This transition into fall is a special season for drinking wine. I feel like we dine and drink a bit more slowly and presently during these months. The smells of slow cooker and sheet pan roast dishes circulate and there’s magic in opening a bottle to sip pre, intra, and post dinner. You experience the evolution of what’s inside the bottle, piecing together the essence of its place and steward. With our excitement for the fall’s commencement, it’s a pleasure to share wines from the iconic Clos du Tue-Boeuf estate. Ethereal juices that serve as reference points for our team – pristinely mineral whites with charming texture and subtle reds that balance refinement and countryside soul so wonderfully.
The Puzelat’s family roots in the Loire-et–Cher department date back to the 1400s. Nowadays, the estate is led by Thierry Puzelat – a thoughtful vigneron with an immeasurable influence in sparking the Loire natural wine movement in the 90s – and his daughter, Zoe. What I find incredibly inspiring about the family’s story is the persistence and steadfast commitment to organic and natural approaches despite constant rejection from local appellation authorities. Belief in their terroirs and the magical potions they could yield was never in question, but the family remained rooted in how to manifest this on their own terms. For 30+ years, they’ve been champions of organic viticulture and intuitive stewardship in the cellar. True OGs that have touched many around the world – it’s a joy experiencing the Puzelat's story as it continues to evolve.
You’ll notice the wines vibrate and have pulse, yet finish as swift liquids that are primed for the prolonged dinners this season brings. Iconic bistro wines with the depth to accompany a wide range of dishes and remarkable finesse that make them just so yummy on their own. We’ll taste the following and hope you’ll find something to accompany the relaxed autumnal evenings to come: ‘Le Petit Buisson’ (Sauvignon Blanc), ‘Pineau d’Aunis’, & ‘La Guerrerie’ (Cot & Gamay). Nos vemos.
Pop by between 4-6pm on Tuesday 9/9 - $10 to taste and free to Wine Club members.