fabulous sipper and pairs with everything from oysters to salads! Beautiful property helmed by a dynamic proprietor, Amélie.
Château de la Ragotière - Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine Sur Lie
Outside of Champagne, a French domaine known around the world as one expertly run by women (and for decades nonetheless!) is Domaine Weinbach in the heart of Alsace. Women have been in charge since 1979!The cuvées from Clos des Capucins are among my ...
Domaine Weinbach Clos des Capucins Pinot Gris 2022
Château Climens is a first-growth producer in Barsac. It wasn’t until the first woman took over in 1992 that the château converted to biodynamics, becoming the first in Bordeaux to do so of the first-growth houses. But her Asphodèle experiments in a ...
Château Climens 'Asphodele' Blanc Sec Bordeaux
This organic, biodynamic wine has quickly become a favorite in our home. With a fragrant, fruit-forward nose of green apple, lemon, and mineral notes, it’s also got a beautiful, silky mouth feel. For $25, this is a sustainable wine that can’t be beat...
Dirler-Cadé Riesling Belzbrunnen
This stunning wine from trailblazing winemaker Catherine Le Gœuil is refreshing and light, yet also has a serious complexity to it that will make you want to return sip after sip.
2018 Catherine Le Goeuil Cotes Du Rhone Blanc
If you haven't tried Chenin Blanc from the Loire yet, what are you waiting for? This groundbreaking domaine is one of the best in the region and is known for its dynamic winemaking duo and organic and biodynamic commitment.
La Grange Tiphaine Clef De Sol Blanc
Red Wine
Valençay is a little known appellation from the Loire Valley (it shares its name with a town and a delicious ash-ripened goat cheese that pairs fantastically with the wine!), but its simple, fantastic red wines make it perfect for just about any meal...
Mary Taylor - Sophie Siadou Valençay
I am unapologetic at how much I love the wines from Prunelle de Navacelle. I love how fruit interplays with herbaceous notes in this wine. The first time I tasted it, it was plum and strawberry – this time, I immediately tasted some beautiful herbes ...
Prunelle De Navacelle Régnié 2020
Adèle Matrot's wines are magic, and the little appellation of Monthélie is probably my all time favorite in their portfolio (well, perhaps excepting the grands crus!). If you’re looking for exceptional Bourgogne Pinot Noir without spending a pretty p...
Domaine Matrot Monthelie
What a beauty. The balance is impeccable. You can feel Mee's commitment to perfection in every sip. The first word that comes to mind? Elegance. You’ll first get notes of blackberry and a bit of kirsch, but on the palate it evolves to show earthy and...
Mee Godard Morgon 'Corcelette'
Visiting Anne-Sophie’s vineyards was one of the highlights of my visit to Beaujolais, so it should come as no surprise that her wine made it to the top of my recommended list. All of her cuvées are exceptional but this one was my personal favorite. L...
Anne Sophie Dubois, 'Les Labourons' Fleurie
Rosé Wine
A great rosé for year-round sipping, this one is super food-friendly as well. Mathilde Chapoutier is the daughter of one of France's most well-known winemakers and she's making a name for herself too!
Mathilde Chapoutier Côtes de Provence Rosé
Sparkling Wine
I’m tough on sparkling wines – and picky even with Champagne – but this one is currently my favorite non-Champagne French sparkling. It is elegant, with fine bubbles and a clean, precise mouthfeel. And for $22 it is an absolute steal!
Victorine de Chastenay NV Brut (Crémant de Bourgogne)
My husband and I loved this Champagne for its silken effervescence, drinkability, and ability to pair with just about everything on the table.
Champagne Henriot Brut Souverin
An absolutely fabulous and delicate Champagne from a female-owned and founded domaine.
Marie Copinet Blanc de Blanc Brut Nature