Thursday we emailed about some everyday French wines, but sometimes you need something a bit better for a special evening or just Memorial Day Weekend.  Here’s a few suggestions from our shelves.
 
2015 Henri Bourgeois la Bourgeoise Sancere  $38
This top quality Sancere is produced from old vines on the Bourgeois estate, this is a concentrated, rich wine.  Exotic fruit and citrus aromas; subtle yet powerful. Its persistence and harmony find their origin in the exposition and quality of the terroir.  Delicate nose with aromas of white flesh fruits and citrus, this Sancerre is highlighted by its typicity.
 
2015 Maréchal Bourgogne, Cuvée Gravel   $33
A beautiful Cote de Or Pinot full of lovely rose aromas and raspberry and cherry flavors, smooth tannins and long finish. A great Burgundy value.
 
2016 Les Collegiales Vacqueyras  $22
70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre, 5% Carignan
An earthy Vacqueyras with  aromas of ripe fruit, blackcurrant coulis, strawberry jam, spice, and violets. The wine is quite smooth on the palate, with rich tannin and an attractive licorice flavor.
 
2012 Les Fiefs de Lagrange Saint Julien  $55
61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot
The Second Label of the 3rd Growth Lagrange.  The 2012 is developed and ready to go now.  Good depth of firm Cabernet fruit, good clarity and natural tannins, very good second wine
 
2017 Domaine Belle Crozes Hermitage  $25
Syrah
The 2016 Crozes Hermitage Les Pierrelles comes from sandy, pebbly soils and spent 14 months in 2- to 5-year-old barrels. Saturated purple/ruby-colored, with beautiful notes of blackberries, pepper, ground herbs, and hints of minerality, it hits the palate with a rounded, supple, elegant texture that carries terrific depth and richness. It’s beautiful Crozes that will keep for 7-8 years, probably longer.